MYP Individuals & Societies Teacher

Job Description

You’ll help us fulfill the school’s mission statement by contributing to the delivery of a high-quality Individuals & Societies program.

Engagement and Interaction – School Ambassador to Internal Community

• Promote the school values in all interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Actively participate in community and culture-building events as part of an international community.
• Contribute to enrichment opportunities aimed at engaging students beyond the classroom.
• Promote effective communication channels with parents to ensure a strong home-school relationship that supports student development.
• Always maintain a high standard of integrity and professionalism when engaging with colleagues.

Learning and Teaching

• Create authentic and inspiring learning experiences to engage students as passionate and curious learners.
• Use technology effectively and innovatively to support quality learning experiences for students.
• Continuously strive for high standards in all interactions with students, aiming for quality outcomes for all learners.
• Employ a range of strategies to engage learners and ensure a personalized approach to learning for everyone.
• Balance lessons effectively to ensure optimal input from both teachers and students as drivers of the learning experience.
• Design lessons that encourage exploration, innovation, and creativity in dealing with content and skill development.
• Sequence learning experiences to build on prior learning and encourage personal exploration beyond the curriculum.

Planning and Preparation

• Plan lessons to build learner capability, aligning with PBIS school values and IB Learner Profile attributes.
• Ensure lessons are purposeful and of high quality, expecting quality outcomes from all.
• Align curriculum planning vertically to support student growth and the development of skills and knowledge over time.
• Encourage students to take a lead role in their learning and actively shape their learning journey.
• Deliberately plan lessons to support a range of learning needs, fostering peer collaboration and reflection.
• Use formative and summative assessment methods effectively to inform teaching and learning practices.
• Employ tracking and monitoring systems to support and challenge learners, ensuring targeted progress relevant to their ability.

Professional and Personal Development

• Fully participate in the school’s performance management procedures and appraisal through effective target setting and reflection using school-specified systems.
• Commit to pursuing personal development opportunities to evolve your pedagogical approach to teaching and learning.
• Engage in professional collaboration using Nord Anglia University to enhance your teaching practice and expand pedagogical understanding.
• Participate in an open-door approach to learning from others through learning walks, peer observations, and teaching triads to share best practices.
• Reflect on your personal growth to maintain a healthy work-life balance, enabling you to perform to the best of your ability.

Job Responsibilities

Required Skills/Abilities

Personal Specifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with a minimum of two years teaching experience.
• Qualified to University Degree level or above in a humanities subject area.
• Experience teaching 12–16-year-olds in humanities skills-based subjects.
• Experience delivering extracurricular activities and participating in external events to support student enrichment.
• Preferable but not essential: completion of IB Cat1/2 training for MYP Individuals & Societies.
• Preferable but not essential: experience teaching other humanities subjects at the post-16 level, such as IBDP History, Global Politics, Geography, Economics, or Business Management.
• Strong track record of continued professional development, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality pastoral care supporting the growth and development of young people.
• Evidence of active collaboration with colleagues to cross subject boundaries and develop transferable skills in students.
• Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricula to engage students.
• Strong proficiency in using technology to enhance teaching and learning and engage learners.
• Exceptional cross-cultural, interpersonal, and communication skills to interact with a diverse community and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills with a passion for demonstrating and quantifying success.
• Strong record of being results-oriented, with the ability to consistently map efforts against identified KPIs to demonstrate impact as a quality educator.
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in handling multi-functional tasks.

Personal Attributes

As our teammate, here’s what we expect:

• You love being part of a team – it’s what gets you up in the morning.
• You take pride in your work and your relationships – you’ll run it like you own it.
• You’re resilient – you’ll speak up and speak the truth.
• You get the job done – to outstanding levels of quality, every time and always to the deadline.
• You’re humble – you know what you’re great at and where you’re not quite so strong.
• You’re a listener – you’ll hear what people say so you understand what’s being asked.
• You’re calm under pressure – you keep cool when the going gets tough and know when to slow down your thinking.
• You’re a team player – you’re flexible and willing to play a range of roles to support the team's goals.
• You’re entrepreneurial – you always find opportunities to do things differently and better.