IB PE Teacher

UIS recognizes the importance of qualified, dedicated professional teaching staff. UIS teachers develop the full potential of each student. They promote IB Learner Profile attributes, employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, and support the Mission, Vision, and Values of the school. UIS teachers are committed to their personal and professional development in order to further inspire and guide their students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens of the world.

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity in the delivery of approved curriculum
• Seek opportunities within the curriculum to provide inquiry and to use a variety of sports equipment
• Emphasize the interconnectedness of all subjects taught in school in line with the school’s philosophy and that of the International Baccalaureate
• Maintain a positive, friendly, vibrant environment
• Plan and deliver lessons and units of work appropriately to different student grades and needs with clear learning objectives, organized in a sequential manner, and stored in the school’s information management program in the approved format
• Meet the learning needs of all students through differentiation, creating differentiated plans
• Evaluate daily and weekly planning, ensuring that it builds on current and previous achievement
• Ensure that assessments are returned promptly with constructive feedback including specific comments on strengths and areas for improvement, setting individual goals for students
• Use assessments effectively and with appropriate criteria in order to set realistic and challenging targets for improvement and to inform future teaching
• Set consistently high expectations for student attitudes towards learning and to ensure student engagement
• Teach and emphasize the meaning and importance of international-mindedness, active living, and identity
• Use the school’s play spaces and facilities effectively
• Emphasize the school’s Mission, Vision, and Values through teaching and learning

Professionalism

• Manage and monitor each child’s progress, ensuring all marking, assessments, portfolios, and class records are kept up-to-date
• Provide regular informative and motivating student reports
• Work collaboratively with all staff, including:
• Teachers by grade level, subject, division, whole school
• School leadership
• Committees
• IB Programme
• Curriculum development groups
• Support the school publicly
• Neither organize nor participate in any activities that could bring the reputation of UIS into disrepute
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with the school community, both orally and in writing in line with the school’s Style Guide
• Respond to communications in a timely manner
• Maintain open and consistent channels of communication with parents regarding student progress
• Participate in school events such as parent conferences and professional training that may occur outside of normal working hours
• Reflect on professional practice in order to develop a thorough understanding of effective teaching methods which may involve observing others
• Display competence and confidence in using media and technology appropriately
• Undertake any professional duties as required by school leadership
• Be present in your classroom throughout the entire lesson in order to ensure student safety
• Participate effectively in the school’s community service programs
• Acknowledge that student safety is paramount at all times
• Understand and practice vigilant student safeguarding and duty of care
• Uphold the professional standards of UIS in work and in community relationships
• Effectively supervise required internal and external assessments with regards to national curriculum, International Baccalaureate, and supporting university and college applications