Supply / Cover Teacher

Nord-Anglia-Education

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced global experience

Collaborative culture and professional

Career development opportunities

Job summary

British International School of Houston, part of the Nord Anglia Education family, is seeking a dedicated Supply/Cover Teacher to inspire and support students within our state-of-the-art campus in Katy, Texas.

The role focuses on maintaining high standards of learning while collaborating with colleagues to deliver the English National Curriculum, IPC, and Maths Mastery with a modern, technology-enabled approach.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Education required.
PGCE/QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
Minimum 2 years teaching experience in primary curriculum.
Strong cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to quantify success.
Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

Commitment to student wellbeing and safety.
Uphold child protection and safeguarding at all times.
Collaborate with school leaders and HR to ensure policy compliance.
Create an inclusive classroom environment where staff feel valued.
Deliver engaging lessons aligned to ENC, IPC and Maths Mastery frameworks.
Plan and prepare well-structured lessons and assessments.
Support school-wide learning programs and contribute beyond the classroom.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PGCE/QTS or equivalent

Job description

School: British International School of Houston

About The British International School of Houston

This is an exciting time to join our community located in Katy, Texas just outside the Houston metro area. We have a state-of-the-art facility, that is one of the world's most advanced campuses. We are a successful, growing school with a highly committed and motivated team of teaching professionals at our heart. Our close knit and supportive team are proud of our school and community, educating around 1,300 young people from 67 nationalities each year. The National Curriculum for England, IGCSE and the IB Diploma are taught to our students from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 13 (Academy Year). Each year a high proportion of our students are accepted into top universities around the world.

We create a personalized learning experience for every student: building their character, growing them academically and setting them up to thrive. We are global learning community of learners who are committed to global citizenship and inovation, culivated through a collaborative and diverse learning journery.

Naturally, at BIS Houston, you'll find children who are happy, motivated, committed and love learning. Our community invests in staff with ongoing CPD opportunities and community-building opportunities to help you get the most of your time on campus and in Houston. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide engaging learning environments for students and staff alike.

To learn more about our wonderful school, please visit our schoolwebsite.

Supply/Cover Teacher

The British International School 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.

Roles and 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.

Engagement and Interaction

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Has a well-developed, extensive knowledge of child development, subject specialism and related pedagogy(including using Technology for Learning).

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

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.

Planning and Preparation

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.

Qualifications and 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.

Selection Process

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, we reserve the right to make an appointment sooner to the right candidate and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Working with Nord Anglia

Nord Anglia Education, is the worlds leading premium schools organization, with more than 90 schools located across 32 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 85,000 students from kindergarten through the end of secondary school. We are committed to providing a world class, safe and happy environment in which students can thrive and learn.

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students' success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don't just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King's College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Masters in International Education from King's College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you'll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world's most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits: