Upper Primary PYP Teacher

International School of London Qatar

Scope: Upper Primary (Grade 3-5)

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, trans-disciplinary programme. He/She should be an outstanding teacher, motivator, learner 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.

Responsibilities.

• Immplement PYP policy and strategic plans
• Lliaise 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 extra-curricular 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.

The successful candidate will assume this post at a crucial stage in the development of ISL Qatar. The following list gives an indication of some of the specific current matters to be addressed:

• to lead the PYP Exhibition process
• tobr;participate in the current development of the PYP, addressing matters arising from our PYP authorisation report
• to use technology to support PYP learning, especially through use of a Virtual Learning Environment (Toddle, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• to support the school in meeting its programme obligations for NEASC and the IB.
• to participate in development of Assessment for Learning (AFL) and Understanding by Design (UBD)
• 4to participate in the development of the new pastoral programmes