Physical Health Education Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title PHE Teacher

Department PHE

Reports to Head of Subject Group

Location International College Spain

Purpose Ensure students make outstanding progress in their learning by;

Providing an inspiring and effective education in the relevant curriculum areas
Engineering and exploiting opportunities to enhance student wellbeing and positive attitudes to learning
Building trusting and honest relationships with parents through timely and effective communications
Creating inspiring and safe learning environments that encourage innovation and risk taking and celebrate Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Acting to support colleagues within your teams, thewider school and in our multiple communities
Committing to Continuing Professional Developmentto enhance practice and increase impact on studentlearning
Playing an active and positive role in promoting a school culture based on Excellence, Respect and Service

Reporting to:

Department members
Grade Level Leaders
Head of Learning Support and Head of EAL
Parents

Package Competitive remuneration based on experience and benefits.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Teaching

Providing an inspiring and effective education in the relevant curriculum areas

Plan effective lessons that reflect the department Unit Planners and all relevant IB criteria and links to NAE partnerships
Lead lessons which reflect the school´s Teaching and Learning Charter and effectively assess student progress in order to provide students with support and challenge where appropriate
Provide regular verbal and written feedback on learning to students, in line with the school´s assessment policy, so that they understand how to make further progress
Maintain sufficient records of student attainment using official platforms and methodology, in order to track and demonstrate progress in learning
Participate in curriculum based field trips and cocurricular activities to encourage a deeper understanding of the curriculum area, including NAE Global Campus
Prepare students for external examinations including determining predicted grades
Provide students with advice on option choices
Support named students in undertaking MYP Personal Projects and DP Extended Essays and assessing accordingly
Participate in Academic Board meeting to support individual students?

Pastoral

Engineering and exploiting opportunities to enhance student wellbeing and positive attitudes to learning

Keep regular records of Attendance in lessons
Report to and liaise with GLL team, SEN, EAL and Counselling Teams to ensure extra support is provided to those students who need it
Carry out breaktime, lunchtime and before and after school duties as per the school Rota
Report any concerns about children in danger or vulnerable situations to the Safeguarding team
Mentor older students if and when appropriate
Upholding school Code of Conduct for students at all time

Role of Tutor

Undertake the role of Form Tutor, including taking the daily attendance register
Ensure Daily Wellbeing Time and PSHE lessons are effective
Build relationships and trust with students
Support the assemblies programme through personal presentations and helping prepare class assemblies
Support tutee transition in to and out of ICS
Support tutees with CAS or SAA responsibilities

Parents

Building trusting and honest relationships with parents through timely and effective communications

Complete regular reports and attend arranged conferences, as per the school calendar
Maintain ongoing records of student attainment on ManageBac, as per the school Assessment Policy
Undertake, proactive, informal communication, including positive updates
Promote the outstanding practice of yourself, your teams and the whole school, through newsletters, yearbook and social media posts and informally through all conversations
Support the admissions team with open days

Environment

Creating inspiring and safe learning environments that encourage innovation and risk taking and celebrate Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Ensure a positive attitude to learning in all lessons by all students through planning carefully for classroom management and following up any concerns as per the school Behaviour Policy
Ensure that the organization of classrooms is conducive to learning and that classroom displays are used to aid teaching and learning or to celebrate student success
Report any Health and Safety or IT issues to the relevant teams in a timely manner
Ensure that all students are treated with equity, that diversity is celebrated and inclusion is realized at all times in every classroom

Teamwork

Act to support colleagues in our multiple communities

Support the Head of Subject Group with the planning and execution of Department Development Plans
Support the Head of Subject Group with Curriculum development, including the creating, discovering and sharing of materials, teaching ideas and teacher resources
Provide suitable material ensure your lessons can be covered effectively in the event of absence
Take an active part in department meetings in order to develop the department to the full
Support the school in undertaking NEASC accreditation visits and IBO review visits
Cover the classes of absent colleagues as per the school Cover Policy
Support the school in undertaking the NAE Self Evaluation process
Support to universities counselling team in preparing students for making applications or attending interviews
Support NAE Global and Regional Events and initiatives
Play an appropriate part in the development of the IB as an organization and in developing curricula

Professional Development

Committing to Continuing Professional Development to enhance practice and increase impact on student learning

Utilise feedback from lesson observations, data analysis and student voice to strive for improved practice and impact
Keep up to date with changes to the relevant subject matter, changes to MYP and DP curriculum requirements and subject specific teaching approaches
Keep up to date with thinking regarding student wellbeing and pastoral care
Actively engage with relevant training available on NAU and through IB workshops and cascade to team members
Actively engage with the NAE Performance Management process through SuccessFactors
Look for opportunities to support NAE working groups or initiatives
Support the Professional Development of others across the organisation

Promoting School Culture

Playing an active and positive role in promoting a school culture based on Excellence, Respect and Service

Embody the ICS Values of Excellence, Respect and Service at all times
Embrace the twin concepts of Responsibility and Accountability at all times
Treat all members of the ICS community with respect and curtesy
Exhibit outstanding attendance and punctuality at school
Be punctual in meeting school deadlines and attending meetings
Uphold the standards and expectations set out in the ICS Code of Conduct for staff
Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school

Other

To engage and commit to professional learning and personal development as part of the company’s investment in staff as the key resource in the organisation.
Meet statutory responsibilities and company policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation.
To promote and adhere to the Company Vision and Values:
Opportunity – For us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress.
Impact - For us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive andlasting.
Leadership - For us, leadership is about considering the team’s needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive and showing real accountability and responsibility.
Respect - For us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance and gettingthe little things right
Any other appropriate duties as allocated by the Principal

Person Specifications

Qualifications / Training

QTS/PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification - Essential
Experience of A Level, AP, IB MYP or IB DP, at least 2 years’ experience - Essential
Bachelor’s degree in related subject - Essential
Evidence of personal commitment to continuing professional development - Essential

Experience / Knowledge

Knowledge and experience of working with IB curricula - Desirable
Experience of working in an international setting - Desirable
Demonstrable passion and detailed knowledge of subject areas - Essential
The ability to adapt personal teaching style to suit a student body coming from different educational systems and cultures - Essential
Ability to set clear and appropriate targets, feedback to students and make use of assessment information to promote each student´s attainment and progress, and to plan future lessons. - Essential
A willingness to undergo training in an area of the school’s co-curricular programme and gain knowledge, experience and qualifications. - Desirable
Contribution to the teaching of Theory of Knowledge course - Desirable
Experience in full time teaching 11-16 year olds in schools - Essential
Experience in full time teaching 17-18 year olds in schools - Desirable

Skills

The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences. - Essential
A demonstrable ability to successfully create, motivate and inspire students. - Essential

Personal Attributes

Internationally minded with a demonstrable passion for and deep understanding of the ICS mission and the identity of the school, including the ability to clearly and positively communicate the ethos and ideals of the school in theory and practice. - Essential
Passionate about teaching and learning - Essential
High levels of personal integrity. - Essential
Excellent organisational and time-management skills - Essential
Attention to detail - Desirable
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm - Essential
Willingness to take on multiple tasks - Essential
Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved - Essential
Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a “can-do” attitude - Essential
Ability to work independently, under own initiative and as part of team - Essential
Continually strive for improvement - Essential
Adaptability - Essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,000.00€ - 45,000.00€ per year

Work Location: In person