International Schools Partnership Careers

 

ISP English Teacher Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the English Teacher role is to deliver high-quality instruction that develops students’ proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. The English Teacher fosters critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication skills while promoting a love for language and literature. Through engaging and inclusive teaching practices, the teacher supports students’ academic growth, cultural awareness, and confidence in using English in both academic and real-life contexts, in alignment with the school’s curriculum, values, and standards.

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 English Teacher Key Responsibilities

•  Carry out the academic program of Writing and Speech

•  Plan and prepare classes

•  Review, correct, and grade units, notebooks, books, and assignments on a daily basis

•  Prepare and administer exams

•  Design and organize assemblies

•  Record grades

•  Formally follow up on student progress

•  Provide academic reinforcement to students who require it

•  Comply with safeguarding guidelines.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Strong command of English language (grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Classroom management and student engagement strategies.
• Lesson planning, curriculum design, and assessment.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.
• Patience, creativity, and cultural awareness.
• Proficiency in educational technology and digital learning platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Linguistics, or related field.
• Teaching certification or license (e.g., TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent).
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection standards.
• Continuous professional development in teaching methodologies.

Experience

• Prior teaching experience in primary, secondary, or higher education settings.
• Experience preparing students for standardized exams (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge).
• Designing and delivering lessons for mixed-ability groups.
• Providing academic reinforcement and individualized support.
• Participation in school activities, assemblies, and extracurricular programs.
• Record-keeping, grading, and student progress reporting.

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.