Volunteer Teacher

Volunteer Teacher Profile
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.

The duties include, but are not restricted to, assisting the leadership team within the following areas of school development:

Responsibilities
Develop and implement curriculum and lesson plans for secondary/high school students. Deliver engaging and effective instruction. Assess and monitor student learning and progress. Prepare students for exams and post-secondary education.

Skills: Strong subject matter expertise and instructional skills. Excellent classroom management and communication abilities. Ability to engage and motivate secondary/high school students.

Requirements

• Possess a relevant bachelor's degree in education or a bachelor's degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or its equivalent.
• Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Successful teaching experience as indicated in relevant references
• Understanding of high-quality teaching based on evidence, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

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.