PS PYP Teacher

Application deadline : 31 March 2025

Scope : Primary

Reporting to : Head of Primary

In order to fill this role effectively the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. A PYP teacher should be an inspirational, passionate and adaptable educator with the ability to deliver an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary program. He / She should be an outstanding teacher, motivator, learner and communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and should be capable of preparing students for international programs 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

Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken

Experience of the IB Primary Years Programme lower or upper primary

Knowledge and Skills

Aligned with the ISL values of belonging, integrity, grit and kindness

Excellent communication skills, willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, able to communicate effectively in English

High level of understanding of current research on how children learn, able to motivate students to perform at their best

Through differentiated instruction and varied styles able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students

Support student needs in learning and pastoral matters

Aware of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning

Participate fully in an expanding primary school, help develop team spirit

High level of awareness of current developments and research findings in primary teaching and learning

Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload

Responsibilities

Implement PYP policy and strategic plans

Liaise with the Head of Primary and PYP Coordinator to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum, selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom

Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the PYP curriculum

Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems

Promote the health and safety of assigned classes

Participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training / meetings

Encourage team spirit in the primary school and develop links with colleagues across the school

Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals

Contribute to the extracurricular activities programme of the school

Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the primary school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.

Enhance the professional standing of the teaching body

Specific Targets

Lead the PYP Exhibition process

Participate in the current development of the PYP addressing matters arising from our PYP authorisation report

Use technology to support PYP learning especially through use of a Virtual Learning Environment (ManageBac, Microsoft Teams, etc.)

Support the school in meeting its programme obligations for NEASC and the IB

Participate in development of Assessment for Learning (AFL) and Understanding by Design (UBD)

Participate in development of the new pastoral programmes

Benefits

TAX free salary (Refer to ISL Qatar Recruitment Brochure)

Fully furnished house

International Health Insurance excluding USA

Utilities allowance

Flight Allowance

Tuition fees 1 child per hire

Shipping allowance

Settling allowance

Authentication of documents allowance

Key Skills

Client Server, Account Development, Business Travel, Corporate Risk Management, Dsp, Litigation Paralegal

Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1

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