Teacher - Humanities

Main Duties

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Teamwork and collaboration: work cooperatively with fellow teachers, curriculum support staff and other professionals.
• Communicate effectively at all levels and develop positive relationships with the entire school community.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly to support student development.
• Coordinate with parents to secure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.

• Clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Organise classroom provision and learning resources, create displays to encourage a positive and engaging environment.
• Plan, prepare and present sessions that cater to the entire ability range.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic imaginative teaching.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught and progress made, adjust environment, planning and curriculum accordingly.
• Meet with other professionals (speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists) if required.
• Embed the Yas American Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes throughout the curriculum.

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for assessing and recording student development using Target Tracker.
• Use assessment data to inform planning, provision and intervention.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on student progress at Parent‑Teacher conferences and other meetings.

• Follow the school’s behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively using approaches appropriate to students’ needs.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority and act decisively when necessary within the policy.
• Act as a positive role model and demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self‑control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.

• Work as part of a curriculum action group supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events.
• Organise and participate in school events, outings and activities that may take place on weekends or evenings.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well‑being using systems such as CPOMS.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject and
  
  B.Ed. or PGCE Education.
• Experience in an international school is an advantage.

• Experience teaching AP/IB or A‑Levels standard.

• Previous experience working with students whose English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well‑being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra‑curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• Positive and solution‑focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.