Cover Secondary Teacher - Part Time
Description
Secondary Teacher Role Profile
Purpose of Role
The purpose of the ISP Teacher role is to drive improvements in student learning and professional practice, creating
a positive and effective environment that supports academic and personal growth. This role is key to enhancing
student outcomes, fostering professional development, and contributing to the overall improvement of the school.
Responsible To:
Head of Department
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.
Key responsibilities:
1. Atmosphere. You enable students to learn in a safe, open, caring, collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.
Your students feel confident to have open and honest conversations about their learning and how they can get
better. You create a positive atmosphere by building relationships, behaviours, and inclusive learning experiences
that support a good struggle for all your learners. You engage in professional and respectful dialogue with
colleagues and the wider school and ISP communities about learning and teaching, with a shared commitment
to getting better.
2. Shared Ideas. You know and model your school’s values and contribute to its mission and vision through your
daily actions. Through all aspects of learning and teaching, you create a strong sense of shared behaviours and
purpose for learners and their learning.
3. A Focus on Learners and Learning. You put learners and their learning first. Your understanding of the
difference between learning and the factors that affect learning enables you to plan and support a good struggle
for all your students to get better. You are committed to your personal and professional learning and
development, engaging in a series of learning visits and inquiries with colleagues and leaders to support your
ongoing self-evaluation. You are an active and valued member of dynamic learning communities,
4. Learning and Teaching. You put learners and their learning first in your design and facilitation of learning
outcomes, content and experiences, which are underpinned by positive and supportive relationships. You
understand the types and phases of learning and apply your knowledge, skills and understanding of these to
effectively facilitate learning, teaching, and assessing to meet the personalised needs of each student. You
empower students to lead their own learning, supporting them to monitor, assess and adjust their learning in
response to feedback. You continuously inquire into the process of learning, making evidence-informed decisions
and taking action to further improve learning and teaching.
5. Evidence of Learning. You gather, document and analyse evidence of learning from various sources and use
this to identify targets and action steps for improving learning. You support students in knowing the different
ways their learning can be evidenced and how to use feedback and learning advice to get better. Evidence
enables you to make secure judgments about your students’ learning in line with their personal learning goals,
age and stage appropriate expectations, and local, national and international benchmarking. You document and
share evidence of learning to answer the questions: “What are my students learning?” and “How do I know?”.
6. Leadership for Learning. You see yourself as a leader for learning and demonstrate the same vision, values
and commitment as school leaders to support students to continuously learn and get better. You take
responsibility for where students are now with their learning and the targets and action steps needed to
improve. You support students to become leaders of their own learning by helping them develop their voice,
choice and ownership of their learning process.
7. Learning Spaces. You create and use spaces to support and demonstrate the school’s shared ideas about
learners and learning and the ways in which students are getting better. You ensure learning spaces (physical and
digital) are safe, collaborative, accessible and inclusive, and enable students to play an active role in their
development.
8. In Partnership with Parents and Carers. You work in partnership with parents and carers, communicating with
them regularly about their child’s learning, inviting their feedback and using this feedback to improve learning.
You help parents and carers understand the school’s shared ideas about learners and learning in ways that help
them to engage confidently when talking about what their child is getting better at, what their next steps are,
and how they will be supported at home. You ensure that the individual needs of parents and carers are
understood and that they feel informed and involved as valued members of the school’s learning
community.
9. Improvement Planning. You are committed to learning and getting better and ensure this improvement
happens strategically and effectively. You are active and accountable for your contribution in setting your own
professional goals, targets and action steps that focus on improving learning and gathering evidence to
demonstrate these. You contribute to department and school learning improvement planning where possible
and view the school’s learning improvement plan as the central focus for getting better together.
ISP Core Competencies
The ISP Core Competencies have been developed as an evolution of the ISP Big 5 Life Competencies in alignment
with the ISP Principles and set out the critical skills, attributes, qualities and behaviours that we expect our people to
develop and model. As people grow with us, these competencies evolve into the ISP Leadership Competencies. You
consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Core Competencies in all that you do.
1. Curious and agile: Curious and self-motivated, they explore, question, and adapt while balancing patience
and action. Open-minded and innovative, they challenge traditions and embrace new perspectives.
2. Creative Problem-Solver: Tackles challenges systematically, encourages innovation, and identifies risks with
mitigation plans.
3. Empathetic and emotionally intelligent: They excel at teamwork, build trust, and motivate others while
practicing self-reflection and emotional regulation to foster strong connections.
4. Collaborative & Communicative: They communicate openly and professionally, listen actively, adapt to
others, share knowledge, and resolve conflicts constructively.
5. Amazing Learner: Manages personal development, is open about areas for improvement, and builds
complementary skillsets within the team.
6. Resilient: Practices self-care, uses inner strength in challenging times, and recovers positively from setbacks.
7. Technologically Literate: Stays updated with technology trends, demonstrates an adaptive tech mindset,
and assesses the impact of new technologies.
8. Values Driven: Role models ISP Principles, prioritizes well-being, and demonstrates a multicultural mindset.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required
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QTS (Qualified teacher Status) or PGCE
Degree or equivalent in relevant subjects(s)
Good up-to-date subject knowledge and practical skills
Successful secondary teaching experience
Ability to motivate children of differing abilities
Knowledge of the National Curriculum and exam specifications
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively
Enthusiasm and a passion for learning
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all staff, pupils and parents and promoting the ethos
and values of the school
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An approachable manner and excellent interpersonal skills
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 and satisfactory
Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, 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.