English Teacher - Middle School

Overview

Nibras International School is looking for a qualified English Teacher to join the team in August 2026. For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly supervised. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’—providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to NIS policies and code of conduct and commit to promoting our vision: “A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress.”

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect.
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Promote positive progress and outcomes for pupils through: accountability of attainment, awareness of capabilities and prior knowledge, and planning to build on these.
• Guide pupils to reflect on their progress and emerging needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how pupils learn and how this impacts teaching.
• Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
• Demonstrate sound subject and curriculum knowledge, foster pupil interest, address misunderstandings, and promote high standards of literacy and Standard English.
• If teaching early reading, understand systematic synthetic phonics; if teaching early mathematics, apply appropriate teaching strategies.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons, impart knowledge, promote love of learning and curiosity, and set appropriate homework and out-of-class activities.
• Reflect on lesson effectiveness and contribute to an engaging curriculum within the subject area(s).
• Differentiate teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, English as an additional language, disabilities, and high ability.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment: assess relevant areas, use formative and summative assessment, monitor progress with data, and provide regular feedback.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment, maintaining clear rules and routines in line with the school’s policy.

• Represent areas of knowledge, understanding and skills to students.
• Lead by example in principles of truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
• Engage and motivate students to achieve beyond expectations and previous limits.
• Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogy and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable amazing learning.
• Utilize ICT and new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Plan lessons considering individual learning needs and styles.
• Encourage all students to become effective, confident and independent lifelong learners.
• Maintain professional relationships and contribute to school improvement.
• Plan and deliver a program of learning opportunities and activities to enrich the curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain fair disciplinary practices and protect students from abuse, including racist or sexist abuse and bullying.
• Communicate openly with parents about attainment and progress; maintain confidentiality with external parties.
• Model good academic practices and participate in departmental discussions and after-school activities as required.
• Support school partnerships with the community and attend events as needed.
• Other responsibilities as reasonably requested.

• Plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.
• Teach with consistent effectiveness, considering students’ individual educational needs.
• Set and mark work in school, online, at home and elsewhere as appropriate.
• Promote the intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural, physical and personal development of students and provide guidance on educational and social matters.
• Maintain records and reports on…