Core Requirements of the Post

To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, teaches and assesses effectively, takes responsibility for professional development and has pupils who achieve well through the Be Ambitious agenda that is a core Nord Anglia Education expectation.

The person appointed will:

• Inspire trust and confidence in students and
  colleagues;
• Build team commitment with colleagues and in the
  classroom engage and motivate pupils;
• Demonstrate analytical thinking;
• Improve the quality of students' learning;
• Contribute to the school improvement / development
  planning and promote the learning priorities of the school development
  plan;
• Contribute to the development and / or implementation
  of school policies;
• Use the student tracking and reporting process to
  advance student learning and enhance professional practice in line with
  the school's aspirations and priorities;
• Promote the wider aspirations and values of the
  school.

Curriculum

• Plan, prepare and deliver primary English Language & Literature and related schemes of work in accordance with the academic programmes set out by the School.

• Maintain a working knowledge of National and IB Curriculum documents.

• Maintain records of pupils’ progress including any statutory documents required by the Chinese Department for Education and reports for Nord Anglia Education

• Write reports to parents as and when required and conduct termly interviews with parents to discuss and explain their child’s performance and progress in school.

• Provide and maintain an attractive and stimulating environment in which to foster effective teaching and learning in line with the school’s detailed display policy.

• Monitor progress and effectiveness of class work and to evaluate and modify as necessary.

Safe-guarding and Well-being Duties

• Be aware of the physical and emotional well-being of pupils and the need to respond to particular situations.

• Comply with and assist the School in the implementation of any rules and regulations which the school may from time to time issue to ensure the efficient operation of the school and the welfare and interests of its students and employees.

Administration and organisation

• Understand and implement:

？ Regulations and correct procedures

？ Emergency and evacuation procedures

？ Health and Safety policies

？ Child Protection policy

？ All curriculum polices

？ Any other organisational policies or agreed procedures

？ To conduct standardised or other tests when required and document pupils’ performance

• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and
  also on other occasions when required eg team planning meetings, support
  the decisions taken at those meetings, and respect the confidentiality
  of the matters discussed

To undertake any other reasonable requests by the Headteacher or other line manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Training

• Qualified teacher with relevant international certificates and credentials

• 3-6YR PQE+ Experience

Experience / Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Knowledge and understanding of the New National Curriculum and the changes this entails