BTEC IT Teacher

Role Overview

BTEC IT Teacher at International Schools Partnership. The role is based at a school within the International Schools Partnership network.

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality IT education aligned with BTEC standards, manage student learning and assessment, and contribute to the holistic development and wellbeing of students through classroom instruction, collaboration with support teams, and active participation in school community activities.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

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

Assessment & Grading

• Design and prepare monthly assessments for each topic.
• Grade all assigned work.
• Maintain the grade book up to date.
• Enter grades at the end of each evaluation period and semester, on or before deadlines.
• Collect subject-specific assignments for portfolio organization according to level criteria, each evaluation period.

Student Support & Safeguarding

• 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.
• Record daily attendance in the system or submit forms to the Academic Support Department.

Parent & Family Engagement

• Promote open communication with students and parents.
• Contact parents/guardians to invite them to meetings or special events when necessary.
• Participate in parent meetings and special school activities.
• Encourage parents/guardians to attend meetings organized by ISP CBNH and PTA.

Community & Activities

• Collaborate with the psychologist to organize community service projects and fundraising activities.
• Assist and/or organize student participation in fairs and other activities.
• Encourage student participation in subcommittees to promote teamwork and school activities.

School Operations & Compliance

• Perform assigned playground supervision duties.
• Keep the classroom decorated with materials related to lessons, activities, and holidays.
• Assign a student to record homework and monitor the Homework Board, ensuring its proper use every two weeks.
• Attend meetings with teachers, academic coordinators, and assistant principals.
• Attend institutional workshops.
• Comply with the established work schedule (departure time varies by grade level).
• Attend school in proper uniform and/or according to institutional policies.
• 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 in education.
• The ability to teach ICT and Computer Science up to A Level would be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• 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).
• English Level: Advanced (must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing).
• Proficiency in digital tools.
• Intermediate-level Microsoft Office skills.

Additional Information

ISP Principles

• Begin with children and students at the heart of all work; their success is the school's success.
• Ensure wellbeing and safety are essential for learners and learning; identify potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and act and follow up on all concerns appropriately.
• Treat everyone with care and respect; look after one another, embrace similarities and differences, and promote the well-being of self and others.
• Operate effectively by focusing on things that are most important and will make the most difference; apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of the community.
• Make financial choices carefully based on the needs of children, students, and schools.
• Learn continuously; engage positively with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Safeguarding & Vetting

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

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. Candidates who share the vision and principles of ISP and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.