Jewish Education Teacher

SMMIS is looking for an experienced Jewish Education Teacher.

Job Purposes:

• To deliver the Jewish Education and Ivrit (Hebrew) curriculum.
• To play a key role in the Jewish Education department.
• To be accountable for the standards of teaching and learning and pupil progress.

Main Responsbilities:

• To deliver the formal and informal Jewish Education/Hebrew curriculum in accordance with the School’s timetable
• To keep up to date with developments in the curriculum and in teaching practice methodology
• To develop the use of ICT to support and enhance teaching and learning
• To exercise professional skills and judgement
• To impact on the educational progress of all pupils in the school
• To work with others to ensure the most appropriate links are made to ensure that the curriculum meets the individual students’ needs
• To maintain accurate records of all assessments and feedback of all students

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Degree, or equivalent, in specialist subject or a related subject
• A proven track record of outstanding teaching
• At least 5 years’ teaching experience
• Experience and familiarity with International Education essential
• Experience of teaching iGCSE would be an advantage
• Experience of teaching IPC would be an advantage
• Evidence of appropriate in-service training
• Evidence of experience teaching formal and informal Jewish education at various Grade levels
• Good level of written and spoken Hebrew would be an advantage

Interested applicants please send your Letter of Application and CV.

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, children and young people and expects all employees, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background screening will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All positions are subject to background check clearance and successful employment references.

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom she/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school's Safeguarding, Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, she/he must report any concerns to the School’s Safeguarding Lead or to the Principal accordingly.