IBDP English Teacher

Isn Nice; Nice; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday and Christmas vouchers

Social security and optional health insurance

On-site welfare advice and support

Résumé du poste

A vibrant international school in France is seeking a Secondary IBDP English Teacher. This role focuses on delivering a dynamic curriculum for Middle and High School students. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in English, a qualified teaching certificate, and experience in MYP or IBDP. Responsibilities include planning lessons, evaluating student performance, and collaborating with peers. The school offers a supportive atmosphere and additional benefits such as holiday vouchers and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in MYP, IBDP, or equivalent curricula.
• An understanding of meaningful feedback and student reflection.
• Well organized and able to meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Plan and prepare learning activities focused on curriculum objectives.
• Evaluate student performance on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate with the Director of Inclusion for student support.

Connaissances

Collaborative teaching

Creative lesson planning

Classroom management

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in English

Qualified teaching certificate/licensure

Description du poste

<h3>Secondary IBDP English Teacher (MYP & IGCSE)</h3> <p>ISN seeks a Secondary IBDP English Teacher with MYP & IGCSE experience, who can provide excellent instruction and dynamic learning opportunities for Middle and High School, in alignment with ISN’s vision and mission, while supporting Globeducate events when appropriate for the department. The English department emphasises conceptual learning through literary and non- literary texts with an approach following a dynamic and internationally designed MYP, IGCSE and IBDP curricula.</p> <p>All teachers at ISN are expected to effectively develop and deliver the curriculum to the highest of standards.</p> <p>You will be working within the English Department and closely in line with the EAL department. The department functions in a collaborative and supportive manner based on mutual respect and understanding. We strive to deliver a dynamic programme at all levels and share best practices in an open and empathetic environment.</p> <h3>Teaching responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Plan and prepare learning activities that guide students towards achievement of curriculum objectives</li> <li>Use and develop a range of instructional techniques including inquiry based, project based and problem based learning using media consistent with available resources and student needs and capabilities</li> <li>Expand student use of individual and collaborative strategies to generate concepts and ideas</li> <li>Incorporate new technologies and tools in the creative process</li> <li>Evaluate each student's performance on an ongoing basis</li> <li>Ensure the required standards of classroom management and student behavior are met</li> <li>Work collaboratively within the English department</li> <li>Work collaboratively to support interdisciplinary projects</li> <li>Ensure a learning environment conducive to learning</li> </ul> <h3>Student safety and support responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Collaborate with the Director of Inclusion to ensure that teachers are aware of students' specific learning needs.</li> <li>Ensure that students who meet requirements have inclusive assessment arrangements.</li> <li>Ensure all activities are carried out with due regard to health, safety and safeguarding, in accordance with the Safe Guarding and Child Protection Policy.</li> </ul> <h3>Education and Experience</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in English</li> <li>Qualified teaching certificate/licensure</li> <li>Experience in teaching in one or more of the following curriculums: MYP, IBDP/A Level/Advanced Placement or equivalent, IBDP English A +B level</li> <li>An understanding of the approaches to teaching that include meaningful feedback, student reflection, and ATL skills.</li> <li>Positive, creative, collaborative teacher</li> <li>Committed to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning</li> <li>Flexible, resilient, supportive team player</li> <li>Passionate about learning</li> <li>Interculturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills</li> <li>Well organized and efficient</li> <li>Able to meet deadlines</li> </ul> <h3>What we offer besides the sunshine</h3> <ul> <li>Holiday and Christmas vouchers</li> <li>Social security and optional health insurance</li> <li>On-site welfare advice and support and help with banking arrangements.</li> <li>A caring and supportive Senior and Middle Leadership Team with a mission “to do what is right” and to offer individualised support to all members of staff.</li> </ul> <h3>Why ISN</h3> <p>Our vibrant school attracts local families and newcomers alike who embrace our joyful, family-like atmosphere and immersive English learning environment for their child.</p> <ul> <li>We warmly welcome children who cannot speak English or French at any ability level. We support students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) through our EAL department. Our children develop biliteracy through five French lessons a week.</li> <li>ISN’s spacious campus, with extensive facilities for sports and the arts, home to our ISN Wolfpack football team and popular IB Diploma arts courses, enjoys vast appeal with ISN families.</li> <li>We treasure our diversity; the school is a clear reflection of the international community on the French Riviera with around 42 nationalities. Each child's home language, culture and worldview are widely celebrated and enrich our learning community.</li> <li>Small and inclusive, at ISN, every child receives personalised attention to achieve their individual potential.</li> <li>Our school is located only five minutes from the international Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, with easy access to the A8 motorway, on the western edge of the city.</li> <li>We connect our students to their local IB World School by way of six bus routes throughout the Alpes-Maritimes department, including Cannes, Monaco Fontvieille, Monaco Grimaldi, Nice, Valbonne and Vence.</li> </ul> <h3>Headteacher</h3> <p>Mrs Mel CURTIS</p> <h3>Teaching information</h3> <p>Teachers at ISN are expected to hold an undergraduate degree in their chosen teaching subject, as well as a proper accredited teaching certification such as a postgraduate diploma, in addition to at least two years’ teaching experience.</p> <p>ISN is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and two satisfactory professional references which will be verified.</p>