MYP DP English Language & Literature Teacher Discovery College

Job Summary

Discovery College is searching for an exceptional educator to fill the position of DP /MYP English Language & Literature main role of the classroom teacher is to maximise student learning and development through the planning preparation and teaching of the curriculum to meet students individual learning needs and achieve specific student outcomes. Teachers teach a range of student abilities and classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their curriculum. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection in order to improve their knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.

Main Accountabilities
Teaching and Assessment

• Use own professional role to ensure that the College is able to deliver on the 5 DC Outcomes for every student
• Plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet students individual learning needs and to ensure students progression
• Use a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning and classroom management
• Use flexible groupings and structured inquiry to deliver high quality lessons in line with the IBO philosophy
• Maintain a well organised and stimulating learning environment
• Use learning technologies to enhance learning
• Use information about prior attainment to set expectations for students
• Use a range of assessment and reporting methods that make students achievement visible in relation to learning outcomes
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers
• Plan and engage in professional learning activities that support College and systemic priorities
• Take responsibility for own professional development and use the outcomes to improve teaching and students learning
• Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the College
• Ensure administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently
• Collaborate positively with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students learning
• Participate in Quality Assurance and School Improvement in order to ensure high standards of professional practice and student outcomes
• Utilise the Professional Reflection and Development process
• to ensure own professional development and support for organisational priorities
• Contribute to the wider life of the College including through the co-curricular programme and offsite activities
• Support the academic pastoral and co-curricular work of the school
• As required as a Class Teacher or Learning Advisor provide care and support for students to ensure all students make excellent progress and have the opportunity to flourish
  Perform other duties which may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the Principal or his/her delegate.

Additionally the successful candidate will also be expected to have a significant impact on the Colleges extra-curricular programme and one opportunity to do this is in relation to sports. A wide range of sports are played at the College both competitively and for leisure including badminton basketball cross-country cricket football golf netball rugby swimming and volleyball. Further details of the Cobra Sports Programme can be found on the Colleges sports website.

Minimum Typical Education
Bachelor Degree in Education orBachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) or equivalent

and the key underpinnings

Minimum Typical Experience

An understanding of the IB and the key underpinnings of the curriculum frameworks is essential

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For enquiries please contact Rashmi Tandonat.

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Teaching in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a premier destination for expatriate and local teacher. ESF Teachers enjoy a lucrative salary package and a high standard of living overall in an exciting and vibrant world city. The teaching profession is highly respected student motivation and outcomes are excellent and all teachers receive considerable support from ESF with settling into Hong Kong as well as with their professional development. Please feel free to contact us in advance about life in Hong Kong if you feel a conversation on this topic would be helpful.

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