Invictus International School is seeking an energetic Teacher who is responsible to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the school's Principal. The school envisioned to be the leading educational institution where each and every learner is developed holistically and given opportunities to flourish successfully.
Purpose of the role
- Working with the Line Manager in maintaining high academic standards within their subject area
- To ensure that students are supported in their learning journey through Primary School and set the highest aspirations for their students achievement and development, both in the classroom and through creating / highlighting opportunities outside the classroom
- Model and promote best practices in the teaching and learning in the subject
- Monitor and evaluate all aspects of the work of the subject and to respond appropriately to emergent issues ensuring that students are supported in their learning journey
- Provide duty of care and holistic pastoral support and engage as appropriate with parents / home to support student's journey at school
- Model and promote the school's Code of Conduct, and Behaviour, Rewards, and Sanctions policy
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall Responsibilities
- Develop and provide appropriate learning and curriculum programmes and methods of instruction that meet the needs of all students in the school
- Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress
- Actively support the mission, values and vision, culture and policies of the school
- Inspire and motivate students, teachers and other school employees
- Comply with the professional duties of the Invictus Staff Handbook and additional policies & procedures
- Contribute to a school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional
- Engage positively in the school appraisal process and performance management arrangements
- Take a fair and appropriate share of additional duties.
- Maintain a teaching load appropriate to the position, and as directed by the Head of Primary.
- Support and attend all major school events.
- Are fully committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Be an outstanding role model, setting high personal expectations of physical education, curriculum planning, professionalism, professional development and administration
- Enable students from Year 1 to Year 6 to develop a positive attitude to learning in aspects of PE
- Possess a functional familiarity with the relationship between the Cambridge Primary Curriculum guidelines and Invictus SOWs, lesson plans and evaluation for the particular year groups/subjects taught
- Plan teaching and learning in collaboration with the Head of Primary, with reference to existing curriculum and Cambridge Primary outcomes
- Keep up to date with curriculum developments through reading and CPD opportunities, attending CPD organised by school and proactively looking to further develop as a teacher
- Plan, prepare and document lessons
- Adopt differentiated strategies for teaching and learning in order to address the varying intellectual, linguistic, physical, social and emotional needs of the students
- Manage curriculum development and associated resources in a manner that challenges and interests students and is appropriate to their needs and skill-levels
- Take responsibility for curriculum delivery and associated resources in a manner consistent with school and departmental policies and procedures
- Maintain an ongoing assessment of and for learning (alongside formal school assessments / examinations) related to associated learning objectives
- Maintain legible, verifiable, accurate, comprehensive, defendable and fair records of formative and summative assessment results, with reference to the PE curriculum and success criteria
- Write reports on student performance for internal and external use as required.
- Promote student independence, leadership and voice within the curriculum
Resource Management
- Ensure that PE Department resources are organised and managed to provide an efficient, effective and safe learning environment
- Monitor, evaluate and review the available teaching and learning resources and communicate suggested improvements or changes to the Head of Primary
- Look for and recommend resources that may be available beyond the school that support teaching and learning or provide professional development opportunities
Close Personal Tutoring (CPT)
Tutors are best placed to ensure that students receive an excellent standard of care, guidance and support during their time at HBJ. In conjunction with the practices and responsibilities laid out in the academic professional staff handbook, it is the tutor's responsibility to be approachable, engaged and informed with regards to their tutees. Tutors should be the first point of contact for both their tutees and parents and, as such, will facilitate the support or guidance for the tutees using up-to-date tracking and monitoring data. CPT will include:
- Any, and all, discussion regarding the academic and personal development of students at Invictus involving members of staff, students and parents
- Discussions or intervention with students between teachers or Leadership
- Formal reviews between teachers or the Leadership of each student's personal academic profile with the aim of supporting academic achievement
- Correspondence from teachers or the leadership to parents discussing each student's personal academic / pastoral profiles
- Regular correspondence with parents as the initial school POC
Welfare and Discipline
- Monitor the work of students, providing guidance, advice and admonishment
- Write and maintain relevant records for individual student files and write reports
- Lead Pastoral Interventions as required
- Communicate and consult with parents
- Participate in, and document, meetings for any of the purposes above
- Participate in the maintaining of high standards of behaviour and uniform of students in the classroom and in all school locations and activities
- Follow Invictus policies with regard to the health and safety of students both on and off the school premises when students are under the school's jurisdiction
- Take a pastoral interest in students in curriculum and additonal activities around the school environment so that they feel noticed, valued and cared for
- Carry out supervision duties as required to ensure student safety and well-being
Communication
- Effectively align the subject to the school mission, vision and values
- Promote an ethos of teaching in the subject matching Invictus expectations and aligned to the teaching standards document
- Support the Cover Supervisor with arrangements for classes when staff are absent
- Analyse, evaluate and respond to student performance and contextual data in the subject
- Lead and contribute to Department and/or Level meetings effectively
- Ensure effective communication/consultation with parents and carers including information about supporting their child at home
- Communicate subject-specific information (where appropriate) across the school e.g. calendared events
Collegiality
- Attend meetings designed to share information necessary for the smooth running of the school and the successful delivery of its programmes.
- Take responsibility for mentoring new teachers, particularly those with whom a functional relationship exists.
- Supervise students during non-period time as determined by the duty rota.
- Supervise classes on behalf of colleagues as determined by the cover schedule.
- Behave at all times in a manner befitting a role model for the students of the school and in a manner that brings only respect to colleagues and the reputation of Invictus.
Other Responsibilities
Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Principal or members of the Senior Leadership Team deem necessary for the effective operation of the school
Personal Specifications
Education, training and qualifications
- Appropriate degree, with PGDE, UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification giving QTS
- Working knowledge of the Cambridge Primary PE Curriculum or equivalent curriculum, as appropriate
- Fluency in English and Mandarin
- Sports and/or Coaching credentials will be an advantage
- Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development
Knowledge and experience
- Minimum three years teaching or relevant experience
- Be aware and up to date in all relevant safeguarding polices and practice
- Knowledge and experience of how to use of ICT effectively in promoting student learning
- Recent and consistent involvement in pastoral activities
Personal qualities
- Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
- Passionate about teaching and a strong commitment to holistic education
- The ability to inspire students through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to lead them towards outstanding academic outcomes
- A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
- Highly motivated, ambitious and collaborative
- Demonstrate empathy, humility and genuinely care about children, taking the time to listen and motivate them
Others
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check (for applicants who have never worked in UK) and no question regarding suitability to work with children
Safeguarding
Invictus International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in its care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks and successful references.
