Your duties
- Collaboratively plan, implement and deliver the Grade 6 program being humanities, English (language and literature), mathematics, science, mentor and PSHE - a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum
- Contribute to the interdisciplinary program within Grade 6 and mentor the Service as Action program within Grade 6
- Meet fortnightly with the Secondary Principal as part of the Grade 6 team
- Liaise with the Student Services and pastoral teams
- Assist in the maintenance and development of transition and curriculum continuity between the Primary Schools and Secondary School
- Develop a curriculum-related field trip and events program and liaise with outside providers as appropriate
- Maintain a working knowledge of current developments in your specific subjects and MYP teaching and assessment practices through continuous professional development
- Facilitate the acquisition of languages and understanding of culture by communicating in English and by promoting German and other languages
- Promote international-mindedness throughout our curriculum by exploring our diversity of culture, language and experience while gaining insights from the unique perspective of our German host culture
- Organise, communicate and deliver a Grade 6 parent information session at the beginning of each academic year and twice more during the course of the year in conjunction with the Secondary School Principal Meetings schedule
- Monitor student performance and engage all relevant parties on strategies for improvement where necessary
- Communicate with parents appropriately through events such as Parents’ Evenings, reports and emails – in accordance with the BIS Contact Guide
- Develop the use of iPad one to one technology and relevant software as learning tools within the classroom and as an extension of the MS program