HS DP Psychology Teacher

Application Deadline: 31 December 2024

Reporting to: Head of High School

In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. An HS DP Psychology teacher should be an adaptable and inspiring educator, with the ability to deliver a coherent, integrated, broad, inquiry-based programme. He/She should be an outstanding teacher, learner, motivator and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of preparing students for international programmes in a stimulating, challenging and well-organised learning environment. He/She should be able to provide professional expertise, high quality teaching and learning, make effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.

1. 1 Qualifications and experience. The school prefers people with:

   
   

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or equivalent

• Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.

• Experience of, and recent training in, IB DP Psychology

1. Knowledge and Skills. He/She should:

   
   

• be aligned with the ISL values of belonging, integrity, grit and kindnness

• possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, in particular he/she should be able to communicate effectively in English

• have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best

• through differentiated instruction, and by using a variety of styles, be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students

• be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters 

• be aware of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning

• be adept and accomplished at teaching IB DP Psychology to students Grade 11 and 12

• have a high level of awareness of current developments in DP Psychology

• be able to participate fully in an expanding IB school and, in particular, help to develop the team spirit within IB Psychology