IB Russian Language and Literature Teacher (Secondary)

Job Description

Teaching 16 h/week (Contact and Non-contact) in Years 12&13 (DP1 and DP2).

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

• Inspire, engage and motivate students; collaborate effectively with colleagues and parents
• Implement agreed school policies and guidelines
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils through differentiation of tasks
• Set clear targets based on prior attainment for pupils’ learning
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment where resources are accessible to all pupils
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and alert appropriate staff to any problems
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and term planning in line with school policy
• Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils in line with the school assessment strategy
• Participate in meetings related to the school’s leadership, curriculum, administration and organisation
• Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom
• Participate in the performance management system for reviewing your own performance and that of other teachers as required
• Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school

Planning, Teaching and Class Management

Teach students so that they achieve the best they can by:

• Planning effective teaching programmes that provide exemplary learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom, including the use of digital technology
• Positively targeting and supporting individual learning needs
• Maintaining high levels of behaviour and discipline in accordance with school policies
• Establishing a purposeful and safe learning environment
• Using modern technology to enhance learning opportunities
• Making use of Nord Anglia Education Global Campus online and other NAE opportunities for collaboration, innovation and competition

Tracking, Assessment, Recording and Reporting

• Make effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan challenging learning opportunities for all students
• Monitor and record students’ learning to ensure they remain on track to achieve challenging targets
• Report on progress to appropriate stakeholders

Other Requirements

• Support the life of the school beyond the classroom
• Contribute positively to morale and community spirit within the school
• Work effectively in different teams
• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of good teaching practice and subject specialisms
• Keep knowledge of wider curriculum developments up to date
• Participate in residential weeks and trips as appropriate
• Contribute to whole-school learning initiatives during the term
• Assist with whole-school marketing initiatives and contribute to the growth of the school
• Manage your own personal and professional development as part of the organisation’s commitment to staff development
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and company policies relating to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and relevant legislation
• Undertake any other appropriate duties allocated by members of the School Leadership Team.

Required Skills/Abilities

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications / Training

• Qualified to degree level or above
• Qualified Teacher Status
• IB/IMYC teacher training completed

Experience / Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience
• Russian native language
• English and/or Spanish as working languages
• Effective teaching and learning styles across the whole Secondary age range
• Experience working in partnership with colleagues and parents

Skills

• Ability to develop good personal relationships within a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for a variety of audiences

Personal Attributes

• High levels of personal integrity
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Willingness to take on multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Adaptability