MS MYP English and Individuals & Societies Teacher

Application Deadline: 31 January 2025

In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. A Middle School IB MYP English and Individuals and Societies 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.

Qualifications and experience. 

• Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent

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

• Experience of, and/or recent training in IB MYP English and INSO

Knowledge and Skills. He/She should: 

• be aligned with the ISL values of diversity, passion, identity and understanding 

• 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 Conceptual Learning and Assessment for Learning 
• be adept and accomplished at teaching IB MYP English and INSO to students age 6-8 years