Job Description

Qualifications and experience.
The school prefers people with:

• Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.
• Experience of the IB Primary Years Programme.

• Be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding
• Possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school,
• in particular he/she should be able to communicate effectively in English
• Have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to
• motivate students to perform at their best
• Through differentiated instruction, and by using a variety of styles, be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
• Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters
• Be aware of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning
• Be able to participate fully in an expanding primary school and in particular help to develop the team spirit
• Have a high level of awareness of current developments and research findings in the field of primary/elementary school teaching and learning
• Have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload

• To implement PYP policy and strategic plans
• To liaise with the Head of Primary and PYP Coordinators to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the PYP curriculum
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems
• To promote the health and safety of assigned classes
• To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings
• To encourage the team spirit in the primary school and develop links with colleagues across the school
• To contribute to community service and global citizenship goals
• To contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme of the school
• To contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the primary school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions etc.