English Teacher

Job description / Role

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching
• Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilise appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
• Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc.
• Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities eg. late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc.
• Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student's needs.
• Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
• Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning.
• Perform clerical duties associated with textbooks, instructional supplies, equipment, student reports and records, attendance reports.
• Prepare a daily program including daily lesson plans which shall be available for substitute teachers.
• Contribute to the monitoring of student outcomes and effectiveness of programs and the assessment and reporting of individual student progress.
• Contribute to the implementation of curriculum improvement/development.

Communication
• Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (e.g Ministry of Education officials).
• Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students' progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information
• Promote community understanding of the school, encourage the involvement of parents in the school and facilitate interaction between staff, students, parents and members of the community.
• Initiate, facilitate and engage in appropriate communication and interaction between staff, parents, school and community
• Professional development
• Take part in the school's appraisal procedures
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
• Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others
• Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral arrangements.
• Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.