Primary Class Teacher - NAS Beijing

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 ma