Class Teacher (Key Stage 1)

​

Key Responsibilities:

The Teacher will:

•   Provide a comprehensive service for Shrewsbury students and their families.
  

•   Be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and reviewing a creative and engaging programme of study connected to the English National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage profile.
  

•   Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.
  

•   Work effectively and collaboratively with the Teaching Assistant.
  

•   Contribute positively to the wellbeing of others.
  

•   Attend regular meetings with other members of
  

  the academic team.
  

•   Play an active role in the Extra Curricular Activity programme.
  

•   Support the safe running of the school campus.
  

Professional Expectations:

The Teacher will:

•   Be a fully qualified English-speaking teacher with QTS.
  

•   Have a minimum of three years of post- qualification experience.
  

•   Be passionate about the development of young people.
  

•   Advocate the benefits of a broad curriculum.
  

•   Have a full understanding of the English National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage profile.
  

•   Be able to nurture and stretch the most able whilst also making lessons accessible and enjoyable for all.
  

•   Be internationally minded, demonstrating experience of and interest in working with children who speak English as an additional language.
  

•   Be interested in and engaged with Chinese culture and society; and the impact of the school in contributing to excellent educational provision in the Chinese context.
  

•   Be willing and able to reflect professionally to refine their practice.
  

•   Have a track record of exceptional pastoral care and be able to prioritise the happiness and wellbeing of all students.
  

•   Have excellent communication skills.
  

•   Manage their own time effectively.
  

•   Enjoy working as part of a talented and experienced team.
  

•   Have a pioneering attitude and a good sense of humour.
  

Child Safeguarding:

Shrewsbury International School is committed to Safeguarding and Child Protection promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to:

•   Attend in-house Child Safeguarding programmes.
  

•   Promote and safeguard the welfare of all students in the school.
  

•   Report to the Child Protection Officer any concerns they have for the welfare of a student. This may include unsafe practices witnessed within the school as outlined in the school’s Speak Out (Whistleblowing) Policy.
  

• ​
  

• Keep professional relationships with students where personal boundaries are respected and maintained
  

•   Seek advice from a Line Manager or Child Protection Officer with issues or concerns related to Child Safeguarding.
  

• ​
  

Requirements:

• Police clearance and International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC).
  

•   Formal proof of identity with photo ID (Original Driving License / Passport).
  

•   2 signed, confidential references (one of which must be from the candidate’s current headteacher) before the start of contract.
  

•   Verification of original qualifications.