Supply / Cover Teacher

This is an exciting time to join our community located in Katy, Texas just outside the Houston metro area. We have a state-of-the-art facility that is one of the world's most advanced campuses. We are a successful, growing school with a highly committed and motivated team of teaching professionals at our heart. Our close-knit and supportive team educates around 1,300 young people from 67 nationalities each year, following the National Curriculum for England, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma from Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 13. Each year, a high proportion of our students are accepted into top universities worldwide. We create a personalized learning experience for every student, building their character, growing them academically, and setting them up to thrive.

About the role

The British International School Houston is seeking an outstanding Supply/Cover Teacher to inspire, challenge, and support our students in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built school. You will lead student learning within our classrooms as part of a nurturing and vibrant curriculum, developing confident, skilled students who thrive in any situation. You will collaborate with colleagues on the development of a modern international Primary curriculum, supported by technology and strong teaching practice, ensuring great outcomes for all. Your role will involve inspiring our diverse students, fostering a love of learning, and creating cross-curricular links that enhance our educational offer.

Responsibilities

Wellbeing

• A commitment to student wellbeing, ensuring student safety, child protection, and wellbeing are the number one priority.
• Vigilance and commitment to the wellbeing of colleagues.
• Work with key school leaders and HR colleagues to ensure adherence to HR policies and the NAE Code of Conduct.
• Foster an environment where all staff feel respected, included, valued, and that they belong.

Engagement and Interaction

• Set high expectations for students, inspiring, motivating, and challenging them to achieve excellent progress and ambitious outcomes.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and use of informal and formal assessment to refine practice and promote the highest outcomes.
• Adapt and tailor teaching to the needs of individual students, considering child development stages to create a student-centric environment with independent learners.
• Represent the school’s values in every interaction with students, parents, and colleagues, demonstrating integrity, ethics, and high standards of conduct.
• Actively contribute beyond the classroom in the wider school community and act as an advocate for the school.

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate well-developed knowledge of child development, subject specialism, and related pedagogy, including using Technology for Learning.
• Experience with and knowledge of the English National Curriculum (ENC), International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Maths Mastery, and delivering a text-centered approach to English (CLPE).
• Engage and challenge student learning through questioning, discussion techniques, and proven pedagogical strategies.
• Respond to individual student needs and evaluate and track progress.
• Create a culture of learning and manage student behavior to ensure an environment of respect and collaboration.
• Participate in all aspects of our learning program in line with school policy.

Planning and Preparation

• Set clear learning intentions and educational outcomes.
• Design lesson plans, activities, and assessments aligned to the school’s curriculum that engage students.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons and programs that engage, inspire, and stretch students, encouraging ambition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education.
• Teaching Qualification (PGCE/QTS or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in the Primary curriculum.
• Good cross-cultural, interpersonal, and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures.
• Excellent analytical skills with a passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success.
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi-functional tasks.

Benefits

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• A fast-paced, global experience to progress on an international scale.
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration.
• A fair and consultative culture with unique opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Access to extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University, including exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practices.
• Unrivaled access to leading experts through collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.
• Opportunity to earn an Executive Masters in International Education from King’s College London (selected candidates).
• The chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.