Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka International Community School (LICS) is a co-educational, secular, fee-paying, non-profit school, which provides an internationally recognised education to a culturally diverse, globally minded student body in a caring and supportive learning environment. LICS holds in high esteem its vision statement which is to “maximise the potential of future world citizens”.
LICS is a leading independent Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary School based in the leafy suburb of Roma in Lusaka, Zambia, and is a member of CIS, AISA, and ISAZ.
The school currently has an opening in the Secondary School and is looking for a suitably qualified individual to join the LICS community in this role with effect 1st September 2022.
1. Requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learners and how they learn
• Know subject and curriculum content and how to teach it
• Demonstrate professional teacher values and attributes
• Establish professional relationships to develop and support learning and teaching
• Implement effective planning, teaching, learning, and assessment practice
• Demonstrate innovative and effective classroom practice
• Create and maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Engage professionally with colleagues, parents, and the broader community
• Good Judgment and confidentiality
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

2. Qualifications and Experience
• A Diploma in Education (Bachelor’s degree or PGCE at Secondary level or equivalent will be an added advantage)
• Specialised experience in Teaching Art at the Secondary school level
• Proven ability and experience in teaching and planning for groups across the secondary school age range
• Excellent English language reading and writing skills
• IT literacy, knowledge, and experience of Microsoft Office suit Pro.
• Experience with the Cambridge Secondary Curriculum is preferable
• To actively promote ‘Global Citizenship in the everyday classroom

3. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
3.1 Academic
• To engage in planning, preparation, and feedback with the class teacher
• Be actively involved in the planning; suggesting ideas and strategies for upcoming units/topics
• Engage with and understand the daily/weekly plans
• Ensure the classroom is set up at the start of the day for the lessons planned
• Be actively engaged in teaching and learning at all times
• Take over from the class teacher to teach a class when and where appropriate
• Reinforce the learning object through specific questioning and demonstration techniques
• Have excellent subject/year group knowledge
• Work with children of ALL abilities and encourage independent working skills
• Carry out administrative tasks for the class teacher: displays, photocopying, laminating, etc.
• Discuss academic concerns immediately with the class teacher
• Be involved in progress meetings, as appropriate
• Teach individuals, small groups, and whole class activities but also ‘roam’ the class regularly to support learners as needs arise
• Use collaborative talk and model expectations and high standards with the class teacher
• Take the initiative to
o support, scaffold, and or extend as required
o provide verbal feedback
o use practical apparatus, pictures, displays drawings, etc. to support and develop an understanding
o make games/resources for the classroom
• Support learning during P.E and I.C.T lessons
3.2 Pastoral
• Implement rewards and sanctions as stated in the behaviour policy
• Carry out duties as timetabled
• Display professionalism at all times
• To discuss concerns regarding a learner immediately (emotional and /or social)
• To have read and understood the child protection policy and report any concerns immediately to the child protection officer
• To take charge of the class when required
• To be responsible for tasks such as House points, suggestion box, and student council (as directed by the class teacher)
4. Remuneration
Competitive package.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Please visit our website ( https://www.lics.sch.zm/career-opportunities/ ), fill in the online application form and upload a detailed CV with a covering letter along with three referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor by 20.08.2022, Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
6. Safeguarding
Lusaka International Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to full security vetting.

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