Job Description

Purpose of Role

Students are at the heart of our educational mission. They inspire the continuous review and enhancement of the academic, emotional, and social knowledge that underpins our educational approach, as our commitment is to help them achieve exceptional levels of learning.

The primary responsibility of the Homeroom Teacher is to promote a positive school environment and model behavior aligned with the school's regulations, principles, and values among students. This includes ensuring student well-being through effective communication with both students and their parents or guardians, fostering the successful integration of students and their families into the School’s Educational Project.

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 wellbeing of ourselves 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.

Be financially responsible.
We make financial decisions carefully, based on the needs of our children, students, and schools.

Learn continuously.
Continuous improvement drives us. We actively engage in personal and professional development, as well as school improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the academic year for the assigned class, considering all aspects of the educational process appropriate to the grade level.
• Provide systematic and comprehensive support, addressing the developmental and educational needs of each student.
• Conduct formal parent/guardian conferences, whether requested by parents or initiated by the teacher, at least once per year, excluding Parent-Teacher Meetings and Parent Conferences.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the School's Internal Regulations, protocols, and policies in order to promote, enforce, and apply them consistently, ensuring the academic, emotional, and social development and wellbeing of students.
• Participate alongside students in extracurricular and special activities as determined by the Division Leadership Team.
• Attend all school community events established in the academic calendar, including talks, parent meetings, graduation ceremonies, recreational activities, and special events.
• Ensure that all members of the educational team support and guide each student to achieve their full academic potential through enthusiasm and ongoing monitoring of their learning.
• Work collaboratively with other school professionals (subject teachers, psychologists, learning support specialists, academic coordinators, and assistant principals) to develop strategies for complex cases, ensuring that all students achieve their learning goals.
• Actively participate in meetings with coordinators and assistant principals to establish strategies that foster student learning and positive school culture.
• Promote close collaboration with parents and guardians, initiating communication when appropriate and maintaining written records of meetings.
• Keep Division Leaders informed of all relevant matters concerning the assigned class and provide information to the Communications Team to ensure school information remains updated regarding ongoing activities and initiatives.
• Plan, organize, and conduct parent meetings, individual conferences, and student-parent interviews in accordance with the institutional calendar.
• Fulfill all teaching and administrative responsibilities, including attendance, punctuality, maintenance of academic records, substitute teaching duties, and other cycle- and department-specific requirements.
• Incorporate into daily practice all ISP policies related to student safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding.
• Complete all responsibilities associated with ISP technological platforms used for educational management, such as Engage and Learning Hub.

Skills

Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Bilingual Primary Education (or equivalent teaching qualification).

Qualifications

English Level: Full professional proficiency in English.

Experience

1 to 3 years of experience in similar teaching positions.

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.