Primary Class Teacher

Knowledge and understanding:

 Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject of English Language with experience in

national or international curriculum (such as CNC, PYP, IPC, Cambridge, British NC or similar);

 Able to guide and support student subject-related questions and facilitate inquiry-based learning in

their specialist subject(s);

 Knowledge and understanding for curriculum and assessment development in English Language and

English Language learning.

Planning and setting expectations:

 Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject

matter and the students being taught;

 Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning and motivation;

 Set clear targets for students' learning, building on prior attainment and experiences;

 Identify and provide for students who have special educational needs (either in additional foundation

learning support or for extending challenging learning opportunities);

 Where applicable, implement and keep records on Individual Education Plans (IEPs);

 Liaise with the English and Language learning team of teachers to determine the learning objectives

of learning topics, themes and integrated interdisciplinary tasks;

 Additional tasks will include assisting in development of online resources, administration and English

Language learning applications as well as interdisciplinary course development.

Teaching and managing student learning:

 Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are

met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time;

 Use teaching methods especially aligned with inquiry-based learning that keep students engaged,

including stimulating students’ intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear

presentation and good use of resources;

 Set high expectations for student behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of

discipline through well-focused and inspiring teaching and through positive and productive

relationships;

 Promote positive behaviour patterns, encourage self-esteem, and improve independent working for

students to assist their education and growth.

Assessment and evaluation:

 Assessment for and of learning in how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this

assessment for future learning development tasks and teaching;

 Mark, record and monitor student class and homework providing constructive oral and written

feedback, setting appropriate targets for student progress;

 When applicable, understand the demands expected of students in relation to the national curriculum,

international standards and alignment.

Relations with parents and wider community:

 Know how to prepare and present high quality informative and appropriate reports to parents;

 Recognize that learning takes place outside the school context and provide opportunities to develop

student understanding by relating learning to relevant, authentic, real and context related examples;

 Understand and act upon building effective relationships with school agencies and partnerships

beyond the school.

Managing own performance and development:

 Understand the need to take responsibility for their own professional growth and development and

to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and in the courses they teach;

 Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies, guidelines and practices;

 Set a good example to the students they teach in their presentation and their personal conduct;

 Evaluate their own teaching critically and use this to improve their effectiveness.

Managing and developing staff and other adults:

 Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues, such as, co-teachers, specialist

teachers and associate staff to ensure a high quality and engaging professional learning community.

Managing resources:

 Select and make good use of books, equipment, IT and other learning resources that enable teaching

and learning objectives to be met;

 Assist in maintaining an up to date learning resources and materials inventory including classroom

hardware and software.

*NAS Beijing recognises the special contribution our teachers make to our community and

especially in regard to duties other than teaching. Please note that all teachers at NAS Beijing Shunyi

participate in duties other than teaching. These duties include roles and tasks as home room teacher,

before and after school bus and campus grounds, boarding house study support, play and general

facility areas during break times, team and faculty meetings, professional development, school

improvement workshops and projects, and support for school community development events such

as Open Days and Presentations. These duties are all fairly accounted for in the day to day teaching

load assignments. Teacher preparation time is carefully protected to ensure responsible and

appropriate professional duty of care for all teachers and staff.