HS DP Psychology Teacher

Application Deadline: 31 December 2024Scope: High School Reporting to: Head of High SchoolIn 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.Requirements1 Qualifications and experience. The school prefers people with:Bachelor's degree in Psychology or equivalentQualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.Experience of, and recent training in, IB DP PsychologyKnowledge and Skills. He/She should:be aligned with the ISL values of belonging, integrity, grit and kindnnesspossess 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 Englishhave a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their bestthrough 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 studentsbe able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters be aware of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learningbe adept and accomplished at teaching IB DP Psychology to students Grade 11 and 12have a high level of awareness of current developments in DP Psychologybe able to participate fully in an expanding IB school and, in particular, help to develop the team spirit within IB Psychology