English and ELA Teacher

Responsibilities

Teaching

• Develop, deliver, and assess English teaching in the IB Middle Years Programme and/or Cambridge IGCSE Programme (as required, according to student needs and teacher allocations).
• Develop, deliver, and assess English Language Acquisition programmes for students in the Middle and High School (as required, according to student needs and teacher allocations).
• Align classroom learning and teaching to programme requirements, as appropriate.
• Create an engaging classroom environment that motivates students to learn and ensure all student expectations are high.
• Provide a positive learning environment for each student and inspire students to expand their understanding and enjoyment of the subjects taught.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of each student to be socially and academically successful, having regard to the abilities and aptitudes of individuals.
• Enhance lessons through incorporating technology into the teaching program and be creative in working with limited resources.
• Use a wide range of assessment methods to ensure student knowledge and understanding are appropriately recorded.
• Provide individual tutoring for students who need support to progress in their course.
• Be an exemplary teacher, clearly demonstrating effective planning, teaching and organization, and high standards of achievement and behaviour in lessons.
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure a consistent approach to learning and achievement of standards for each group.
• Work with Programme Coordinators to produce relevant planning documents and attend relevant programme meetings.
• Plan, keep and report appropriate records to school management and parents.

Other Responsibilities

• Supervise Extended Essay Students for the IB Diploma, and/or Community Service projects for High School and Middle School students (as required, according to student needs and teacher allocations).
• Organize and lead extra-curricular activities and student engagement in issues related to English and sports teams, to promote positive interactions among students of all ages and develop their academic, creative, and sporting potential.
• Organize and lead relevant educational visits for Middle and High school students.

General

• Maintain knowledge of current educational theory and practice and undertake professional training in liaison with the Head of Department and Programme Coordinators.
• Act in accordance with the budgets, policies, procedures, directions and decisions of the school management
• Act as ambassador for the school and act in a manner that upholds the values and ethos of the school at all times
• Maintain high quality standards in all areas of the school
• Any other activities as agreed with management to contribute to overall development of the school.

Reporting

• Report to the Head of English Department
• Work closely with the Programme Coordinators for MYP and IGCSE, as appropriate, and the ELA Coordinator for ELA teaching.

Timing & Duration

The position is available starting 16 August 2021. This is a full-time long-term position with an initial contract
of two or three years (subject to 3 months’ probation) which will be renewable by mutual consent.