lower Secondary English Teacher

Job Purpose:
Teach English Language in middle school. Work across academic teams, admin teams, and regional office to improve teaching ability and expertise in Secondary English.

Key Responsibilities:

Engagement & Interaction:

Promote school mission and philosophy

Establish a safe, purposeful learning environment

Promote student progress and wellbeing

Motivate students to be ambitious

Supervise curricular and extra-curricular activities

Participate in extra-curricular duties

Learning & Teaching:

Be an outstanding teacher, learner, motivator, and communicator

Inspire passionate, curious, excited learners

Set high standards for self and students

Develop effective learning approaches

Monitor, evaluate, and develop teaching

Help students become independent, life-long learners

Use resources effectively to improve learning and achievement

Planning & Preparation:

Plan effective teaching programmes

Identify and support individual learning needs

Use technology in daily teaching

Organise the classroom learning environment

Inspire mixed-culture and mixed-ability classes

Manage a diverse and demanding workload

Knowledge & Understanding:

Detailed knowledge of English Language

Experience with international curriculum (IGCSE, A-level or similar)

Knowledge of curriculum and assessment development

Planning & Setting Expectations:

Identify clear teaching objectives and lesson structures

Set demanding expectations and clear targets

Provide for students with special educational needs

Implement IEPs where applicable

Liaise with English and language learning teams

Assist with online resources, administration, and interdisciplinary course development

Teaching & Managing Student Learning:

Teach whole classes, groups, and individuals effectively

Use inquiry-based learning methods

Set high expectations for behaviour

Promote positive behaviour, self-esteem, and independent working

Assessment & Evaluation:

Use assessment for and of learning

Mark, record, and monitor student work with constructive feedback

Understand international standards and alignment

Relations with Parents & Wider Community:

Prepare high-quality reports for parents

Relate learning to real-world contexts

Build effective relationships beyond the school

Managing Own Performance & Development:

Take responsibility for professional growth

Keep up to date with pedagogy and course developments

Follow school policies and guidelines

Set a good example and evaluate own teaching critically

Managing Staff & Other Adults:

Establish effective working relationships with colleagues

Managing Resources:

Select and use books, IT, and other learning resources effectively

Assist in maintaining learning resources and materials inventory

Other Requirements:

Hold current Enhanced CRB Disclosure or equivalent

Comply with visa requirements

Commitment to safeguarding and child protection

Personal Specifications:

Bachelor's Degree and teaching qualification

Minimum 5 years teaching experience

Native English speaker

International teaching experience

Experience in a bilingual language learning environment