PYP Homeroom Teacher

Position Overview

At ISA Wuhan, we believe in nurturing the innate curiosity of all children. We encourage our

community to be lifelong learners—INQUIRE; to develop resilience and self-motivation—SUCCEED;

and to build meaningful relationships with family, peers, teachers, and the broader community—

ACT.

The Primary Years Programme (PYP) Homeroom Teacher embodies this philosophy, providing a

student-centered, inquiry-driven approach to teaching and learning. The Homeroom Teacher

fosters an environment where students grow academically, socially, emotionally, and personally.

This role requires a passionate educator who thrives in an international, collaborative setting and

is dedicated to guiding students on their journey to becoming inquirers, thinkers, communicators,

and global citizens.

Job purpose: PYP Homeroom teachers are responsible for the planning, teaching, and learning

within the year groups taught; to be accountable for high standards across these year groups; to

liaise with other teachers in the same department; to ensure continuity and progression

throughout the curriculum. Typically, Homeroom teachers begin and end their day in the same

class with release for specialty subjects. Homeroom teachers are the main point of contact

through parent communication and develop a strong bond with students and parents alike.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in the area of Early Childhood, Child Development, Education

etc.

• Master’s Degree preferable

• A recognized Teaching Qualification for the required age range or subject (e.g. B.Ed, PGCE

for ex-pats for Chinese nationals registration with the Education Bureau National Teaching

Certification)

• Minimum three years of teaching experience in education

• Expected to hold a current IB training qualification, at a minimum of Category 1 level,

within the

• given subject area before taking up the position,

• Previous experience in teaching the IB PYP is preferred, although outstanding candidates

without prior IB experience will be considered,

• Sensitive to the cultural differences found in China and the willingness to develop and

maintain across cultural approaches.

The Post-holder is:

1. VISION AND STRATEGY

• To support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in providing a clear educational

vision, ethos and direction for the school, which promotes excellent teaching and

learning, including the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils

2. PERSONNEL

• To follow the school policy of attendance at the campus during scheduled working

hours as laid down in the Staff Handbook with at least one-hour weekly after-school

staff meeting or training. In addition to school days, all staff are expected to attend

the equivalent of 5 Professional Training (PD) days annually as and when these are

organised.

• To attend the requisite staff meetings punctually and play an active part in them.

• Attend school meetings, as requested by the Principal or other appropriate leaders.

• To attend relevant Parents’ Consultation meetings.

• To promote your subject and its activities/achievements, when required, through

school publications e.g. newsletter, Yearbook, website etc...

3. CURRICULUM

• To adhere to a high standard of learning and teaching of the specific subject/s the

teacher has been tasked to teach.

• To follow the expectations of the school Curriculum in terms of objectives, skills and

content as well as liaising effectively with colleagues.

• To complete detailed and relevant Schemes of Learning in line with school policy

and upload them to publicly-shared locations where appropriate.

• To ensure continuity with the Primary / Secondary curriculum where appropriate.

• To encourage cross-curricular approaches with other subjects, where appropriate.

• To maximise opportunities to develop and enhance the curriculum by encouraging

opportunities inside and outside the school by having e.g. visiting speakers,

undertaking field trips etc...

• To ensure the appropriate provision of textbooks and teaching resources.

• To establish and monitor clear homework expectations.

• To display students’ work in the classroom and the school generally, as required.

• To provide appropriate information to parents about your subject.

• To lead, when requested, seminars for parents about your subject.

• Where appropriate, include activities to do with your subject(s) in the Co-Curricular

Activity programme.

• To undertake any other activity that promotes your subject's teaching in the school.

• To liaise and share ideas to enhance education with teachers of your subject in your

department/team and other ISA schools.

4. ASSESSMENT

• To be aware of the assessment criteria in your subject and to assess your pupils

accordingly and appropriately.

• To mark pupils’ work regularly according to the School Assessment Policy.

• To follow the marking criteria as per school policy.

• To keep a detailed markbook tracking students' progress easily accessible to the

Leadership Team (LT).

• Ensure that internal examinations are set, conducted and marked in line with

school expectations/policy.

• Write a comprehensible school report each semester for each student articulating

their achievements and development areas in the subject(s) you teach them.

5. PASTORAL

• To maintain the standards of students’ behaviour and dress.

• To undertake school supervision duties.

• To cover classes, as requested by the school.

• To develop a knowledge of the pupils and foster a highly positive working

relationship.

• To help students assume responsibility for their behaviour.

• To show an interest in what the students do and achieve.

• To be approachable for students to talk to.

• To address any academic, social and behavioural problems appropriately.

• To monitor academic and pastoral progress.

• To help integrate new students into the group.

• To liaise, and meet with parents and other teachers where necessary.

• To support school policies e.g. conduct, uniform, routines etc…

• To write a comprehensible school report before each published deadline as per school

policy for each student articulating their achievements and development areas in the

subject(s) you teach them ensuring the highest standards in professionalism are applied

consistently for all reports of your charges.

• To proofread the writing/production of individual student reports in your department

where appropriate.

• To attend assemblies and meetings as required.

• To support House activities and events. To efficiently and promptly complete all other

relevant administrative tasks.

If a Homeroom / Form Tutor:

• To follow the Virtues / PSHCE programme where applicable.

• To encourage and support pupils in their participation in the co- and extra-curricular

Activity Programme as well as after-school activities.

• To arrive punctually to registration.

• To mark the attendance, register accurately.

• To check and sign the Student Planners.

• To hand out notices and, when appropriate, collect and distribute appropriately, the

returns.

• To support and monitor the school rewards and sanctions policy in your allocated tutor

group.

• To mentor and coach students to achieve the best that they can and lead fulfilling lives.

6. RESOURCES

• To suggest orders of the necessary resources for your subject(s) to the appropriate

Budget Holder.

7. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• To participate positively in your appraisal.

• To participate in school and organisation-wide and other professional development

and learning events.

• To provide PD in your subject area, if requested.

• To be proactive in furthering your own development/career opportunities.

8. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To keep the LT informed about their Subject needs and development.

• To ensure continuity, progression and assessment in your subject.

• To initiate both in-phase and cross-phase liaison where appropriate.

• To maintain the school’s status as a Healthy School.

• To support and monitor any teachers as required in pedagogical practice.

• To always conduct oneself professionally including meeting deadlines punctually,

behaving in a polite and understanding way towards colleagues during meetings and all

other times.

• To carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal in conjunction

with the school's senior leadership.

• Participate in rotational duties to assist with pastoral care, including morning

duties, breakfast/lunch and break time duties, evening studies, Saturday

supervision, Open Day participation and any other special requests for supporting

teams.

Application Process

Interested candidates please go to "APPLY FOR THIS JOB".

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend face-to-face and/or skype interview with our recruitment team.

Candidates are requested to provide three referees for pre-employment reference check from current and previous employers.  The referees must be the Principal, Head of school or the direct supervisor from the school management team.

ISA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate background check.

General Requirements for International Teaching Positions

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g. BEd, PGCE)
• Minimum two years’ experience of classroom teaching in mainstream education sector
• Previous experience of teaching the IB curriculum is preferred, high potential candidates without IB experience might be considered
• Well-versed in various teaching resources including digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning
• Sensitivity to the cultural differences
• A willingness to actively participate in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes