JOB PURPOSE

Actively encourage and facilitate the formation of each student’s moral character, unique skills, capacities and talents through continuous improvement in ensuring quality education

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS

• Endeavour to maintain and develop the ethos of the school in accordance with the directions given by the Directors and subject thereto, the directions given by the Principal.
• Teach a class of students and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
• Contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and the Directors.
• Ensure that the agreed conditions of employment for school teachers are met.
• Implement agreed school policies and guidelines in consultation with the Principal.
• Support initiatives decided by the Principal and other staff.
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all students through differentiation of tasks.
• Be able to set clear targets based on prior attainment for student’ learning.
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment where resources can be accessed appropriately by all students.
• Keep appropriate and efficient records of work, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
• Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of students.
• Maintain good order and discipline amongst students in accordance with the school’s behavior policy.
• Participate in meetings which relate to the school’s management, curriculum, administration as well as organization. Lead, organize and direct support staff within the classroom.
• Participate in the performance management system for effective service delivery.
• Attend staff meetings, seminars and co-curricular events that are associated with the school curriculum.
• Carry out supervisory duties as required.
• Assist with out-of-school activities as may be needed from time to time.
• Ensure prompt and regular attendance of students and report any absence to the
• Principal or Deputy Principal in good time.
• Promote a professional image of self as a teacher.
• Always dress appropriately as a professional and uphold the school’s image.
• Undertake such duties that may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties of the post. Any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Principal, Deputy Principal or any other senior management staff

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

(minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job)
Education & Professional Certification

•  Bachelor of Education degree (Education) option or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution
•  Be a registered TSC member

Specialized knowledge

•  Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of current educational issues relating to the specialist subject areas

Skills  

• Strong leadership skills
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Embrace team spirit

Abilities

•  Ability to work with a diverse student body

Personal characteristics  

• Self-driven

List of essential experience

•  A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a recognized school

Essential qualities or behaviours

•  Be willing to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower students