Inclusive Education Teacher

**COMPANY DESCRIPTION**

Middleton International School (MIS) is part of the EtonHouse International Education Group. More than just an affordable school, Middleton offers high-quality international education, and its close-knit community embraces a truly global teaching and learning community.

An inquiry-driven school, Middleton offers a unique blend of the UK National curricula with Singapore-inspired Maths and Chinese in the primary years through the UK-based IPC (International Primary Curriculum). In the middle years, it offers the IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum) and the Cambridge IGCSE in the secondary years. Students then move on to taking the UK A-Levels in Grade 11 and 12. Students are also offered integrated specialist programmes, including performing arts, PE and ICT, and co-curricular learning to cater to various interests and talents. MIS is also a leader amongst international schools in offering a well-being programme in collaboration with the contentment foundation in the US.

The academic rigour and strong social-emotional learning equip students with the knowledge and skills to be successful, responsible, and caring global citizens.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Create a positive school culture in regards to inclusive education for the Middleton community,
- Advocacy of children’s rights to equity and equal opportunities.
- Supporting, develop and enhance the teaching practice of staff to teach inclusive lessons.
- Identifying, organising and managing groups or individual students in need of additional support in regards to academic, social, mental or emotional support.
- Working with the teachers to identify learning objectives; planning and preparing lessons in order to deliver the curriculum, ensuring differentiation as needed
- Planning schoolwide opportunities and programmes to develop the mental, social, academic and emotional aspects of all community members.
- Developing and maintaining a regular system of monitoring, tracking, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of students’ progress under inclusive education.
- Maintain individual student records as necessary and ensure that they are kept up to date.
- Monitor incidents where students require positive handling and ensure appropriate recording and reporting takes place in accordance with school policies
- Prepare students for examinations and secure appropriate access arrangements by liaising with the person in charge.
- Create and maintain effective partnerships with parents/carers, school staff and external agencies (if required) to support and improve students’ achievement and personal development
- Maintain confidentiality and sensitivities of students and staff.
- Undertake other roles or responsibilities as determined by the Senior Leadership Team
- Motivate and work with staff to create a shared culture and positive climate
- Participate in parent/carer information events including evenings
- Contribute to the management of key school events

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Job Requirements**
- Bachelor of Education or higher from an accredited institution and/or an education degree in special needs
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of inclusive education
- An understanding of inquiry based programme with rigorous curriculum standards
- Self-motivated, independent and a strong team player
- Open minded to learning
- Creativity of thought
- Sensitivity and patience towards diversity
- Resilience and adaptability

**Key competencies**
- Exhibit the Middleton core values: Collaborative, Life-Long Learner, Open-Minded, Respectful, Passionate
- teaching and behaviour management skills
- teamwork and management skills
- strong presentation and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and competent use of IT