DP Geography& MYP Individual Societies

IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Humanities and IB Diploma Geography: Job Description/Teacher Profile 

Scope:MYP Humanities and DP Geography (Grades 6-10, age 11-16 and G11-12, age 17-18) 

Reporting to:Head of Humanities, MYP and DP Coordinators, Head of Secondary 

In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. An IB MYP and DP Humanities teacher should be an adaptable and inspiring educator, with the ability to deliver a coherent, integrated, broad, inquiry-based programme.He/Sheshould 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/Sheshould 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.

1Qualifications and experience.The school prefers peoplewith:

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

1.2 Experience of, and recent training in, IB MYP Humanities plus DP Geography. 

2Knowledge and Skills.He/Sheshould: 

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

2.2 possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, inparticularhe/she should be able to communicate effectively in English 

2.3have 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 

2.4 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 

2.5be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters 

2.6 be aware of the principles of Understanding by Design and Assessment for Learning