IB Experienced Teachers at Mpesa Foundation Academy

IB: experienced teachers in the following subjects

• Mathematics
• Head of Biology
• Geography
• Physics
• Spanish

OVERALL PURPOSE

• To prepare and deliver high quality lessons in line with the IB (International Baccalaureate) and school’s vision
• Coach and support colleagues in developing schemes of work for the IB curriculum
• To ensure students acquire excellent knowledge and skills so they make progress, achieve their targets and are prepared for the next stage of their careers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and Delivery
• Prepare and develop schemes of work, lesson plans and resources based on IB guidance and philosophy
• Produce documents such as Records of Work, Course outlines, class analysis etc
• Differentiate lessons in order to match learners’ needs
• Deliver lessons that incorporate IT, active learning strategies and assessment for learning
• Set meaningful home learning, mostly using the FLIPPED learning approach
• Contribute and participate in intervention programmes
• CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
• Manage teaching time through punctual and consistent attendance and observance of school timetable
• Manage students’ behaviour in the classroom, on school premises and on trips
• Utilize resources efficiently to enable effective outcomes
• Use Academy data management systems such as LMS and Zeraki
• Develop and maintain a stimulating teaching environment, including producing engaging displays
• OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Undertake pastoral duties, including that of a form tutor so students are adequately supported through their school journey
• Participate in, organise and guide co-curricular and life skills activities
• Actively contribute to subject and pastoral teams
• Take ownership of own professional development and participate in CPD provided by the Academy
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships and relevant liaison and communication with staff and other stakeholders
• Attend to duties assigned
• To undertake any other additional tasks as may be reasonably required by the Head of Subject/Department, Head of Academics and Director Teaching and Learning.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent
• Must be TSC registered
• At least 5 years teaching experience or equivalent in a comparable institution
• Ability to foster a supportive environment for learners and educators to realize their full potential and willingness to work collaboratively
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all areas
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Demonstrably planning and organization skills and ability.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• MUST attend and complete in-house CPD programs on skills and competencies for team members
• Embrace champion communicator skills by communicating positively, clearly and effectively
• Superior personal and ethical standards.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with staff utilizing excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrate the promotion of CLAIRE Values across the department
• Good organisational planning skills and a proven ability to work with a large degree of independence, managing own workload and priorities and identifying opportunities to add value to the Academy
• Building relationships with team, managers, staff and volunteers

ADHERENCE TO THE FOLLOWING POLICIES AND DOCUMENTS:

• Teaching and Learning Policy
• Assessment Policy
• Lesson Cover Policy
• Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy
• Faculty CLAIRE values

ASSESSMENT

• Assess work using a range of assessment for learning techniques
• Develop assessments in line with IB guidance
• Provide effective verbal and written feedback to learners in good time
• Contribute to setting and moderating formative and summative assessments in line with IB guidance
• Analyse learners’ progress to inform future teaching and intervention
• Produce reports for academic clinics, students and parents
• Administer examinations effectively.