Supply ​/ Cover Teacher

School:
British International School of Houston

This is an exciting time to join our community located in Katy, Texas just outside the Houston metro area. We have a state-of-the-art facility, that is one of the world's most advanced campuses. We are a successful, growing school with a highly committed and motivated team of teaching professionals at our heart. Our close knit and supportive team are proud of our school and community, educating around 1,300 young people from 67 nationalities each year.

The National Curriculum for England, IGCSE and the IB Diploma are taught to our students from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 13 (Academy Year). Each year a high proportion of our students are accepted into top universities around the world.

We create a personalized learning experience for every student: building their character, growing them academically and setting them up to thrive. We are global learning community of learners who are committed to global citizenship and inovation, culivated through a collaborative and diverse learning journery.

Naturally, at BIS Houston, you'll find children who are happy, motivated, committed and love learning. Our community invests in staff with ongoing CPD opportunities and community-building opportunities to help you get the most of your time on campus and in Houston. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide engaging learning environments for students and staff alike.

To learn more about our wonderful school, please visit our school website.

The British International School Houston is seeking to appoint an outstanding Supply/Cover Teacher to inspire, challenge and support our students in our state of the art purpose built school. To lead student learning within our classrooms as part of a nurturing and vibrant curriculum offer, which develops confident, skilled students who thrive in any situation . To collaborate with colleagues on the development of a modern international Primary curriculum, supported by technology and strong teaching practice, which ensures great outcomes for all.

To inspire our diverse students foster a love of learning and create links across the curriculum, which creates a standout education offer for all.

A commitment to student wellbeing.

Working to ensure that student safety, child protection and student wellbeing are the number one priority.

Have a vigilance for, and commitment to the wellbeing of those that we work alongside with.

Work with key school leaders and HR Colleagues to ensure that HR policies and the NAE Code of Conduct are adhered to.

Ensure that the BIS Houston is an environment where all staff feel respected, included, valued and that they belong.

Engagement and Interaction

Sets high expectations for students; inspiring, motivating and challenging students to achieve excellent progress and ambitious outcomes.

Sets high expectations for themself. Demonstrates extensive knowledge and use of informal and formal assessment to refine practice and promote the highest outcomes.

Adapts and tailors teaching to the needs of individual students taking into account the stages of child development, creating a student-centric environment, with independent learners prepared for life in and beyond school.

Represents the school's values in every interaction with students, parents and colleagues.

Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, ethics and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Actively and enthusiastically contributes beyond the classroom in the wider context of the school community.

Acts as an advocate for the school in the wider community.

Teaching and Learning

Has a well-developed, extensive knowledge of child development, subject specialism and related pedagogy(including using Technology for Learning).

Experience with and knowledge of English National Curriculum (ENC), International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Maths Mastery and delivering a text centered approach to English (CLPE).

Engages and challenges student learning through questioning and discussion techniques and proven-pedagogical strategies.

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