Subject Teacher - English and Religions of The World at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

Teaching & Learning:

• To manage pupil learning through effective teaching in accordance with the school’s programmes and policies.
• To ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.
• To use a variety of methods and approaches (including differentiation) to match curricular objectives and the range of pupil needs and ensure equal opportunity for all pupils.
• To set homework regularly, (in accordance with the School homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and to encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own learning.
• To work with support staff (including prior discussion and joint planning) in order to benefit from their specialist knowledge and to maximize their effectiveness within lessons where appropriate.
• To work effectively as a member of the Faculty to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• To set high expectations for all pupils, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximize their achievement.
• To use positive management of behavior in an environment of mutual respect which allows pupils to feel safe and secure and promotes their self-esteem.
• To take a leading role in writing schemes of work for the Middle School.
• To consider the needs of all pupils within lessons (and to implement specialist advice) especially those who:
  • Have Special Education Needs;
  • Are gifted and talented;
  • Are not yet fluent in English.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting, and Accountability:

• To be immediately responsible for the processes of identification, assessment, recording and reporting for the pupils in their charge.
• To assess pupils’ work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching and curricular development.
• To be familiar with assessment and reporting procedures and to prepare and present informative, helpful and accurate reports to parents.
• Keep an accurate register of pupils for each lesson. Unexplained absences or patterns of absence should be reported immediately in accordance with the School policy.

Subject Knowledge & Understanding:

• To have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding programmes of study, level descriptors and specifications for examination courses for national and international examinations.
• To keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and the subject area.

Professional Standards & Development:

• To be a role model to pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct.
• To arrive in class, on or before the start of the lesson, and to begin and end lessons on time.
• To cover for absent colleagues
• To co-operate with the employer in all matters concerning Health and Safety and specifically to take reasonable care of their own Health & Safety, and that of any other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• To be familiar with the School and IITA handbooks and support all the School’s policies.
• To establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff.
• To strive for personal and professional development through active involvement in the School’s appraisal system and performance management procedures.
• To be involved in extra-curricular activities such as contributing to after-school clubs and visits.
• To maintain a working knowledge and understanding of teachers’ professional standards, including the role of the education service in protecting children.
• To liaise effectively with parent/carers and with other agencies with responsibility for pupils’ education and welfare.
• To undertake any reasonable task as directed by the Head Teacher.

Qualification

• First degree in English or related subject with a minimum of five (5) years’ post graduate teaching experience teaching English in an international school.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent knowledge of English teaching in international schools.
• Have knowledge of teaching of religions of the world and/or other humanities subjects.
• Be excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to interact well with parents, staff and pupils.
• Self-directed and competent in the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.