This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with students as a Secondary Teacher for Social Studies. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the Cambridge curriculum. If you are passionate about fostering academic excellence and have a strong background in social studies education, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our dynamic learning environment.
Purpose of Job
- Working to the LM in maintaining high academic standards within their subject area.
- To ensure that students are supported in their learning journey through Secondary School and set the highest aspirations for their students’ achievement and development, both in the classroom and through creating / highlighting opportunities outside the classroom.
- Model and promote best practice in the teaching and learning in the subject
- Monitor and evaluate all aspects of the work of the subject and to respond appropriately to emergent issues ensuring that students are supported in their learning journey
- Provide holistic pastoral support and engage as appropriate with parents / home to support student’s journey at school
Overall Responsibilities
- Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress
- Actively support the mission, values and vision, culture and policies of the school
- Inspire and motivate students, teachers and other school employees
- Comply with the professional duties of the Invictus Staff Handbook and additional policies & procedures
- Contribute to a school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional
- Engage positively in the school Appraisal process and performance management arrangements
- Take a fair and appropriate share of additional duties.
- Maintain a teaching load appropriate to the position, and as directed by the Head of Secondary.
- Support and attend all major school events.
- Are fully committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people
Education, training and qualifications
- Appropriate degree, with UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification giving QTS
- Working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England including KS3, IGCSE/GCSE and A Levels as appropriate
- Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development
Knowledge and experience
- Minimum two years’ teaching experience
- Be aware and up to date in all relevant safeguarding polices and practice
- Knowledge and experience of how to use of ICT effectively in promoting student learning
- Recent and consistent involvement in pastoral activities
- Previous experience or knowledge of working with students for whom English is not their first language
Jessie Hoe Huey Miin
CEI R1103861
EA: 99C4599
