About this Middle School Teacher role at International Schools Partnership
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- Plan, prepare, and deliver Biology lessons aligned with the academic curriculum and institutional standards.
- Design engaging learning experiences that encourage scientific inquiry, analysis, and critical thinking.
- Teach topics related to living organisms, ecosystems, genetics, health, environmental science, and biological processes.
- Incorporate practical activities, experiments, and laboratory work when appropriate.
- Differentiate instruction according to students’ learning needs and abilities.
Assessment and Academic Monitoring
- Assess student performance through formative and summative evaluations.
- Maintain accurate records of grades, progress, and learning evidence according to school policies.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student achievement.
- Identify students requiring additional academic support and collaborate on intervention strategies.
Classroom Management and Learning Environment
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and organized classroom environment.
- Encourage active participation, collaboration, and academic responsibility.
- Supervise the appropriate use of laboratory materials, equipment, and resources.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures during experiments and practical activities.
Planning and Documentation
- Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and classroom resources.
- Maintain updated records including attendance, assessments, reports, and academic documentation.
- Meet deadlines and comply with administrative and academic procedures.
Communication and Collaboration
- Maintain effective and professional communication with parents, teachers, and school leadership.
- Participate in meetings, professional development sessions, and school activities.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and institutional initiatives.
Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students at all times.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school behavior policies.
- Report concerns or risks in accordance with institutional safeguarding procedures.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of Biology and life sciences.
- Ability to explain scientific concepts clearly and effectively.
- Classroom management and positive discipline skills.
- Analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Responsible management of laboratory materials and scientific equipment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Natural Sciences, Science Education, or related field.
- Teaching qualification or certification (desirable).
- Knowledge of middle school academic programs and standards.
- Professional teaching license or credentials as required by local regulations.
Experience
- Previous experience teaching Biology or Science at the middle school level.
- Experience in lesson planning and academic assessment.
- Experience managing laboratory activities and safety procedures (desirable).
- Experience working with adolescents.
- Experience in educational environments subject to inspections or compliance standards (desirable).
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding
and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
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 the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
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’ 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 and 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.
