Secondary Teacher - English

Secondary English Teacher

The British International School Houston is seeking to appoint an outstanding Secondary English Teacher to inspire, challenge and support our students in our state of the art purpose built school. To lead student learning in English within our classrooms as part of a vibrant English Department. To collaborate with colleagues on the development of our English Curriculum which ensures excellent outcomes for all, supported by technology and strong teaching practice. To inspire our diverse students of all ages to foster a love of science and to achieve strong academic outcomes.

Roles and Responsibilities

Wellbeing

• A commitment to student wellbeing.

• Working to ensure that student safety, child protection and student wellbeing are the number one priority.

• Have a vigilance for, and commitment to the wellbeing of those that we work alongside with.

• Work with key school leaders and HR Colleagues to ensure that HR policies and the NAE Code of Conduct are adhered to.

• Ensure that the BIS Houston is an environment where all staff feel respected, included, valued and that they belong.

Engagement and Interaction

• Sets high expectations for students; inspiring, motivating and challenging students to achieve excellent progress and ambitious outcomes.

• Represents the school’s values in every interaction with students, parents and colleagues.

• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, ethics and standards of personal and professional conduct

• Actively and enthusiastically contributes beyond the classroom in the wider context of the school community.

• Acts as an advocate for the school in the wider community

Teaching and Learning

• Has experience and the skills to deliver high quality teaching of the GCSE and IB curriculum. 

• Has a well-developed, extensive knowledge of language acquisition and related pedagogy (including using Technology for Learning).

• Has experience/knowledge of middle school aged students

• Has knowledge/experience of a high-quality through-school language offer

• Engages and challenges student learning through questioning and discussion techniques and proven-pedagogical strategies.

• Creates a culture of learning and manages student behaviour to ensure an environment of respect and collaboration.

• Participates in all aspects of our learning programme, in line with school policy that assist in growing the school and are linked to the agreed learning programme

Planning and Preparation

• Sets clear learning intentions and educational outcomes.

• Designs lesson plans, activities and assessments that are aligned to the school’s curriculum and that engage students.

• Conceptualises, plans and teaches well-structured lessons and programmes that engage, inspire and stretch students; encouraging them to be ambitious

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Teaching Qualification PGCE/QTS etc
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience in English 
• IGCSE and IB Curriculum experience is desirable
• Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures
• Excellent analytical skills - with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing wit mult-functional tasks.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• Employee discount

Selection Process

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.  We welcome applications from suitable persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, we reserve the right to make an appointment sooner to the right candidate and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.