Primary Performing Arts Teacher - Start Date August 2024
The British International School of Houston
Texas
- Salary:
- In addition to a competitive salary, our package includes private health insurance. with dental and vision: a pension contribution: flights out to the US and a relocation allowance.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/06/2024
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2024
Job overview
Primary Performing Arts Teacher
To apply, please click the following link:
https://careers.nordangliaeducation.com/job-invite/3448/
British International School of Houston
This is an exciting time to join our community in Katy, Texas located just outside the Houston metro area. We have a state of the art facility, that is one of the world's pedagogically advanced campuses. We are a successful, growing school with a highly committed and motivated team of teaching professionals at our heart. Our close knit and supportive team is proud of our school and community, educating around 1,000 young people from 67 nationalities each year. The National Curriculum for England, IGCSE and IB Diploma are taught from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 13 (Academy Year). Each year a high proportion of our students accepted into top universities around the world.
The Performing Arts Department at the British International School of Houston includes specialist teachers in Dance, Music and Drama. In addition to this, there is an extensive private instrumental programme involving a number of peripatetic teachers. This is a whole school department, providing Performing Arts learning for students aged 3 to 18 years old. This role seeks an experienced Primary Performing Arts Teacher with experience of teaching students across all school.
Roles and Responsibilities
Wellbeing
- A commitment to student wellbeing;
- Working to ensure that student safety, child protection and student wellbeing are the number one priority;
- Have a vigilance for, and commitment to the wellbeing of those that we work alongside with;
- Work with key school leaders and HR colleagues to ensure that HR policies and the NAE Code of Conduct are adhered to;
- Ensure that the BIS Houston is an environment where all staff feel respected, included, valued and that they belong.
Engagement and Interaction
- Sets high expectations for students; inspiring, motivating and challenging students to achieve excellent progress and ambitious outcomes.
- Represents the school’s values in every interaction with students, parents and colleagues.
- Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, ethics and standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Actively and enthusiastically contributes beyond the classroom in the wider context of the school community.
- Acts as an advocate for the school in the wider community
- Participates in all aspects of the professional learning programme.
- Assists in growing the school, sharing ideas, attending events and having a positive relationship with the MAC Team.
- Can demonstrate an ongoing record of keeping up to date with teaching/coaching best practice
- Reflects on their own practice, is open to feedback and dedicated to developing professionally.
Teaching and Learning
- Has experience and the skills to deliver high quality teaching of Drama with Early Years, Primary and Secondary aged students (3 – 18 years old)
- Has experience of delivering the IGCSE and IB curriculum
- Engages and challenges student learning through questioning and discussion techniques and proven-pedagogical strategies.
- Creates a culture of learning and manages student behaviour to ensure an environment of respect and collaboration.
- Participates in all aspects of our learning programme, in line with school policy that assists in growing the school and are linked to the agreed learning programme
Planning and Preparation
- Sets clear learning intentions and educational outcomes.
- Designs lesson plans, activities and assessments aligned to the school’s curriculum and engage students.
- Conceptualises, plans and teaches well-structured lessons and programmes that engage, inspire and stretch students; encouraging them to be ambitious
Events
- Lead/contribute towards school wide events throughout the year, including; Junior and Senior productions, concerts, Performing Arts Showcases
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Teaching Qualification (PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status)
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience
- Familiarity with the Julliard Drama curriculum, advantageous but not required as training will be provided
- Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures
- Excellent analytical skills - with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success
- Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Life Insurance
- Employee discount
Selection Process
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable persons from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, we reserve the right to make an appointment sooner to the right candidate and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.
About The British International School of Houston
- The British International School of Houston
- 2203 North Westgreen Boulevard, Katy
- Texas
- 77449
- United States of America
Our school offers a broad based academic curriculum with a positive, nurturing, child centered environment in which each pupil is valued as an individual. Our children flourish, grow in confidence and self esteem, are happy to be here and above all, are supported in striving to reach their true potential. There is a highly qualified team of teachers who offer our children the absolute best and are committed to developing strong partnerships between home and school.
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