English Language Teacher - KS 3
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About the Role
GEMS Education seeks an English Language Teacher for Key Stage 3 to deliver the curriculum, plan quality lessons, assess student progress, and contribute to school life. The role requires a skilled teacher with strong subject knowledge and excellent communication skills.
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Responsibilities
- Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter
- Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students
- Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students
- Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co curricular and extra curricular programmes in the school
- Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values
Requirements
- BA, MA + BEd English
- Skilled teacher with solid commitment to teaching and learning and strong subject knowledge in relevant area
- Excellent communication skills able to build relationships with students and colleagues
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Job Description
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
- Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilise appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
- Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc.
- Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities eg late entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc.
- Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs.
- Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
- Promote the general progress and well being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
- Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (eg Ministry of Education officials).
- Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral arrangements.
Skills
- Skilled teacher with solid commitment to teaching and learning and strong subject knowledge in relevant area.
- Excellent communication skills able to build relationships with students and colleagues and contribute to wider school life.
Education
- BA, MA + BEd English
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