English Teacher

Role Overview

English Teacher at International Schools Partnership. The position is based at a school within the ISP network.

Role Purpose

Deliver comprehensive English instruction aligned with annual curriculum objectives, maintain accurate student records and assessments, and support student wellbeing and development through collaboration with academic and psychology teams.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Planning

• Plan lessons in advance and send plans via email to the Head of Level and Academic Coordinator.
• Prepare and organize necessary materials for classes.
• Fulfill objectives outlined in general plans distributed at the beginning of the year.
• Keep the classroom decorated with materials related to lessons, activities, and holidays.

Assessment & Records

• Maintain the grade book up to date.
• Enter grades at the end of each evaluation period and semester on or before deadlines.
• Design and prepare monthly assessments for each topic.
• Grade all assigned work.
• Record daily attendance in the system or submit forms to the Academic Support Department.
• Collect subject-specific assignments for portfolio organization according to level criteria each evaluation period.
• Assign a student to record homework and monitor the Homework Board, ensuring its proper use every two weeks.

Student Support & Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Psychology Department to support students with academic or behavioral issues.
• Work with the Academic Coordinator and psychologist to support students with special needs, including gifted learners.
• Act as a mediator between students and inform the psychologist of conflicts and/or refer students experiencing emotional, personal, or family issues.
• Consider students' special learning and socio-emotional needs and refer them to the Psychology Department.
• Encourage student participation in subcommittees to promote teamwork and school activities.
• Assist and/or organize student participation in fairs and other activities.

Community & Engagement

• Perform assigned playground supervision duties.
• Collaborate with the psychologist to organize community service projects and fundraising activities.
• Contact parents/guardians to invite them to meetings or special events when necessary.
• Promote open communication with students and parents.
• Encourage parents/guardians to attend meetings organized by ISP CBNH and PTA.
• Participate in parent meetings and special school activities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with teachers, academic coordinators, and assistant principals.
• Attend institutional workshops.
• Attend school in proper uniform and/or according to institutional policies.
• Comply with the established work schedule (departure time varies by grade level).
• Perform other duties related to the position.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, or related fields.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in education.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced English proficiency (fluent in speaking, reading, and writing).
• Proficiency in digital tools.
• Intermediate-level Microsoft Office skills.
• Organization (Level 4).
• Planning (Level 4).
• Leadership (Level 3).
• Analytical Skills (Level 4).
• Ability to Work Under Pressure (Level 4).
• Communication (Level 4).
• Strategic Thinking (Level 4).

Additional Information

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

ISP is committed to strengthening its inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics.