Promote high standards in all aspects of school life particularly in student progress
Actively support the vision ethos culture and policies of the school
Inspire and motivate students teachers and other school employees
Comply with the professional duties of the Harrow staff Code of Conduct
Contribute to a school culture which is positive purposeful and professional
Engage positively in the school Appraisal process and performance management arrangements
Are committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people
Teaching and Learning
Be an excellent teaching practitioner in planning preparing and delivering wellstructured clearly presented lessons appropriate to the abilities of all students and maximizing their learning progress
Make sure that the classroom is a stimulating environment that facilitates learning
Generate enthusiasm for the subject being taught and inspire all students to work to their potential
Liaise with the Head of Department/Faculty and Inclusion Team where a student may have special educational needs and with the tutor if a student is experiencing pastoral difficulties
Promote high standards of behaviour by encouraging a positive proactive approach to study and build productive relationships with students
Set homework according to policy and pertinent to the student s ability and wider workload
Promote high standards in the use of English as the common language and help ensure strong academic progress
Provide high quality accurate constructive and targeted information to parents at Parents Evenings in subject reports meetings and communications
Assess record and monitor the progress of all students according to Department/Faculty guidelines in order to provide accurate information to parents in a variety of forms as and when necessary
Develop maintain and share materials and resources in order to achieve excellent learning outcomes for all students
Partake proactively in the annual cycle of subject monitoring review and improvement planning
Accountability
Be respectful of the needs of colleagues and the school with regards to cooperation collegiality deadlines and team cohesion
Participate positively in meetings follow policies and generally contribute to the effective and efficient running of the school
Promote professional dialogue share ideas about teaching and learning and support other teachers in developing good practice and new approaches and initiatives
Engage positively in and contribute to INSET activities offered by the school
Enthusiastically contribute to crosscurricular links and initiatives and extracurricular activities
Be involved in new initiatives within the school as part of ongoing professional development
Take an active interest in maintaining subject knowledge learning networks and current educational research
Constructively contribute towards school developments and to implement agreed whole school policies and initiatives
Contribute and respond positively to the outcomes of the school s selfevaluation reviews and inspection
Behave in a manner befitting a role model for the students of the school and in a manner that brings only respect to colleagues and the reputation of Harrow
Be proactive in maintaining and developing your IT capability in line with the Digital Learning Strategy
Other Responsibilities
Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by members of the Senior Leadership Team and any duties that the Head Master/Mistress deems necessary for the effective operation of the school
Requirements
Education training and qualifications
Appropriate degree with PGCE or other teaching qualifications giving QTS national teaching permits from native English speaking countries majored in Education preferred
Working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England including KS3 IGCSE/GCSE and A Levels as appropriate
Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development
Native English speaker ONLY
Knowledge and experience
Minimum two years teaching experience relevant upper school English teaching experience preferred
Be aware and up to date in all relevant safeguarding polices and practice
Knowledge and experience of how to use of ICT effectively in promoting student learning
Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
Previous experience or knowledge of working with students for whom English is not their first language
Personal qualities
Respect for all members of a school community irrespective of position gender age and ethnic background
Passionate about teaching and a strong commitment to holistic education
The ability to inspire students through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to lead them towards outstanding academic outcomes
A positive and solutionfocused attitude to working life
Highly motivated ambitious and collaborative
Demonstrate empathy humility and genuinely care about children taking the time to listen and motivate them
Other
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check (for applicants who have never worked in UK) and no question regarding suitability to work with children
Benefits
- Salary: Negotiable
- Accommodation
- Annual Airfare Allowance (Home Leave)
- Relocation allowance
- Paid summer and winter vacations
A genuine interest in teaching and professional development Open-minded, patient, an adventurous spirit and professional flexibility 3 years or* above relevant teaching experiences Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Native English speaker TEFL, CELTA, or TESOL certificate Teachers license obtained from English native speaking countries is preferred Teaching experiences in English native speaking countries is preferred