Hs Teacher of Biology and Science

**Job Description**:
**Our Mission**
We are a community of learners determined to make the world - or our corner of it - a better, kinder place. We
reflect our values in everything we do so that we make the most of opportunities and challenges in a spirit of

enthusiastic inquiry

**Our Vision**
We help every student turn learning into action, creating opportunities for students to stretch themselves further

and achieve more than they believe possible.

**General Description**
The High School Biology and Science teacher is responsible for fostering a passion for Biology and
inclusive and creative approach to teaching and will work collaboratively with the Science department to
competence and have a commitment to supporting students' social and emotional wellbeing, as well as
their academic growth.

support the diversity of learners in each classroom and demonstrate a strong commitment to inquiry,
concept based teaching and learning. Please note that all high school teachers are also expected to
teach IB Theory of Knowledge as needed, as well as supervise the Extended Essay and Personal Project
processes for students.

and/or AP and our own G11/12 curriculum. Prior knowledge of these is preferred but not essential. In
addition, all teachers participate in our student Personal Development Programme as a Homeroom,
PSHE or Service Project leader and are also expected to support an ethos of holistic learning through
their support of an after school club, activity or sport.

**Areas of Responsibility**

**Working with ISZL Students**
Teach Biology and Science courses in the High School and maintain curriculum documentation
- for these courses.- Demonstrate a commitment to student centred and inquiry driven pedagogy.
- Students should be encouraged to appreciate the international dimensions of Science and the
- multiplicity of its cultural and historical perspectives.- Involve students in planning for their own learning through appropriate and regular assessment;
- Plan and implement significant units of work within a framework of continuity and progression;
- Using a variety of different teaching strategies and resources to cater for a variety of different

learning situations, abilities, and styles. Experience of UDL planning is an advantage but not
essential.
- Offering regular, written, formative feedback on student progress.
- Demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic,
- social and emotional dimensions of learning.- Participating in Personal Development Week (experiential education trip) and our Personal
- Development Programme (i.e, teaching PSHE, Homeroom or Service as Action).- Contribute to the smooth running of the school through performing regular duties and being

familiar with school policies.
- Lead by example and partner with students in their engagement with the community, locally,

nationally, and internationally.
**Working with ISZL Colleagues**
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure departmental and school-wide philosophical alignment.- Collaborate within course teams to review, develop and refine the Maths courses to maximise
- and enhance student learning.- Participate in departmental, divisional and schoolwide meetings as appropriate.
- Engage with colleagues to deepen practice and learn from each other through regular meetings,
- lesson observations and professional development opportunities.- Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional learning, reading and demonstrate

professional curiosity.

**Working with ISZL Parents and External Community**
Engage parents as a true partner in the learning process.- Keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication
- with parents.- Display student work to showcase their learning and accomplishments.
- Present occasionally at parent evenings.

**Required and Preferred Qualifications**- teaching qualification or certification- Preferred experience would include higher level biology such as IB/AP but not essential

**Compensation**
Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and is very
competitive globally.

**Application Process**
- section of ISZL’s website- section of ISZL’s website

**Key ISZL Reference Documents**
Guiding Statements- Learning Principles
- Inclusion Policy
- Visit the Employment section of ISZL’s website for more information

**ISZL is an equal opportunity employer.**
As such, ISZL agrees to support, respect, and seek inclusion with regard to the safety and care of all
community members, including potential members looking to join our school. This includes but is not
limited to: age; disabilities; ethnicity; gender; gender expression; gender identity; health needs; languages
spoken; marital status; mental health; national origin; political affiliation; race; religion; sex; sexual
orientation, and any additional characteristic protected under Swiss law.

ISZL endeavours to understand and