Early Childhood PYP Teacher Maternity Cover

Job Details Application deadline : 30 April 2025 Under Family / Husband Sponsorship Scope : Early Childhood Reporting to : Head of Early Childhood

About the Role 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 Early Childhood.

Knowledge and Skills

Be aligned with the ISL values of belonging, integrity, grit and kindness.

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 able to participate fully in an expanding primary school and in particular help to develop the team spirit.

Have a high level of awareness of current developments and research findings in the field of primary / elementary school teaching and learning.

Have the 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 to specified classes including 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 the 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 the 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 the development of the new pastoral programmes.

Benefits Refer to ISL Qatar Recruitment Brochure.

Education

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

Experience of the IB Primary Years Programme - Early Childhood.

Key Skills

Client Server

Account Development

Business Travel

Corporate Risk Management

Dsp

Litigation Paralegal

Employment Type Full Time

Experience years

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