Teaching and Learning
1. Teach the full range of assigned courses in English such as Academic English, English Literature, speaking, etc., demonstrating good understanding of international exams related English curriculum.
2. Plan and deliver creative, engaging, and well-structured lessons and units of work, developing syllabi, course overviews, and teaching materials that align with the relevant curriculum requirements (CIE, College Board) and the school's curriculum framework.
3. Set consistently high expectations for all students, creating a supportive and safe learning environment and a classroom culture of respect where learning is facilitated through questioning and discussion.
4. Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of learners of all abilities, including students acquiring English as a second language, providing intervention, support, and challenge where required.
5. Assign appropriate homework and mark it timely; design, administer, and mark formative and summative assessments, including mock examinations, in line with external examination standards.
6. Assess and monitor students' progress, analyse student performance data to guide instruction and interventions, and provide timely, constructive feedback with clear targets so that all learners can improve.
7. Prepare students systematically for external examinations (IGCSE, AL, AP), including examination techniques, timed writing practice, and structured revision.
8. Provide extra help to students who need additional support, including one-to-one or small-group tutoring as scheduled.
9. Guide students in preparing for university application, for example, personal statements, application materials, university essay writing course, etc. and provide reference letters and university application guidance as requested.
10. Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and assessment outcomes; prepare students' periodic school reports and write report comments in accordance with the school's reporting calendar.
11. Contribute to curriculum development within the English department, collaborating with colleagues on schemes of work, assessment moderation, and shared resources to ensure consistency across parallel classes.
12. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of your own teaching, maintaining good standards of practice; participate fully in the staff appraisal system, including classroom observation of colleagues and a willingness to be observed.
13. Integrate educational technology effectively to enhance instruction and personalize learning.
14. Keep abreast of developments in pedagogy and subject expertise, and participate in ongoing professional development and training provided by the school.
15. to ensure that an acceptable standard of students’ behavior is clearly stated and consistently maintained
16. to ensure that all students are treated with respect – fairly and equally
Communication and Co-operation
1. to work co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff
2. to share information, ideas and resources with colleagues
3. to develop supportive and productive relationships with parents
4. to maintain accurate and complete records of students’ development
5. to participate in departmental, school-based and parental meetings
6. to share assessment data and ensure that it is appropriately archived
7. to participate in the supervisory duties shared by all members of staff
8. to participate in the co-curricular life of the School
9. to play a full part in the corporate life of the School
10. to support the School’s image and profile in the community
11. Participate when needed in Secondary School events like All Staff Meetings, Flag-raising Ceremonies, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and Admissions Open Days
Qualifications
Qualifications
1. A good degree in Humanities, English Literature, or a related field from an established university
2. iPGCE, CELTA, DELTA, or equivalent qualifications
3. Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, with experience teaching IGCSE/A-Level/AP English, preferably in teaching English Literature
Personal Qualities
1. Ability to inspire pupils with a love of learning
2. Ability to stretch and develop the most able pupils, whilst also ensuring that the IT curriculum remains accessible to all
3. Willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life
4. Strong personal-relations and team-working skills
5. Ability to use ICT to enhance learning
6. Good administrative and organisational abilities
7. Good communication skills
8. Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community
9. Rigorous can-do attitude
10. A positive team player with a sense of humour