Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching and Learning Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging First English lessons aligned with the school's Early Years curriculum.Foster the development of early literacy skills, including phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and emergent writing.Create a language-rich classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and communication.Use play-based, inquiry-based, and experiential learning strategies appropriate for young children.Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.Integrate storytelling, music, movement, games, and hands-on activities into daily instruction.Student AssessmentObserve, assess, and monitor students' language development and learning progress.Maintain accurate assessment records and student portfolios.Provide timely feedback to parents and school leadership regarding student progress.Identify students who may require additional language support and collaborate with relevant specialists.Classroom EnvironmentMaintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.Promote positive behavior, independence, collaboration, and respect among students.Organise and maintain classroom resources, books, and instructional materials.Collaboration and CommunicationCollaborate with classroom teachers to integrate English learning across the curriculum.Maintain effective communication with parents regarding student development and classroom activities.Participate actively in staff meetings, professional development, school events, and collaborative planning sessions.Work closely with the Personalized Learning team when additional student support is required.Curriculum and Professional PracticeContribute to curriculum planning and continuous improvement initiatives.Stay current with best practices in early childhood education and English language instruction.Participate in ongoing professional learning and reflective teaching practices.Safeguarding and Student WellbeingPromote the wellbeing, safety, and holistic development of every child.Comply with all safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection policies.Report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with school procedures.SkillsStrong knowledge of early literacy and language development.Excellent classroom management skills appropriate for Early Years.Ability to create engaging, child-centered learning experiences.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working with young children.Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and families.Strong organisational and planning skills.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, English, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.Teaching certification appropriate for Preschool or Early Years.Training in early literacy instruction (desirable).
Native or near-native English proficiency.ExperiencePrevious experience teaching English in an Early Years or Preschool setting.Experience teaching early literacy, phonics, and language development.Experience in bilingual or international schools is highly desirable.Experience using play-based and inquiry-based teaching approaches.Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary educational teams.ISP PrinciplesBegin 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 Commitment to Safeguarding PrinciplesISP 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 BelongingISP 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.Our growth is creating great opportunities!
Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can, our continued success depends on it.
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📌 First English Teacher (Xico)
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