Descripción de la oferta
ISP Secondary Subject Specialism Teacher
Purpose of Role
To be a dynamic and inspirational teacher of your specialist subject with in-depth knowledge and a real passion for this subject. Effective planning and delivery of creative and dynamic lessons to all age groups from Key Stage 3 through to A Level is paramount, as is promoting the application of your subject knowledge through a wide range of engaging, practical activities. You should have experience teaching the exam syllabus for your subject at both GCSE and A Level and will strive to maintain the high standards set in this subject, promoting inquisitive, reflective and independent learning and supporting all pupils to reach their own individual goals. You should be a strong team player with a practical and flexible approach to problem‑solving, keen to play a leading role in the continuing development and improvement of your subject and in the implementation of new learning initiatives across the school.
Role Specific Duties
Responsible for teaching your specialist subject throughout the Secondary School (Key Stage 3–5, if required on timetable).
Raise awareness of and actively promote your subject through a range of curricular, cross‑curricular and extra‑curricular activities.
Promote your subject as an excellent option at IGCSE/AS and A Level.
Ensure that your subject department is adequately resourced to meet pupil needs and course requirements and that technological resources are used appropriately.
Create an inspiring learning environment for your specialist subject.
Produce, enhance and constantly develop learning schemes for your specialist subject.
Support teaching staff with help and training in your specialist subject.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students: their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are essential for learners.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well‑being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on what is most important and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make careful financial choices based on the needs of children, students and schools.
Learn continuously. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Teacher Key Responsibilities
Adhere to global ISP Principles and follow the criteria set out in the ISP Teacher Role Profile.
Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team, carry out professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current UK Teachers’ standards document.
Be accountable for leading, managing and developing teaching and learning in your key stage in line with age‑related curriculum objectives and school policies.
Carry out the role of a form tutor, monitoring and supporting the personal and academic needs of your tutor group.
This post receives 20% of the teaching timetable (8/40 periods of 40 minutes) as PPA time during which staff may be asked to cover for absences when needed.
(*Please note that for non‑tutors, this equates to 6/40 periods)
Strategic Responsibilities
Support other staff to develop their expertise in planning and teaching in your curriculum area via the Leading the Learning programme.
Record, analyse and interpret data in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to set targets, raise achievement levels and take appropriate action within your subject area.
Take responsibility for learning development in your year group and key stage, contributing to the whole‑school Learning Improvement Process and to the review and development of Learning Priorities.
Regularly reflect on performance and the impact of learning in your classroom by fully engaging in the leading the learning process (at least 6 LTL visits per year) and setting individual targets via the school’s self‑evaluation programme.
Teaching Responsibilities
Identify clear teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed.
Set engaging tasks that challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest.
Establish high expectations for all pupils.
Provide regular verbal and written feedback, setting clear targets and encouraging reflection to improve learning.
Identify SEN pupils (including high achievers) and ensure their needs are met; differentiate tasks accordingly.
Provide clear lesson structures by setting objectives, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.
Use assessment effectively to cover topics, yearly objectives and exam syllabi.
Maximise the quality and quantity of learning in the classroom through effective teaching strategies.
Monitor and intervene to ensure effective learning and high standards of behaviour.
Ensure pupils acquire new learning and receive ample opportunities to consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding.
Evaluate your own teaching critically to improve effectiveness and encourage pupils to reflect on their learning experience.
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
Assess achievement of learning objectives and use results to improve teaching.
Review and correct pupils’ work, setting targets for progress.
Record pupils’ progress systematically, keeping data to check understanding and inform future planning.
Develop and apply clear criteria for awarding grades and attainment levels.
Prepare and record data for pupil progress reports and present to parents at formal consultations.
Pastoral Care and Safeguarding
Assist in the role of a form tutor when needed, attending to the pastoral needs of an allocated forms group.
Monitor the welfare and general well‑being of all students.
Carry out termly reviews and set targets to improve progress, supported by the tutor and associate tutor.
Address pupil concerns by referring to form tutors and/or Key Stage Leader.
Promote school values and ensure compliance with school rules.
Accurately record attendance and punctuality data; report concerns to the Key Stage Leader/Head of Secondary.
Assist with the preparation and delivery of the PSHE curriculum as directed by the Head of Secondary.
Help to plan and participate in assemblies during the school year.
Immediately report safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or a member of the safeguarding team via the school Myconcern platform.
Operational Responsibilities
Adhere to and promote school policies and procedures (e.g., Behaviour for Learning, Anti‑bullying, Health & Safety, Safeguarding).
Share ideas on good practice with fellow staff.
Keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology.
Share playground and lunchtime duties and responsibilities with the team.
Participate in continued professional development.
Be an active member of the school community to support its vision and dedication to constant improvement.
Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE, BEd or equivalent).
Degree level education or an equivalent professional qualification.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Real passion for your specialist subject and a desire to constantly improve pupils’ learning experience.
Thorough knowledge of your subject curriculum in Key Stages 3–5.
Knowledge of a wide range of strategies to engage pupils and cater for diverse learning needs.
Experience preparing pupils for official external examinations (IGCSE and/or A Level).
Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the ever‑changing needs of the school and pupils.
Enthusiasm and commitment to the successful development of your subject department.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing and retaining high‑performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio‑economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
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