Teaching and Learning
• to plan, prepare and deliver schemes of work in accordance with the academic programmes set out by the school, which facilitate active learning experiences for all children
• to assess and maintain records of children’s progress in learning, using this information to ensure that each child has the opportunity to succeed
• to manage the classroom environment so that it is a stimulating, well-resourced and orderly space which supports and encourages learning
• to have a thorough understanding of the purpose and aims of the school’s educational ethos
• to always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• to use all relevant technology to support learning, understanding and development
• to identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet the children’s varying needs
• to evaluate learning experiences and outcomes for children’s continual improvement
• to provide meaningful feedback and assessment for learning in line with the school’s policies
• to develop the best combination of international and Chinese approaches to deliver a personalised bi-lingual curriculum
• to ensure that the standards set out in the school’s policies, including but not limited to behaviour, teaching and learning and safeguarding are followed
• to ensure that all children are treated with respect – fairly and equally
• to ensure outstanding pastoral care in line with the school’s policies and expectations
Communication and Co-operation
• to work co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff
• to share information, ideas and resources with colleagues
• to develop supportive and productive relationships with parents
• to maintain accurate and complete records of children’s development
• to participate in departmental, school-based and parental meetings
• to share assessment data and ensure that it is appropriately archived
• to prepare required reports on children and their activities
• to participate in the supervisory duties shared by all members of staff
• to participate in the co-curricular life of the school
• to play a full part in the corporate life of the School
• to support the school’s image and profile in the community
Personal Qualities
• Ability to inspire children with a love of learning
• Ability to develop and challenge all children so that each child can achieve their best in art
• Willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life
• Strong interpersonal-relations and teamworking skills
• Ability to use ICT to enhance learning
• Good administrative and organisational abilities
• Good communication skills
• Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community
• Rigorous can-do attitude and flexible approach
• Positive team player with a sense of humour
