Cover - Geography & History Teacher

Description
Our Vision

To be leaders in the educational sector in Andalusia and to be recognized as a reference school for its educational quality, values and principles.

Our Mission

Educate citizens committed to learning, knowledge and universal values for their full development in a changing global society.

About the role

El Altillo International School is seeking a qualified and experienced Geography & History Teacher for Secondary students.

Applicants must have experience in teaching Geography & History and be excited by the challenge of contributing to curriculum development.

The successful applicant will be an accomplished teacher with experience, enthusiasm and a passion for teaching which will inspire our students.

They will also understand the importance of being part of a pedagogical team.

Key Responsibilities

Main purpose of Class Teacher

• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons to up to students following our curriculum
• Review lessons and resources regularly to ensure they provide maximum engagement and clear opportunities for pupils to develop key linguistic skills and processes
• Prepare and set tests, including a baseline assessment test at the beginning of the course
• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in their class ensuring equality of opportunity for all students
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
• Any other responsibilities as requested by the pedagogical department

Duties and responsibilities

• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and planning
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils' you teach
• Be aware of pupils' capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn
• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English
• If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies e.g. systematic synthetic phonics
• Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners' progress and levels of attainment
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils' progress
• Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study
• Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
• Participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments

Behaviour and Safety

• Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting selfcontrol and independence of all learners
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures

Team working and collaboration

• Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school and assemblies
• Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them
• Contribute to the selection and professional development
• Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learni

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