Job Description

Teacher – Science - Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that help students connect theory to real-life applications.
• Ensure syllabus completion in line with curriculum timelines and exam readiness.
• Guide students through lab experiments safely, making sure they understand the concepts behind each activity.
• Assess students regularly and fairly—through tests, practical’s, and projects—and support them in improving.
• Be accountable for tracking academic performance and working towards strong student outcomes.
• As a class teacher, build a positive classroom culture, mentor students, and manage day-to-day class routines.
• Communicate regularly with parents to support student development and well-being.
• Contribute actively to school life—be it helping with academic events, exhibitions, or inter-house competitions.
• Keep the classroom vibrant with displays that reflect learning and student achievements.
• Recognise different learning needs and adjust your teaching to support and challenge each student appropriately.
• Work closely with your department and grade-level team to share ideas, resources, and good practices.
• Attend team meetings, planning sessions, and be an active contributor to school initiatives.
• Stay updated with curriculum changes and pedagogy through professional development.
• Be open to learning and growing—both as a teacher and as a mentor to students.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• A master’s degree in science (M.Sc.) or related field.
• Strong subject knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and Physics for middle school level.
• Cambridge/CIE/IGCSE training or certification is a strong advantage for international curriculum roles.
• 3–4 years of teaching experience in Middle School (Grades 3–5)
• Experience in handling CBSE board
• Proven track record of academic results and student growth
• Experience conducting science exhibitions, lab practical, Olympiad coaching, or extended learning projects is desirable
• Ability to deliver concept-based and inquiry-led learning
• Skilled in differentiating instruction to cater to mixed-ability classrooms
• Competency in evaluating performance, and giving constructive feedback
• Experience in conducting and supervising lab work and ensuring safety compliance
• Excellent classroom management and student engagement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, especially when interacting with parents and school teams
• Comfortable using technology in teaching – smartboards, Microsoft Teams etc.
• Ability to collaborate with peers, department heads, and academic coordinators
• Warm, approachable, and empathetic toward students’ academic and emotional needs
• Flexible and open to continuous learning and new teaching strategies
• Able to contribute to school events, house activities, and class teacher responsibilities

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.