Secondary Teacher Political Science

Job Description

Purpose of Role

Take responsibility for the holistic development, discipline, and wellbeing of students while ensuring they progress according to their abilities and perform strongly in board and internal assessments. Support curriculum delivery, student learning, and whole-school development through collaborative planning, positive classroom environments, mentoring, and active participation in school events and initiatives.

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.

Role Definition

Teachers Inspire, Guide and encourage students to develop and fulfil the student’s academic potential. They plan, organize and implement the instructional program.

Responsibility Deliverable

1. Delivering the Curriculum

2. Supporting the Students

3. Participation in School Development

Tasks & Activities

1. Delivering the Curriculum

a. Take responsibility in supporting, nurturing and taking a genuine interest in the holistic development of children assigned to you.

b. Work closely with the Co-ordinator and fellow teachers to ensure the effective preparation and delivery of the plans

c. Putting into practice the school’s learning and Teaching Strategy and employing a wide variety of learning and teaching tools to make learning both effective and enjoyable.

d. Ensure curriculum documentation is recorded in the work planners and meet the deadline.

e. Ensure that the notebooks are corrected and proper feedback is given to the students.

f. Ensuring that all students are able to progress according to their ability.

g. Maximising learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom through fieldtrips, visiting speakers, varied teaching styles and resources.

h. Establishing and monitoring clear homework expectations and providing meaningful feedback.

2. Supporting the STUDENTS

a. Ensuring discipline (refer discipline policy) at all times in classrooms, play grounds, and in school buses is a matter of moral obligation of every teacher.

b. Ensuring all the students perform very well in their academic assessments both in board as well as their FA’s and SA’s.

c. Identifying students who need SEN support and providing personalised care to bring them on par with others, during and after school hours.

d. Teachers need to see that all students speak only in English at all times except in second language classes.

e. Maintain positive learning environments where students are actively and collaboratively engaged in learning

f. Giving constructive, positive feedback to students through dialogue and marking of their work.

g. Plan outbound learning and guest/expert sessions along with the coordinator.

h. Keeping accurate records of the progress of each student. Keeping appropriate levels of confidentiality regarding students (academic tracker)

i. Being flexible in order to help the school meet the needs of students

j. Reporting student progress to parents through conferences and written reports.

k. Creatively displaying student work within classrooms and the shared areas of the school

l. Teachers, who engage the last period, shall make it a point to sign the handbook and to leave classroom only after ensuring that all students have left.

m. To be a mentor for the students for their academic and personal needs. Inform the coordinators if the student needs the support of Student Counsellor.

n. Choose a value every two months and ensure these values are spoken about and exhibited across the campuses (in classes, corridors and assemblies) - Grades 1 to 8.

3. Participating in Whole School Developments

a. Punctuality to school and classes must be the order of the day

b. collaborating with colleagues on curriculum planning and development

c. Attending and helping to organise events for students, parents or the wider community.

d. Reporting any maintenance or health and safety concerns directly to the help desk

e. Working effectively in a transparent and collaborative manner and provide professional support for colleagues

f. Show responsibility in safe and proper use of school facilities and resources. Reporting any maintenance or health and safety concerns directly to the help desk

g. Take charge in creating a healthy and safe environment for the students. Be observant and vigilant on safety and discipline aspects while in field trips, dining hall or in school bus.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Positive Student Survey

• Completion of Minimum training hours

• Managing and Display of Student works in the Soft Boards and across learning environments

• Board handling facilitators

o Erode CBSE – Grade 10 and 12 all above 70%.

o Erode CBSE – Centum in your subject (Grade 10 or 12)

• Portion completion within the timelines of the policy

• Maintaining student mark score record and ensuring every child is progressing (academic tracker)

• Student work corrections and appropriate feedbacks within timelines.

• All templates related to planner and compliances to be followed.

Skill

• Proficiency in English

• Clear Communication

• Collaborative Skills

• Analytical Skills

• Counselling

• Self-Management

Knowledge

• Subject Knowledge

• IT

• Teaching Strategies and Methodologies

Traits

• Principled

• High energy

• Persistence

• Honesty and Integrity

• Approachable

• Empathetic

• Diplomacy

• Humility

Motives

• Self-Development with Organizational Growth

Values

• Values matching with the Mission of the TIPS

• Commitment and Passion

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.

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.