Talent Pool - Middle School English Teacher

Commitment to creating a positive and balanced learning environment.

• Ensure a positive and disciplined approach to mutual respect is consistently fostered.

• Ensure planning is completed punctually in accordance with the IBO framework and course guidelines.

• Foster teaching that demonstrates a strong understanding and effective use of the IITA School's written curriculum and policies.

• Provide concrete evidence of lesson preparation and effective use of resources.

• Ensure lessons are suitably differentiated to address diverse abilities and learning styles.

• Communicate lesson objectives clearly to students and provide opportunities for them to reflect on and evaluate their learning.

• Create opportunities for students to develop teamwork and collaborative learning skills.

• Make deliberate efforts to ensure lessons are enjoyable and relevant to the pupils.

• Demonstrate the ability to follow a prescriptive course and syllabus while enhancing instruction with additional teaching resources and activities.

• Create opportunities that promote intercultural understanding.

• Ensure the teaching space is organized, stimulating, and attractive, with student work well displayed and updated regularly.

• Encourage students to continue learning independently.

• Include additional staff in lesson planning and utilize them efficiently.

• Ensure cover work is planned and prepared in case of absence.

• Maintain close collaboration and effective communication between students and teachers.

• Maintain cooperative and supportive professional relationships with teachers, parents, and students.

• Teaching load: Maximum of 25 to 30 lessons per week.

Ø Assessment of students' academic development and well-being.

• Assess new students where appropriate and advise on the level of support needed.

• Ensure student progress is continuously assessed using a variety of methods.

• Maintain regular records of progress to clearly show steps taken in preparation for final assessment.

• Follow established procedures when communicating with parents about concerns that may hinder academic success.

• Complete all school requirements for record‑keeping and assessment punctually.

• Monitor the well‑being of each student and record any significant information.

Ø Commitment to reflection and improvement of personal practice

• Participate actively in the teacher evaluation programme.

• Participate in the peer observation programme.

• Independently seek opportunities to extend professional expertise and stay informed about current educational practices.

• Participate in in‑house professional development trainings, as well as relevant external courses and conferences.

Ø Be an active participant in school life

• Take an active role in school improvement initiatives.

• Share professional expertise with colleagues.

• Attend and contribute meaningfully to all required meetings.

• Perform break‑time supervision as directed.

• Contribute to the extra‑curricular programme.

• Encourage parental interest, involvement, and support for Parent–Teacher events.

• Be familiar with school policies and able to answer parents’ everyday queries.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.