Year 5/6 Specialist Primary Teacher

About the role

Khalil Gibran School (KGS) is a British international school in Rabat offering an English National Curriculum pathway from Early Years through to secondary. Inspired Education is recruiting a specialist Year 5/6 teacher for KGS, who will teach one of two specialist pairings (Mathematics and Science, or English and Global Perspectives) across Year 5 or Year 6, rather than a generalist timetable.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Cambridge Primary in Years 5 or 6, plan sequenced units, set high expectations and adapt teaching for EAL and additional needs, modelling rich academic English
• Use assessment data (baseline, Progression Tests, Checkpoint, in-class) to track progress, plan intervention and stretch, and contribute to moderation, reporting and targets for students and parents
• Lead the subject in Years 5 or 6, keeping schemes of work and resources aligned to Cambridge requirements, and support Years 4 to 6 colleagues and Heads of Department on continuity into Year 7
• Promote positive behaviour and a calm learning environment, contribute to pastoral care and communicate professionally with parents, including at consultations
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures, take part in CPD, appraisal and peer observation, and contribute to school events, trips and extra-curriculars

Required profile

• PGCE, QTS or equivalent, with excellent academic credentials and, ideally, evidence of post-graduate study
• Secure understanding of how assessment data informs planning and student development
• Proven track record of excellence in personal, academic and professional achievements
• In-depth expertise in and passion for the chosen subject, with experience of pastoral care and student wellbeing
• Excellent interpersonal skills, collaboration with colleagues and strong relationships with families
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to plan, prioritise and work under pressure