Responsible to
The KG and PYP coordinators for the effective delivery of the curriculum The Head of School for the continued wellbeing of every student
To the KG and PYP Coordinators for the support for, and implementation of the school’s policies
General responsibilities
Every teacher will
Be an active advocate for the school’s curricular and philosophical commitments as a PYP school, ensuring alignment of all policies and practices to IB Standards and Practices
Support the School Leadership Team (SLT) in the implementation of the school’s strategic and operational goals
Collaborate with the KG and PYP Coordinators to develop, implement and deliver the school’s curricular goals, aligned to the school’s strategic planning
Collaborate to ensure that at all times the school’s curriculum provides a safe, supportive learning environment for students, teachers and all other members of the school community
Promote a culture where diversity and inclusion are encouraged and students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, exercise leadership, actively build community and strive for academic excellence
Engage with leadership, colleagues, students and the school community to create a dynamic, aspirational and innovative culture – a professional learning community grounded in collaboration, focused on improving learning outcomes, and driven by data-informed decision-making
Lead and support a culture accepting of innovation Be an active, life-long learner
Specific responsibilities
To lead learning, every teacher will
Ensure a consistent collaborative focus on improving student learning outcomes through the effective understanding, development, delivery, and analysis of the IB curriculum
Be up to date with and respond to current research about improving student learning outcomes
Differentiate in the classroom, taking into account each student’s learning needs
Use a wide range of technologies and creative teaching styles
Contribute to the development of interdisciplinary learning and the development of transdisciplinary skills.
Ensure students have an active and engaged role in developing their own learning outcomes Facilitate the setting, monitoring and evaluation of student targets to meet achievable measurable learning outcomes
Engage purposefully in collaborative professional learning
Ensure that current and innovative digital learning strategies are promoted and embedded in practice
Be ready to share understanding about how students learn
Ensure, in collaboration with colleagues and the KG and PYP coordinators, an effective scope and sequence of learning outcomes, vertically and horizontally
Model best practice within our professional learning community
Attend scheduled student progress meetings, including student/teacher/parent conferences Be accountable for effective learning in the classroom
Be accountable for the wellbeing of each student in the classroom
To lead teaching, every teacher will
Ensure a consistent collaborative focus on improving student learning outcomes through the modelling of best teaching practice
Support the KG and IB coordinators in developing common understandings, based on current research, about best teaching practice as this applies to the school’s vision
Collaborate with colleagues to evaluate and improve teaching strategies, using Effective, research-based learning and teaching programmes
Support the delivery of the curriculum to ensure an appropriate, comprehensive, innovative and high quality program
Collaborate with colleagues as required to team-teach, share resources, mentor,
Coach, and support the school’s collaborative approach to teaching
Be familiar with course syllabi, support materials, IB regulations, programme developments, professional IB discussions
Ensure, in collaboration with the KG and PYP coordinators and colleagues, effective curriculum articulation of PYP.
Ensure all curriculum is appropriately mapped, and all unit planners are available as required by the IB coordinators
Ensure the effective use of digital platforms (Toddle) in line with the expectations and of the KG and PYP coordinators
Ensure the use of local, national and international resources within the curriculum
Be familiar with, and adhere to the school’s assessment policy
Attend regular scheduled curriculum planning meetings
To support operational/strategic planning, every teacher will
Support and develop planning targets aligned to the school’s vision and mission, and the school’s wider strategic planning targets
Support the School in preparation for evaluation/accreditation/inspection visits,
Support the School, through the provision of appropriate teaching and learning data (learning outcomes, curriculum planning, course materials, feedback data), to facilitate mission and data-driven strategic planning.
To support staff professional learning, every teacher will
Commit to the school’s Professional Learning and Development Program
Engage in professional learning conversations that are informed by appropriate data and focused on learning outcomes
Provide, as requested, coaching for collaborative professional development
Support new colleagues, providing coaching and access to learning resources, curriculum materials and student learning data
Ensure a positive engagement in, and support for, safeguarding policy and practice Promote collaborative practice and ensure effective learning relationships
Act as a positive role model
To support quality assurance, every teacher will
Establish and monitor personal professional targets in line with wider school goals, and work toward their achievement
Support agreed standards of learning and practice across the school
Support and maintain school policies, being ready to offer constructive criticism and engage in policy development
Be responsible for the continuous review and improvement of classroom teaching and learning Evaluate the effectiveness of classroom learning using multiple sources of evidence including: student assessment data, curriculum documents, teaching practice,
Learning outcomes, and feedback from students, colleagues and parents/carers Ensure the timely and accurate recording of student attendance
Ensure the prompt feedback and recording of any and all safeguarding concerns, liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead as necessary
Ensure all health and safety concerns, or any other threat to student or community wellbeing is accurately logged and reported.
To support communication & liaison, every teacher will
Support and communicate the school’s mission and objectives, and model these within the community
Communicate all learning policies effectively to all members of the school community, using agreed communication protocols
Be conversant with learning policy and practice
Communicate IB policy and practice accurately with students, ensuring appropriate guidance through all relevant subject-specific elements of the IB
Provide written reports, reference letters, and other support materials as requested by the Head of School or IB Coordinators, to support student learning or student placement
Communicate and liaise regularly with parents, ensuring the community has timely and appropriate access to student learning
To support the management of resources, every teacher will
Support the School Leadership Team (SLT) in the determination of appropriate and necessary teaching resources, linked to strategic planning and intended learning outcomes
Support the KG and PYP Coordinators in the maintenance of an accurate inventory of educational resources
Additional professional expectations
Every teacher will
Be available to support extra-curricular activities
Provide supervision as requested by the KG and PYP coordinators
Educational and Vocational Qualifications/Experience The teachers will have:
TSC Certificate
Minimum of two years teaching experience Preferably PYP/IB knowledge and experience Relevant teaching qualifications
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