Substitute Teacher

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Review and implement regular teacher’s routines, procedures, lesson plans and curriculum objectives

● Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment (supervision); provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student

● Provide meaningful instruction to students

● Develop and maintain positive student, teacher, staff and parent relationships

● Work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, families and school staff

● Report any student injuries, illness and serious discipline problems to school administration

● Maintain a high level of energy throughout the entire school day

● Maintain a high level of professional competence

● Comply with all policies and procedures of the school, including but not limited to safeguarding and health and safety

● Maintain confidentiality

● Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

This position is conditional to the provision of federal criminal background checks covering the countries that you have lived and worked in for the last 10 years and any convictions highlighted will be reviewed against standard Safeguarding principles of working with children. All checks requested to be received prior to commencement of employment.

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.

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.