IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Humanities and IB Diploma Geography:
Job Description/Teacher Profile
Scope: MYP Humanities and DP Geography (Grades 6-10 age 11-16 and G11-12 age 17-18)
Reporting to: Head of Humanities MYP and DP Coordinators Head of Secondary
In order to fill this role effectively the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. An IB MYP and DP Humanities teacher should be an adaptable and inspiring educator with the ability to deliver a coherent integrated broad inquiry‑based programme. He/she should be an outstanding teacher‑learner motivator and communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and should be capable of preparing students for international programmes in a stimulating, challenging and well‑organised learning environment.
He/she should be able to provide professional expertise, high quality teaching and learning, make effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.
- Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.
- Experience of and recent training in IB MYP Humanities plus DP Geography.
- Be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding.
- Possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, particularly he/she should be able to communicate effectively in English.
- Have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best.
- Through differentiated instruction and by using a variety of styles be able to inspire mixed‑culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
- Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters.
- Be aware of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning.
- Be adept and accomplished at teaching IB MYP Humanities and DP Geography to students age 11-18 years.
- Have a high level of awareness of current developments in MYP Humanities and DP Geography.
- Be able to participate fully in an expanding IB school and in particular help to develop the team spirit within IB Humanities.
- Have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
- To implement MYP and DP policy and strategic plans.
- To liaise with the IB MYP and DP team and the curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom.
- To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of Humanities programmes.
- To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems.
- To promote the health and safety of assigned classes.
- To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings.
- To encourage the team spirit in the middle school and develop links with colleagues across the school.
- To contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.
- To contribute to the extracurricular activities programme of the school.
- To contribute to the development of a positive attitude between Humanities and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
- To enhance the professional standing of the faculty.
- To participate in the current development of the MYP Humanities addressing matters arising from our MYP authorisation report.
- To develop an integrated inquiry‑based programme of MYP Humanities with interdisciplinary links to other subjects especially through the MYP Areas of Interaction/Global Contexts.
- To use technology to support learning in MYP Humanities and Geography especially through use of a Virtual Learning Environment.
- To participate in the ongoing accreditation process with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
- To participate in development of Assessment for Learning (AFL) and Understanding by Design (UBD).
Employment Type:
Full‑Time
Experience:
years
Vacancy: 1
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