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• Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Use a range of teaching strategies that promote inquiry, creativity, independence, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behavior, and personal responsibility.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment built on positive relationships and respect.
• Integrate technology effectively to enhance learning and support essential digital skills.
• Promote student agency by encouraging goal setting, reflection, and ownership of learning.
• Implement effective behavior management aligned with school policies and restorative practice principles.

• Plan collaboratively with colleagues to ensure coherent grade-level programs and progression of skills.
• Contribute to the ongoing review and refinement of curriculum documents, units of study, and resources.
• Ensure alignment between daily instruction, grade-level expectations, and international best practices.
• Embed opportunities for cross-curricular connections, real-world learning, and global awareness.
• Support multilingualism through meaningful language-rich experiences in the classroom.

• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor learning, inform instruction, and track student progress.
• Maintain accurate records of attainment, progress, and pastoral information.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to support improvement and next steps in learning.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction and support targeted interventions.
• Contribute to student reports, portfolios, and parent communication with clarity and professionalism.

• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners, including EAL, SEN, and high-achieving students.
• Work closely with the Inclusion Department, counselors, and pastoral leaders to ensure students receive appropriate academic and socio-emotional support.
• Promote a classroom culture of well-being, resilience, respect, and accountability.
• Support transitions within primary school and from primary to secondary as needed.

• Actively participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and professional learning communities (PLCs).
• Engage in professional development, coaching, and appraisal processes in alignment with ISP’s Learning Hub and school priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives, interdisciplinary projects, and curriculum development efforts.
• Support the school’s mission, values, and culture by modeling professionalism, empathy, respect, and international mindedness.

• Build positive, respectful relationships with parents and communicate regularly about student progress, achievements, and well-being.
• Participate in parent meetings, workshops, and school events as required.
• Support community-focused initiatives, extracurricular programs, and ISP International Learning Opportunities (iLOs).
• Promote the reputation and visibility of Hamilton’s Primary School within the school community.

• Uphold the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies at all times.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act promptly on concerns.
• Participate in mandatory annual safeguarding training.
• Ensure student safety during lessons, transitions, duties, and extracurricular activities.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols, promoting safe and responsible use of equipment and facilities.

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