Humanities Teacher

Responsibilities

To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.

• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good communicator at all levels
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff where applicable to support children’s development

• Teaching and learning
• Clear understanding of the Curriculum
• Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic and imaginative teaching
• Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists if required
• Ensure the Yas American Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum

• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student development using Target Tracker
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

• Follow the school’s behaviour policy
• Manage classes effectively using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are 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 linked to that team
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding student achievements and well‑being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in the relevant subject and
  
  B.Ed. or PGCE Education
• Experience in an international school is an advantage
• Experience in 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
• A positive and solution‑focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check