Job Opportunities at Greensteds International School

Job & Person Specification: Senior School Teachers of Science

• We are looking for 3 Teachers of Science.
• Successful candidates will be specialized in teaching at least one Science across the whole Senior School (Year 7-13), including IGCSE and A Level.
• The ability to offer teach another Science subject will be an added advantage.
• The department consists of 3 full time specialist teachers and 2 qualified lab technicians
• We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range.
• Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential.
• The willingness to take a full and active part in all aspects of a thriving and progressive school is vital, including the ability to coach team sports and/or take an active part in the wider co-curricular
  programme.
• The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Science.The Teacher is Expected to
• Be punctual for school and lessons
• Attend all assemblies and register students when required
• Plan schemes of work, prepare lessons, set homework and mark work done by the students
• Integrate technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set examinations, provide assessments and tests as necessary, write reports and monitor the progress of the students
• Record weekly the marks, grades achieved by the students
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training out of working hours
• Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain professional competence in instructional techniques and in specialized teaching through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervise students
• Accept a reasonable number of school duties outside normal teaching hours
• Participate fully in the School’s programme of extra-curricular activities
• Take an interest in and be involved with the pastoral welfare of children and bring to the notice of the Senior Management Team, children with particular difficulties
• Plan ahead the needs of his/her teaching subject or subjects; provide the school bursar with lists of books and equipment and their costs and produce invoices for goods purchased
• Supervise discipline and standards of behaviour and dress code within School by maintaining a high standard and setting a personal example in all these matters
• Assist as necessary with entrance examinations, yearly examinations and external examinations held in school
• Hand over all books, keys and records as and when required by the School
• Undertake a mentoring or training role in the supporting of other teachers

Applicants Should Have

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (BSc./B.Ed. Physics) or related field and a teaching qualification.
• Experience in teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales up to A-Level.
• Creative teacher with the ability to take leadership responsibilities
• The ability to teach another Science Subject will be highly advantageous
• Ability to teach Psychology will be an added advantage.
• Have or apply for a ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
• Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school.

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Job & Person Specification: Head of Sixth Form

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the continuing development of a thriving, successful, distinctive and globally aware Sixth Form experience.
• The role has pastoral, academic and marketing elements and includes responsibility for developing the use of the School’s assets for the Sixth Form and line managing and working collaboratively with staff in charge of sixth Form.
• The role will also involve working closely with House Parents and Dorm Tutors.
• It is therefore likely to involve significant strategic, as well as operational responsibility, alongside project management.
• The post holder will be accountable to the Deputy Head.The following outline gives an overall range of duties and responsibilities but is not exhaustive and the Head of Sixth Form may be required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the post, as the Headmaster or Governing Body may reasonably require.
• Promoting Greensteds School Sixth Form as an aspiration for internal and external applicants.
• Working with the Headmaster, Deputy Head, Director of Pastoral Care, House Parents, Examinations Officer, Heads of Department and Sixth Form Teachers in promoting enrichment opportunities for Sixth Form developing and preparing Sixth Form students for University and work life.
• Liaise with the Head of Careers in advising students and parents in their University choices and closely monitor university application processes.
• Developing a successful, coherent programme to prepare the most academically capable candidates for entry to leading universities in liaison with the Deputy Head.
• Promoting the role and value of Sixth Form students’ involvement with other year groups formally and informally.
• To ensure the Sixth Form area is kept in good order, ensuring the maintenance of a conducive, safe and orderly environment.
• Working with the Deputy Head Pastoral and HMs to maintain pastoral cohesion and good discipline with the Sixth Form.
• To line manage the Sixth Form Teachers and Tutors;
• To oversee the writing of Sixth Form reports, provision of subject information to parents, parents’ meetings and response to parents’ enquiries, ensuring that high standards are maintained;
• To safeguard students and maintain their health and safety both when they are on the School Premises and when they are engaged in authorized School activities.
• In liaison with the Head of Careers, attend or organize sixth form students to attend and participate, in relevant careers and University fairs
• As member of the Senior Management Team, attend weekly SMT meetings and conduct Sixth Form Tutor meetings, ensuring the provision of agendas and minutes;
• In liaison with Examinations Officer prepare students for mocks, exams and re-sits
• Co-ordinate the Heads of Departments, to assist Year 13 through the clearing procedure and to deal with any queries regarding results
• To conduct individual interviews with Year 11 students and parents (in February) after the mock GCSE examinations.
• To formulate the Sixth Form annual budget, to monitor expenditure and keep an inventory of equipment and other resources.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree (BA/B.Ed/BSc) and a teaching qualification.
• Experience as Head of Sixth Form in a progressive British Curriculum School
• Experience and proven success in teaching a subject (Business Studies/Geography/Science/Humanities) in the National Curriculum of England and Wales up to A-Level.
• Ability and experience in teaching BTEC Courses
• Ability to coach and mentor Senior School Students
• Have or apply for a ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
• Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school

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Job & Person Specification: Head of Science

• The successful candidate will be able to teach at least one Science subject across the whole Senior School (Year 7-13), including IGCSE and A-Level.
• The department consists of 3 full-time specialist teachers and 2 qualified lab technicians We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range.
• Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential.
• The willingness to take a full and active part in all aspects of a thriving and progressive school is vital, including the ability to coach team sports and/or take an active part in the wider co-curricular programme
• The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Faculty.

Roles

• Be punctual for school and lessons
• Attend all assemblies and register students when required
• Plan schemes of work, prepare lessons, set homework and mark work done by the students
• Integrate technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set examinations, provide assessments and tests as necessary, write reports and monitor the progress of the students
• Record weekly the marks, grades achieved by the students
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training out of working hours
• Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain professional competence in instructional techniques and in specialized teaching through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervise students
• Accept a reasonable number of school duties outside normal teaching hours
• Participate fully in the School’s programme of extra-curricular activities
• Take an interest in and be involved with the pastoral welfare of children and bring to the notice of the Senior Management Team, children with particular difficulties
• Plan ahead the needs of his/her teaching subject or subjects; provide the school bursar with lists of books and equipment and their costs and produce invoices for goods purchased
• Supervise discipline and standards of behaviour and dress code within School by maintaining a high standard and setting a personal example in all these matters
• Assist as necessary with entrance examinations, yearly examinations and external examinations held in the school
• Hand over all books, keys and records as and when required by the School
• Undertake a mentoring or training role in the supporting of other teachers

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (BSc./B.Ed.) or related field and a teaching qualification. Relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Experience in teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales up to A-Level.
• High level of creativity and experience in heading a department/faculty in a BNC school
• Have or apply for an ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
• Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school

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Job & Person Specification: Teacher of Drama and English

• The opportunity has arisen to appoint an outstanding and inspirational practitioner who has the drive and ability to inspire our students to their best, leading Drama across the School.
• The Drama department boasts an impressive track record at both GCSE and A-Level.
• The department has a strong influence throughout the School and, whilst focused on the Senior School, the successful candidate will be expected to foster close ties with the Junior School, English department and the extracurricular programme.
• The willingness, experience and ability to lead the production of Whole School theatre is a must.
• We are looking for a forward-thinking teacher who is able to contribute to this thriving department.
• A successful track record in teaching English as a second language (ESL) would also be advantageous, as would experience and success in teaching English language and literature in Key Stage 3.
• We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range.
• Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities
  is essential.
• The post holder will be accountable to the Head of English and Deputy Head- Academic.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed.) preferably in English and Literature or in Drama or related field and a teaching qualification. Relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Experience in teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales up to A-Level.
• High level of creativity and experience in heading a department/faculty in a BNC school
• Have or apply for an ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
• Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school

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Job & Person Specification: Teacher of Humanities

• The successful candidate will be able to teach Geography across the whole Senior School (Year 7-13), including IGCSE and A Level.
• We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range.
• Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential.
• The willingness to take a full and active part in all aspects of a thriving and progressive school is vital, including the ability to coach team sports and/or take an active part in the wider co-curricular programme.
• The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Geography.The Teacher is Expected to
• Be punctual for school and lessons
• Attend all assemblies and register students when required
• Plan schemes of work, prepare lessons, set homework and mark work done by the students
• Integrate technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set examinations, provide assessments and tests as necessary, write reports and monitor the progress of the students
• Record weekly the marks, grades achieved by the students
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training out of working hours
• Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain professional competence in instructional techniques and in specialized teaching through inservice education activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervise students
• Accept a reasonable number of school duties outside normal teaching hours
• Participate fully in the School’s programme of extra-curricular activities
• Take an interest in and be involved with the pastoral welfare of children and bring to the notice of the Senior Management Team, children with particular difficulties
• Plan ahead the needs of his/her teaching subject or subjects; provide the school bursar with lists of
  books and equipment and their costs and produce invoices for goods purchased
• Supervise discipline and standards of behaviour and dress code within School by maintaining a high
  standard and setting a personal example in all these matters
• Assist as necessary with entrance examinations, yearly examinations and external examinations held in
  school
• Hand over all books, keys and records as and when required by the School
• Undertake a mentoring or training role in the supporting of other teachers

Qualifications

• At least a B.Ed./B.Sc in Geography and a teaching qualification.
• Experience in teaching the National Curriculum of England and Wales up to A-Level.
• Experience in teaching Geography up to A-Level is desired
• Ability and experience in teaching a BTEC and/or PSHE courses will be highly advantageous
• Ability and experience of leading a department and preparing A-Level students for exams
• Have or apply for a ICPC or Good Conduct Certificate
• Willingness to contribute fully to the boarding and extracurricular life of a busy, full boarding school

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Job & Person Specification: PE Teacher

The post holder will be accountable to the Director of PE.The Teacher is Expected to

• Be punctual for school and lessons
• Attend all assemblies and register students when required
• Plan schemes of work, prepare lessons, set homework and mark work done by the students
• Integrate technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
• Set examinations, provide assessments and tests as necessary, write reports and monitor the progress of the students
• Record weekly the marks, grades achieved by the students
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training out of working hours
• Communicate regularly with parents through e-mail, telephone and parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain professional competence in instructional techniques and in specialized teaching through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervise students
• Accept a reasonable number of school duties outside normal teaching hours
• Participate fully in the School’s programme of extra-curricular activities
• Take an interest in and be involved with the pastoral welfare of children and bring to the notice of the Senior Management Team, children with particular difficulties
• Plan ahead the needs of his/her teaching subject or subjects; provide the school bursar with lists of books and equipment and their costs and produce invoices for goods purchased
• Supervise discipline and standards of behaviour and dress code within School by maintaining a high standard and setting a personal example in all these matters
• Assist as necessary with entrance examinations, yearly examinations and external examinations held in school
• Hand over all books, keys and records as and when required by the School
• Undertake a mentoring or training role in the supporting of other teachers