Primary Homeroom Teacher -Jan/Feb, 2025 onboard preferred

Child Protection Statement-

YCYW Commitment to Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We align our recruitment practices to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. Before any appointment is confirmed, we implement effective recruitment practices which include: interview, identity check, criminal record check and character/professional references. All teachers and other adults working at YCYW schools are expected to read and comply with our Child Protection Policy and Procedures and our Adult Code of Conduct for Working with Students.

The Primary Teacher works in a Co-Teaching relationship with their Chinese partner to provide education to the Primary students based on the Yew Chung Educational Philosophy and Objectives. The Co-teachers must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the Foundation, and achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of the students.

Duties:

A. Knowledge and understanding:

 Have a detailed knowledge of the relevant aspects of the National Curriculum of England

 Cope securely with subject-related questions which students raise and know about students’ commonmisconceptions and mistakes in their specialist subject(s)

 All primary school curriculum and assessment guidelines

B. Planning and setting expectations:

 Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the students being taught

 Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning and motivation. Set clear targets for students' learning, building on prior attainment and experiences

 Identify students who have special educational needs and are gifted and talented, and know where to get assistance in order to give positive and targeted support. Where applicable, implement and keep records on Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

C. Teaching and managing student learning:

 Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time

 Use teaching methods which keep students engaged, including stimulating students’ intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good use of resources

 Set high expectations for students' behavior, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships

D. Assessment and evaluation:

 Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching

 Mark and monitor students’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets for students’ progress

 When applicable, understand the demands expected of students in relation to the National Curriculum, KS1 and KS2

E. Relations with parents and wider community:

 Know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents.

 Recognize that learning takes place outside the school context and provide opportunities to develop students' understanding by relating their learning to real and work-related examples.

 Understand the need to liaise with agencies outside school.

F. Managing own performance and development:

 Understand the need to take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and in the subjects they teach.

 Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies, guidelines and practices.

 Set a good example to the students they teach in their presentation and their personal conduct.

 Evaluate their own teaching critically and use this to improve their effectiveness.

G. Managing and developing staff and other adults:

 Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues, such as, co-teachers, specialist teachers and associate staff. 

H. Managing resources:

 Select and make good use of books, equipment, ICT and other learning resources which enable teaching objectives to be met.

I. Perform other duties as may be required by the Co-Principals Skills/qualifications:

 Holder of Bachelor Degree and teaching certificate or license, with recognized qualification in primary education, child development or other related fields

 Minimum 2 years of full-time teaching experience

 Have passion for teaching students

 Sensitive and responsive to the needs of students and demonstrate commitment to their best interest

 Demonstrate commitment in teamwork

 Previous experience of working with a diverse group of young children and/or implementation of inquiry based learning approach is a plus