General Description
In collaboration with their colleagues, teachers are responsible for planning and implementing an appropriate, school-aligned instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and personal potential.
Teachers participate in our student Personal Development Programme as a Homeroom Teacher or teacher of our MYP 'Core' Programme. They also support an ethos of holistic learning through their support of an after-school club, activity, or sport and attend a residential PDW for at least 5 days in term time with students.
The Computer Science and Design Teacher is expected to:
1. Teach Computer Science/Design courses in the High School (from MYP, IBDP, AP, BTEC and/or ISZL courses) and maintain curriculum documentation for these courses.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to student-centered and inquiry-driven pedagogy.
3. Involve students in planning for their own learning through appropriate and regular assessment;
4. Plan and implement significant units of work within a framework of continuity and progression;
5. Using a variety of different teaching strategies and resources to cater for a variety of different learning situations, abilities, and styles. Experience of UDL planning is an advantage but not essential.
6. Offering regular, written, formative feedback on student progress.
7. Demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social, and emotional dimensions of learning.
8. Participating in Personal Development Week (experiential education trip) and our Personal Development Programme (i.e., teaching PSHE, Homeroom, or Service as Action).
9. Be able to offer a co-curricular activity or sports team coaching after school as part of our wider programme.
10. Contribute to the smooth running of the school through performing regular duties and being familiar with school policies.
11. Lead by example and partner with students in their engagement with the community, locally, nationally, and internationally.
Working with ISZL Colleagues
1. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure departmental and school-wide philosophical alignment.
2. Collaborate within course teams to review, develop, and refine the Design and Computer Science courses to maximise and enhance student learning.
3. Participate in departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings as appropriate.
4. Engage with colleagues to deepen practice and learn from each other through regular meetings, lesson observations, and professional development opportunities.
5. Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional learning, reading, and demonstrate professional curiosity.
Working with ISZL Parents and External Community
1. Engage parents as a true partner in the learning process.
2. Keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication with parents.
3. Display student work to showcase their learning and accomplishments.
4. Present occasionally at parent evenings.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
1. Please refer to ISZL's Candidate Profile.
2. The candidate should hold a degree in a closely related discipline and a recognized teaching qualification or certification.
Application Process
1. Submit one PDF with a letter of interest and CV via the application link found in the Employment section of ISZL's website.
Key ISZL Reference Documents
1. Guiding Statements
2. Professional Standards
3. Teaching Standards
4. Learning Principles
5. Inclusion Policy
6. Visit the Employment section of ISZL's website for more information.