Supply / Cover Teacher

Nord Anglia Education•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The British International School of Houston is seeking to appoint an outstanding Supply/Cover Teacher to inspire, challenge and support our students in our state of the art purpose built school. To lead student learning within our classrooms as part of a nurturing and vibrant curriculum offer, which develops confident, skilled students who thrive in any situation. To collaborate with colleagues on the development of a modern international Primary curriculum, supported by technology and strong teaching practice, which ensures great outcomes for all. To inspire our diverse students foster a love of learning and create links across the curriculum, which creates a standout education offer for all.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education
Teaching Qualification PGCE/QTS or equivalent
Minimum 2 years teaching experience in teaching Primary curriculum
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 wit mult-functional tasks.
Satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Nice To Haves

Experience with and knowledge of English National Curriculum (ENC), International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Maths Mastery and delivering a text centered approach to English (CLPE).

Responsibilities

A commitment to student wellbeing.
Working to ensure that student safety, child protection and student wellbeing are the number one priority.
Have a vigilance for, and commitment to the wellbeing of those that we work alongside with.
Work with key school leaders and HR Colleagues to ensure that HR policies and the NAE Code of Conduct are adhered to.
Ensure that the BIS Houston is an environment where all staff feel respected, included, valued and that they belong.
Sets high expectations for students; inspiring, motivating and challenging students to achieve excellent progress and ambitious outcomes.
Sets high expectations for themself. Demonstrates extensive knowledge and use of informal and formal assessment to refine practice and promote the highest outcomes.
Adapts and tailors teaching to the needs of individual students taking into account the stages of child development, creating a student-centric environment, with independent learners prepared for life in and beyond school.
Represents the school’s values in every interaction with students, parents and colleagues.
Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, ethics and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Actively and enthusiastically contributes beyond the classroom in the wider context of the school community.
Acts as an advocate for the school in the wider community.
Has a well-developed, extensive knowledge of child development, subject specialism and related pedagogy (including using Technology for Learning).
Engages and challenges student learning through questioning and discussion techniques and proven-pedagogical strategies.
Knows where students stand as individuals, responds to their needs and evaluates and tracks progress.
Creates a culture of learning and manages student behaviour to ensure an environment of respect and collaboration.
Participates 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.
Sets clear learning intentions and educational outcomes.
Designs lesson plans, activities and assessments that are aligned to the school’s curriculum and that engage students.
Conceptualises, plans and teaches well-structured lessons and programmes that engage, inspire and stretch students; encouraging them to be ambitious.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD opportunities
Community-building opportunities
Unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family
Access extensive professional development
Gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools
Opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more
Exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation
Online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice.
Extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University
Unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields through collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London
Opportunity to earn an Executive Masters in International Education from King’s College London (for selected candidates)
A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
A culture that is fair and consultative
Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career