First Language English (FLE) Teacher

1. Role Overview & Core Focus

The Subject Teacher is the frontline driver of academic excellence, responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and rigorous lessons within their specific discipline. They translate curriculum frameworks into impactful daily instruction, manage Tier-1 classroom behavior, and serve as the foundational professional in both the academic and operational ecosystems of the school.

2. Accountability & Chain of Communication

• Pastoral Reporting: Class Teacher (Form Tutor) -> Phase Pastoral Leader -> Head of Pastoral Care

• Academic Reporting: Head of Subject Department (HoSD) and Academic Coordinator

• Professional & Operational Escalation: Head of Department (HoD) / Head of School (HoS)

3. Key Responsibilities (Action & Ownership)

Teaching, Learning & Pedagogy

·       Deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons that align with the school's vision, overarching curriculum frameworks, and the Department's Assessment Schedules and Schemes of Work (SOW).

·       Embrace a collaborative approach to planning, actively participating in joint planning sessions with peers and the HoSD.

·       Maintain a stimulating, organized, and learning-focused classroom environment utilizing dynamic educational displays and resources.

·       Ensure homework is assigned effectively, purposefully, and aligned with school policy to consolidate student learning.

Classroom Management & Pastoral Care (Tier-1)

·       Establish and maintain high expectations for student behavior, acting as the primary owner of Tier-1 classroom management.

·       Identify and accurately escalate higher-level behavioral, social, or emotional concerns to the Class Teacher and Phase Pastoral Leader.

Assessment, Data & Feedback

·       Implement regular formative and summative assessments according to the schedules designed by the HoSD and Academic Coordinators.

·       Record accurate, timely assessment data and provide constructive feedback to students to drive improvement.

·       Actively participate in departmental assessment moderation and data tracking meetings.

Professional Duties, Operations & Compliance

·       Prepare and submit ‘Cover Lesson Plans' to the Campus Operations & Program Coordinator to ensure seamless substitution and cover during planned or unexpected absences.

·       Fulfill assigned operational duties diligently, including, but not limited to, break/lunch duties, hall monitoring, and exam invigilation as scheduled by the Operations Coordinator and Exam Officer.

·       Plan, lead, or support high-quality educational field trips and Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) in coordination with Operations.

·       Submit resource, printing, and lab apparatus requests proactively to the Operations Coordinator within defined timelines.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

·       Embrace formal learning observations, informal drop-ins, and implement actionable feedback from the HoSD, Academic Coordinators, and Academic Director.

·       Engage actively in peer observation cycles to share best practices and foster a collaborative pedagogical culture across the school.

·       Attend all mandated training sessions, faculty meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.

·       Engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to improve teaching practice and subject curriculum expertise.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination Requirements

• Coordination with Class Teacher & Pastoral Leader: Maintain seamless communication regarding student well-being, peer dynamics, and academic progress, ensuring the Class Teacher has a holistic view of the student.

• Coordination with Campus Operations: Strictly adhere to logistical deadlines for printing, facility use, and duty rosters. Provide reliable lesson plans for cover to protect the campus routine.

• Coordination with HoSD & Academic Coordinator: Align daily teaching with strategic curriculum goals and actively adapt to data-driven pedagogical directives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject, Education, or a related field.
• Recognized teaching qualification/certification is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant teaching experience, preferably in an international school environment.
• Strong subject knowledge and proven ability to deliver engaging, differentiated, and student-centered lessons.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Ability to assess student progress and provide effective feedback.
• Strong teamwork, organization, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, professional standards, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Willingness to participate in school activities, ECAs, educational trips, and other assigned duties.