Teacher - Sen

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons in accordance with the school curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment that supports the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Use a variety of teaching methods and resources to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Assess, record, and report on the progress, development, and attainment of students regularly.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents or guardians.
• Develop and maintain classroom routines that promote respect, responsibility, and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and school leadership to enhance the educational experience for all students.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, parent-teacher conferences, and school events.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers to support student learning and well-being.
• Uphold school policies and maintain high standards of teaching, learning, and professionalism.
• Identify and respond to the individual needs of students, including those with special educational needs or learning difficulties.
• Integrate technology and digital tools to enhance learning and engagement.
  
  

Skills

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Strong knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to create a supportive, inclusive, and positive classroom environment
• Effective classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in using educational technology and digital teaching tools
• Ability to assess student progress and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work as part of a team
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field
• Teaching certification or licensure valid for the specific state, region, or country
• Additional qualifications or training in special education, literacy, or curriculum development (desirable)
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience teaching elementary-aged children (typically 1-3 years or more)
• Experience working with children of diverse backgrounds and learning abilities
• Familiarity with the curriculum and educational standards relevant to the school
• Experience in lesson planning, assessment, and classroom management
• Participation in professional development and ongoing teacher training
  
  

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. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety 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.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

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

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.