iG/Alevel Maths (western) Teacher

1. To ensure a caring, happy, safe and structured environment for pupils and staff
   

2. Under the direction of the Head of Department, to teach a curriculum that fulfils the aims and goals of the school and reflects the needs of the pupils
   

3. To demonstrate a strong, confident, hands-on teaching style where management of time, personnel and resource are discharged efficiently in an atmosphere of consultation and collaboration, with due regard for the cultural complexities of international education.
   

You will contribute to ensuring the successful growth and continuous improvement of your department and of the school.

Reporting to and liaising with the Head of Department you will challenge, influence and motivate pupils to deliver outstanding performance. You will uphold and actively promote our commitment to integrity, accountability and an aspiration for excellence.

We can offer:

•  a dynamic and forward-looking school;
  

•  a highly motivated Department;
  

•  a challenging and enjoyable environment in which to work, characterized by positive interpersonal relationships;
  

•  a vibrant, rapidly developing city in which to work, and a good standard of living;
  

•  an excellent induction package and CPD together with opportunities for further career enhancement.
  

Your professional profile is defined by integrity, clear and open communication, high standards, and an understanding of the needs and interests of pupils, parents and staff.

You have the ability to analyse problems, reach sound conclusions and resolve issues effectively. You have a proven capacity to respond to changing needs, and to translate vision into practical reality. You have a strong commitment to quality and sharing best practices in learning and teaching.

You have a good understanding of, and interest in developing academic best practices in the context of a secondary, cross-cultural institution.

You have a working knowledge and understanding of departmental planning and reporting. You have a higher-level understanding of and experience using information and communication technology to enhance teaching and learning.

You have an interest in and willingness to engage Chinese contemporary culture. You enjoy working under pressure in a fast pace environment. You are optimistic, resilient, and have a well-developed sense of proportion and humour.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Working within the remit and targets developed by the Senior Leadership Team, and under the direct, day-to-day supervision of the Head of Department for your curriculum responsibilities you will:

• teach History to IGCSE and A level and within other EAL programmers, as required;

1. SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE

1.1. You should have knowledge and experience of IGCSE and A Level.

1.2. You should know and understand the National Curriculum Attainment Targets and examination Syllabus in the subjects, and also the framework of the statutory requirements.

1.3. You should have specialist knowledge and experience in History to a high standard.
1.4. You should keep yourself informed of current developments within your specialist subject(s).

3. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

As a Teacher you should endeavour to:

3.1. Create and maintain a purposeful and orderly environment for the pupils within your class.

3.2. Safeguard pupils’ health and safety

3.3. Ensure setting/grouping that is appropriate for particular learning purposes, i.e. whole class, pairs, small groups, individual.

3.4. Use appropriate sanctions and rewards in line with Subject and whole school policy. 3.5. Maintain pupils’ interest and motivation.

3.6. Ensure that the classroom environment, facilities and equipment is respected by all pupils.

3.7. Maintain vibrant and informative displays in shared areas

3.8. Order and maintain adequate stocks of teaching materials and resources, working within your delegated budget.

4. ASSESSMENT AND RECORDING

As a Teacher you should endeavor to:

4.1. Identify the current level of attainment of individual pupils and refer to other information available in the school.

4.2. Judge how well a pupil performs against the standard expected of a pupil of that age and take remedial action if necessary.

4.3. Assess and record systematically the progress of individual pupils in line with Subject and whole school policy. 4.4. Mark work using the school’s marking policy and give formative feedback to pupils regularly on their progress. 4.5. Use assessment as a fundamental part of teaching.
4.6. Prepare pupils for public examinations; assessing, recording and reporting as required.

4.7. Plan, prepare and review assessments throughout the year.

5. TUTORING

As a Tutor you have a responsibility to:
5.1. Promote the general progress and well-being of any group of pupils assigned to you.

5.2. Provide guidance and advice on educational and social matters and on their education and future careers, including information on sources of more expert help.

5.6 Provide information on pupil performance for parents through Parent Conferences;

6. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

You should:

6.1 Participate in arrangements for the appraisal of your own performance and that of others in your department.

6.2 Review from time to time your own methods of teaching.

6.3 Participate in further training and professional development, including training which aims to meet needs identified in appraisal objectives or statements.

7. WORKING TIME

7.1. You have a responsibility to participate in meetings which relate to the curriculum or the administration or organisation of the school, including morning briefings and pastoral arrangements.

7.2. WAISHZ is a boarding school, and together with all members of the Academic staff you will be expected to undertake boarding duties.

8. CURRICULUM EXTENSION

8.1. All WASHZ staff contribute to the extra-curricular and/or sport programme.

8.2. All WASHZ staff share in the extended life of the school.

8.3. During time gained due to alternative provision for pupils you may be directed to: