Secondary English Teacher

ISP English Teacher Role Profile

Purpose of Role

To ensure high quality educational support for all students with English as an additional language, in order to improve their English language acquisition and access to the taught curriculum. The role involves working closely with colleagues from the EAL team, Head of Learning Support, Head of English, and all subject or class teachers in order to meet the students’ needs.
 

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 English Teacher Key Responsibilities

• To improve English Language acquisition across the international school.
• To maintain and update a register of students receiving EAL support.
• To ensure that the English/EAL needs of individual students are being reviewed and met.
• To ensure that English/EAL support is holistic and cross-curricular where appropriate.
• To ensure that parents have clear and accurate information about their child’s.
• Teaching and Learning
• To provide inclusive and appropriate education for students for whom English is an additional language, as referred by class teachers and tutors.
• To plan and develop differentiated approaches to facilitate access to the curriculum for identified students.
• To engage in co-operative/partnership teaching, individual student support, small group collaborative learning, and in-class support, as appropriate.
• To collaborate with the EAL team, Head of Learning Support, teachers, parents, and others to ensure that EAL students receive the most appropriate support and resources.
• To contribute to the professional development of staff regarding teaching and learning practices that inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential and to engage actively in amazing learning.
• To assist in the smooth and effective transition of students between year groups and phases as appropriate.
• To utilise available data, such as CAT4, Checkpoint, teacher-set assessments etc to inform learning and teaching.
• To ensure that all EAL provision is properly planned and filed.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

•  A degree in English philology and a Master's or CAP is required.
• Appropriate degree and/or teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Bachelor of Education).
• Qualification in teaching English as an additional language (TEFL, TESOL).
• At least two to three year's relevant teaching experience (desirable).
• A passion for teaching and a belief in the education of the 'whole child’.
• High levels of professionalism and care for children.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Excellent classroom practice.
• A commitment to continued professional.

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.