LP - History Teacher

We require forward thinking outstanding and skilled Lead practitioner History teacher, who shares a common passion about teaching and learning, improving provision and outcomes for students.

Lead Practitioner for Teaching and Learning

Job Description: Lead Practitioner History

Reporting to: Head of Humanities 

Salary - competitive

The Role

To raise standards of teaching and learning throughout Sandford International School 

Key responsibilities (in addition to the key responsibilities expected as a classroom teacher)

Leadership and Management

• Provide leadership in curriculum planning.

Ensuring the continuity and progression in all subject areas by supporting colleagues in choosing the appropriate sequence of teaching, interleaving, assessment for learning, evidence-based teaching strategies, and supporting colleagues to identify clear learning objectives throughout the curriculum.

• Lead and inspire others in teaching and learning.

Enable all teachers to achieve proficiency in teaching and learning, through coaching and mentoring, as well as through the provision of CPD and INSET training, to raise attainment across the school. 

• Respond to the teaching and learning needs of the school.

Assist SLT and the Head of Humanities in monitoring, evaluating, and continually improving the quality of teaching and learning, and assessment for learning throughout the school. To Lead the development and best practise of the Professional Learning Group

Teaching and learning

• Be an outstanding teacher.

Demonstrate ability to motivate and challenge pupils of all abilities across all Key Stages and have a proven track record of success in raising pupil attainment. Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning.

• Model outstanding teaching.

Provide open door provision for staff to observe and discuss teaching and learning strategies, and lead collaborative planning and development, including the sharing of resources and best practice.

• To be an effective teaching and learning communicator, coach and/or mentor.

Provide training sessions, use coaching, and mentoring to enable teaching staff to achieve their full potential, and to create bespoke programmes for targeted teachers across the school.

Personal specification

• Exude a passion for teaching and learning.

Communicate commitment to improve and develop teaching and learning in your own practice and the practice of others which is evident in day to day classroom practice and conversations with colleagues, students, and parents.

• Proactive and confident expression of skills.

To demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to find new and progressive solutions to existing challenges. To engage in active research to identify best practice within the context of Sandford International School, and collaboratively work with colleagues to bring about desired change.

Qualification Criteria

• Provide evidence of suitable qualifications and experience.

Must have a bachelor’s degree and be qualified to teach in your country of origin. Should have a passion for teaching and it is desirable to have further postgraduate qualifications related to this role e.g a Master’s degree or higher in Education or other relevant subject.

• Provide evidence of recent CPD.

Participation in online courses, self-led reading and/or research, school INSET and CPD sessions, peer support and training to establish outstanding classroom practice.

Successful applicants need to:

a)     an excellent teacher of history.

b)     demonstrate an excellent leadership record and provide evidence of impact.

c)     be a highly motivated with a successful track record of working with a wide range of staff, students and families.

d)     show a commitment to and an enjoyment of history within and beyond the curriculum

e)     have vision, creativity, drive and enthusiasm to develop teachers in the department

f)      be able to communicate effectively and have a repertoire of inter-personal skills which motivate, lead, support and challenge other colleagues; and

g)     be committed to the safeguarding of students.

In return, we can offer you:

a)   an opportunity to shape the next step of your leadership journey through values-led leadership.

b)   to be part of the whole school's improvement

c)   a chance to make a real difference, improving the outcomes for our children

d)   a competitive tax-free salary (net)

 e)   annual gratuity equivalent to one month’s salary (net)

 f)    annual flights to home country for the staff member, spouse, and up to two dependents

g)   international medical cover including for legal dependents (two children under age 18 and a spouse).

 h)   fully furnished accommodation.

 i)    pick up and drop off at your residence in the morning and after school, except if you are living within a short walking distance from school

 j)    weekend transport for shopping in downtown Addis

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mr. Richard Cogley (Head of School) via Bezaye Kebede (HR Manager) bezaye@sandfordschool.org

Please write a supporting letter outlining what skills and experiences make you an ideal candidate for the post (word limit 500).

A job description is enclosed.

Closing date: 15th October 2024

Application Process

Please submit your application via the TES 'Quick Apply' and attach your letter of application within the 'Quick Apply Section'. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted soon after application, and requested, before the interview to complete a standardised school application form, which is part of our safeguarding procedures.

“Sandford International. School is committed to:

 a)   safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children; and

b)   as a Non-Governmental Organisation staff are expected to be non-partisan, committed to equal opportunity for all, irrespective of race, religion, and sex, and reject discrimination on any grounds”

All staff members are expected to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to either a local or international police check.

Sandford International School is an equal opportunities employer.