Computing Teacher - Primary

About Sancta Maria

Sancta Maria International School is an international curriculum, co-educational day school in Hyderabad. The school is part of the Saint Mary’s Educational Society founded in 1982.  Founded in 2010, we are a Cambridge Pathway School affiliated to the Cambridge International board offering learners from Cambridge Early Years to Grade 12, a seamless progression across Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced stages. Sancta Maria is also a Cambridge approved Professional Development Centre offering a range of Cambridge assessed qualifications in teaching and learning.

Our vision is to unlock the potential of every learner for a better world. We value our community relationships with parents and families, and together, we do the best for our children as partners and critical friends. Sancta Maria is driven by the motto ‘In Omnia Excellentia’, which means ‘Excellence in Everything’.

Sancta Maria and International Schools Partnership

One of our commitments to achieve our vision is to build meaningful partnerships with global organisations for a lasting positive impact. We believe the next stage of our development will be greatly enhanced by our association with the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a leading global educational provider with a network of over 81 schools around the world.

Through this association International Schools Partnership (ISP) will be offering service arrangements to the school and together, we strive towards creating an amazing learning experience for learners and teachers; operate effectively; and learn continuously. Please go through the annexure for more information.

Position: Teacher – Computing (Primary School)

Category: Education

Job Title: Teacher – Computing

Contract: Full-time

Location:  Sancta Maria International School, Survey No. 106/107, Serlingampally, Hyderabad, India.

Essential Requisites:

• Post Graduate degree or equivalent qualification.
• Good understanding of Cambridge Primary syllabus.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in Computing subject, preferably in Cambridge or IB school.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Professional ethics and passion for teaching.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of and experience in implementing active learning, differentiated learning and metacognitive strategies in teaching.
• Completion of Cambridge introductory or extension training in the subject.
• Ability to source or create different instructional resources and methods to meet varying learner needs.
• Ability to understand and implement the Scheme of Work for the subject.
• Dynamic, goal oriented and self-motivated.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare lesson plans, worksheets and relevant resources for the subject on a fortnightly basis.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
• Regular correction of notebooks and assignments.
• Plan and professionally conduct student progress meetings with parents.
• Actively participate in the planning and professional learning sessions of the respective department.
• Plan and organise extension activities to enhance student learning in the discipline.
• To bring to the notice of the Divisional Head or Department Lead, any challenging issues at the class level.
• Deliver all non-negotiable tasks defined by the Division and the Subject Department.
• Be an active member of the school community and support its distinctive vision, ethos and policies.
• Take ownership of one’s own professional and personal development.
• Successfully deliver any special duties assigned from time to time

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 and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, 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.