Supply / Cover Teacher - Science

Nord Anglia Education•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Science Department at the British International School of Houston includes specialist teachers in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The Secondary Science department provides learning across the natural Sciences for students aged 11 to 18 years old. We seek to employ an experienced Chemistry Teacher, to work with students in the Middle School (ages 9-14) and High School (15 – 18). The ideal candidate will be able to teach general Sciences at Middle school and experience teaching the IGCSE (or High School equivalent) in Chemistry will be desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Teaching Qualification (PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status)
Minimum 2 years teaching experience in Science/Chemistry
Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures
Excellent analytical skills - with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success
Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching the IGCSE (or High School equivalent) in Chemistry is desirable.

Responsibilities

Commitment to student wellbeing; working to ensure that student safety, child protection and student wellbeing are the number one priority.
Vigilance for, and commitment to the wellbeing of those that we work alongside with.
Working with key school leaders and HR colleagues to ensure that HR policies and the NAE Code of Conduct are adhered to.
Ensuring that the BIS Houston is an environment where all staff feel respected, included, valued and that they belong.
Setting high expectations for students; inspiring, motivating and challenging students to achieve excellent progress and ambitious outcomes.
Representing the school’s values in every interaction with students, parents and colleagues.
Demonstrating the highest levels of integrity, ethics and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Actively and enthusiastically contributing beyond the classroom in the wider context of the school community.
Acting as an advocate for the school in the wider community.
Participating in all aspects of the professional programme.
Assisting in growing the school, sharing ideas, attending events and having a positive relationship with the MAC Team.
Demonstrating an ongoing record of keeping up to date with teaching/coaching best practice.
Reflecting on their own practice, being open to feedback and dedicated to developing professionally.
Delivering high quality teaching of General Sciences at Middle School and Chemistry at IGCSE or equivalent.
Engaging and challenging student learning through questioning and discussion techniques and proven-pedagogical strategies.
Creating a culture of learning and managing student behaviour to ensure an environment of respect and collaboration.
Participating in all aspects of our learning programme, in line with school policy that assist in growing the school and are linked to the agreed learning programme.
Setting clear learning intentions and educational outcomes.
Designing lesson plans, activities and assessments that are aligned to the school’s curriculum and that engage students.
Conceptualizing, planning and teaching well-structured lessons and programmes that engage, inspire and stretch students; encouraging them to be ambitious.