Secondary Teacher of Design & Technology

Job Description

• Representing areas of knowledge, understanding and skills, in all their richness, to the students taught.
• Inculcating by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
• Promoting interculturalism and recognise and reward globally minded communication, thought and behaviours.
• Teach with consistent effectiveness the students in their classes, taking full account of all students’ individual educational needs.
• Engaging and motivating students to achieve at a level that is as high as they can possibly achieve.
• Using excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to enjoy learning.
• Making full use of resources and learning technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.
• Plan and prepare schemes of learning and complete all required planning documentation for the team.
• Planning lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their individual learning styles, preferences and capabilities.
• Encouraging and enabling all students to become effective, confident and independent lifelong learners.
• Providing for students appropriate guidance, in loco parentis, on matters of importance and relevance to students.
• Maintaining excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school.
• Planning and delivery of a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.
• Cooperating with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent positive education practice in the classroom and in the community (in line with our behaviour policy).
• Taking active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse, including racist or sexist abuse, bullying, and any kind of corporal punishment.

Person specification

A Bangkok Prep teacher endeavours to show and develop:

• The qualities and values detailed on the person specification
• The Bangkok Prep Life Values
• Their practice in line with the Vision, Mission and Life Values of the school at all times work in line with the CIS Code of Ethics and United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

TEACHING, LEARNING AND THE CURRICULUM

In accordance with school’s policies and under the direction of the Secondary Leadership team the teacher will:

• Consistently teach high-quality lessons which align with our school’s understanding of High Quality Teaching and Learning.
• Teach with consistent effectiveness the students in her/his classes, taking full account of all students’ individual educational needs (LS, EAL, HEAL and emotional and social needs).
• Plan for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of relevant learning technologies.
• Ensure when planning lessons, that the opportunity for the developing digital competencies and critical thinking is consistently matched to the learner’s needs and ability.
• Set and mark work to be carried out by the students in school, at home and elsewhere as appropriate.
• Promote the intellectual, moral, cultural, physical and personal abilities and aptitudes of the students in her/his classes and provide guidance and advice to students on educational and relevant social and other matters.
• Make records of and reports on the personal and social needs of students.
• Adapt Teaching, Learning and planning in line with the Whole School Development Plan.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.