Grade 4 Primary Teacher

Description

ISP Cover Teacher Role Profile
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All
shortlisted candidates and post holders are subject to appropriate
International Criminal and Child Protection Background Checks or equivalent,
covering the previous ‎10 years of employment history. ISP recruit teachers
in several ways including direct application to the school and through
international teacher recruitment agencies and organizations.

The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of
international schools which believes in amazing learning and is committed to
getting better all the time.

GROWING LEARNING, GROWING SCHOOLS embodies our journey and is what binds us
together. We are developing schools for ‎2-‎18 year olds with learning at the
heart of each school and helping our children and students learn to levels
that amaze them. At the same time, we are listening to our parents and
students to broaden the appeal of our schools, with the aim of each one
becoming the school of choice in its local area over time. We believe that
successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything
they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that are able to forge
successful careers and lives in a rapidly changing world.

We are a truly international group working in different cultures and speaking
different languages. We work across countries and cultures, too, by working
with each other and with other schools and communities. Our schools are
located in the UK, the USA, Canada, Spain, Chile, Costa Rica, the United Arab
Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia and Mexico. We are constantly enhancing our existing
group of schools with new ones including those we develop ourselves, and new
schools that want to join our partnership.

We put learners and learning first. Learning is affected by both internal
factors (such as emotions, motivation and general health and wellbeing) and
external factors (such as environment, curriculum and relationships). The
external factor that has the most significant impact on our students '
learning is the teacher.

At ISP, everyone is a learner. So as one of our teachers, you are also a
learner. Together, we will embark on an ongoing process of exploring,
expanding and evolving your practice in ways that directly impact and improve
student learning.

Learner (ISP definition)
Everyone at ISP is a learner. The ISP learner recognizes that their
mindset, experiences, and actions drive their learning outcomes. With this
awareness, they exercise voice, choice, and ownership over their process of
learning - leading their learning and the learning of others.

ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at
the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Well-being and
safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are
consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and
following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace
similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most
important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and
procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage
with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Teacher Role Profile

‎1. Atmosphere. You enable students to learn in a safe, open, caring,
collaborative and inclusive atmosphere. Your students feel confident to have
open and honest conversations about their learning and how they can get
better. You create a positive atmosphere by building relationships, behaviors,
and inclusive learning experiences that support a good struggle for all your
learners. You engage in professional and respectful dialogue with colleagues
and the wider school and ISP communities about learning and teaching, with a
shared commitment to getting better.

‎2. Shared Ideas. You know and model your school's values and contribute
to its mission and vision through your daily actions. Through all aspects of
learning and teaching, you create a strong sense of shared behaviors and
purpose for learners and their learning.

‎3. A Focus on Learners and Learning. You put learners and their learning
first. Your understanding of the difference between learning and the factors
that affect learning enables you to plan and support a good struggle for all
your students to get better. You are committed to your personal and
professional learning and development, engaging in a series of learning visits
and inquiries with colleagues and leaders to support your ongoing self-
evaluation. You are an active and valued member of dynamic learning
communities,

‎4. Learning and Teaching. You put learners and their learning first in
your design and facilitation of learning outcomes, content and experiences,
which are underpinned by positive and supportive relationships. You understand
the types and phases of learning and apply your knowledge, skills and
understanding of these to effectively facilitate learning, teaching, and
assessing to meet the personalized needs of each student. You empower students
to lead their own learning, supporting them to monitor, assess and adjust
their learning in response to feedback. You continuously inquire into the
process of learning, making evidence-informed decisions and taking action to
further improve learning and teaching.

‎5. Evidence of Learning. You gather, document and analyses evidence of
learning from various sources and use this to identify targets and action
steps for improving learning. You support students in knowing the different
ways their learning can be evidenced and how to use feedback and learning
advice to get better. Evidence enables you to make secure judgments about your
students' learning in line with their personal learning goals, age and stage
appropriate expectations, and local, national and international benchmarking.
You document and share evidence of learning to answer the questions: "What are
my students learning?" and "How do I know?".

‎6. Leadership for Learning. You see yourself as a leader for learning and
demonstrate the same vision, values and commitment as school leaders to
support students to continuously learn and get better. You take responsibility
for where students are now with their learning and the targets and action
steps needed to improve. You support students to become leaders of their own
learning by helping them develop their voice, choice and ownership of their
learning process.

‎7. Learning Spaces. You create and use spaces to support and demonstrate
the school's shared ideas about learners and learning and the ways in which
students are getting better. You ensure learning spaces (physical and digital)
are safe, collaborative, accessible and inclusive, and enable students to play
an active role in their development.

‎8. In Partnership with Parents and Carers. You work in partnership with
parents and carers, communicating with them regularly about their child's
learning, inviting their feedback and using this feedback to improve learning.
You help parents and carers understand the school's shared ideas about
learners and learning in ways that help them to engage confidently when
talking about what their child is getting better at, what their next steps
are, and how they will be supported at home. You ensure that the individual
needs of parents and carers are understood and that they feel informed and
involved as valued members of the school's learning community.

‎9. Improvement Planning. You are committed to learning and getting better
and ensure this improvement happens strategically and effectively. You are
active and accountable for your contribution in setting your own professional
goals, targets and action steps that focus on improving learning and gathering
evidence to demonstrate these. You contribute to department and school
learning improvement planning where possible and view the school's learning
improvement plan as the central focus for getting better together.

Job Role:

The purpose of the role of Cover Class Teacher is to share the responsibility
for planning, teaching and assessments of the subjects assigned that guides
and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. They
must take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy and
articulacy as well as set high expectations and standards which inspire,
motivate and challenge pupils

Department : Early Years, Primary
Reports To (title): Head of FS/Head of Primary

Communication & Working Relationships
Internal Staff / Students
External Parents

Main Responsibilities:
The class teacher will plan the teaching to achieve progression of learning
through identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be
taught through:
* Setting tasks that challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest
* Setting clear targets, building on prior progress and attainment
* Identifying SEN/EAL pupils
* Providing clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
* Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
* Maintaining high standards of work and homework
* Using a variety of teaching methods to match approach to content, structure information and present information
* Use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions
* Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other sources
* Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
* Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
* Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively
* Involved in developing, implementing and monitoring subject policy and to assist in the production of such documentation when required
* Ensures that the children's work is marked, displayed and presented to a high standard in the classroom and throughout the school and are changed regularly
* Consistently and diligently apply and uphold the rules of the school in order to maintain discipline, dress code and to ensure the happiness, safety and well-being of all pupils and community
* Maintains, with the rest of the staff, high standards of conduct both in and out of the classroom, acting in a way that is honest, justifiable and in the best interests of the pupils
* Maintains smart and professional standards of appearance with particular attention to, and awareness of, cultural sensitivities
* Supports the School Improvement Plan in relation to the curriculum and the continuing improvement of student achievement
Monitoring, Assessing, Recording , and Reporting
* Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of personal teaching to maintain high standards and ensure student progression
* Evaluates own teaching critically to improve the effectiveness
* Participates in classroom observation of colleagues (peer observations) when required and participates in observations by peers
* Submits books, records or planning as required for monitoring by colleagues or SMT
* Marks and monitors pupils' work and regularly set targets for progress
* Assesses and records pupils' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitors strengths and weaknesses
* Plans and recognizes the level at which the pupil is achieving
* Undertakes assessment of students as requested through departmental and school procedures
* Prepares and presents informative reports to parents
* Regularly assesses the pupils ' work by means of formal and informal termly, half-termly assessment, and end of units as directed by SLT
* Communicates with the school SENCO and Head of Key Stage regarding any pupil whose progress or behaviour gives cause for concern
* Keeps records and ensures that they are available for sharing with colleagues and/or inspection by members of the SLT, ISP, and ADEK Inspection team
* Assists with the resourcing of the subjects taught, as directed by the Head of Key Stage/department
Curriculum Development
* Within a team, develops plans that identify clear targets and success criteria for the development and maintenance of the school 's curriculum
* Contributes to the whole school's planning activities
Directed Time
* Ensures attendance in school between stipulated hours and to attend all meetings/functions deemed to be directed time, including two extracurricular activities and one planning session every week
Punctuality
* Set high standards with regard to punctuality and to encourage the same from the pupils and colleagues
* Enters student attendance in the system and notifies the Parent Relations Executive if there are any absences or late comers
Health and Safety
* Emphasizes the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others and respect for Reach British School 's property and equipment.
* Perform all playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard Reach students.
* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
* Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
* Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed
* Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school

Communication with Parents
* Communicates with parents on a regular, informal basis and deals with day to day queries
* Attends Parents' Evenings as required and provides accurate, honest information regarding the progress of individuals at these meetings
* Reports to the parents in the form of written reports twice yearly or when required by the SLT
Staff Development, ECA & Cover
* Attends and participates fully, in Staff Development, staff meetings, and briefings asset
* Provides cover for absent colleagues as and when necessary
Contributes to the extra-curricular activity program to enrich the school
experience for the pupils as reasonably directed by the SLT and ECA
Coordinator

Minimum Educational Qualifications Required for the Role
Bachelor 's in Education
PG Diploma
QTS

Minimum Years of Experience Required
‎2 years full time teaching experience

Language Skills
English is mandatory

Special Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
* In-depth knowledge and understanding of School curriculum (English National Curriculum - Primary) and associated assessment methods
* Up to date curriculum developments
* Application of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g., classroom organization and learning strategies)
* Proven leadership and management skills
* Experienced curriculum and team leader
* Strong planning and time management ability
* Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and patience
Skills
* The ability to develop good personal relationships within a team
* An effective and experienced communicator (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences
* High level of IT competency
Personal Attributes
* Passionate about delivering quality education
* Able to command the respect of pupils, colleagues, and parents
* Organized with proven ability to meet deadlines
* Driven by wanting to improve quality and develop the school
* Reliable with an attention to detail and a commitment to quality
* Critical thinker
* Able to command respect of pupils, colleagues and parents
* Driven by wanting to improve quality and develop the school
* Reliable with an attention to detail and a commitment to quality
* Safeguarding and welfare of children

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and
responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be
identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request
from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in
this job description. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and
provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers

Reach British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. All shortlisted candidates and post holders are subject to
appropriate International Criminal and Child Protection Background Checks or
equivalent, covering the previous ‎10 years of employment history. Reach
British School recruit teachers in several ways including direct application
to the school and through international teacher recruitment agencies and
organizations.