Teacher of Japanese

**The Role**

The Teacher of Japanese must subscribe fully to the core values of DBS, and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally within it. The Teacher of Japanese will be responsible to the Deputy Head.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**School Values and Ethos**
- To actively promote the DBS Vision through enthusiastic participation in all areas of School life.
- To share and support the School’s commitment to provide an all-round, outstanding education for all our students.
- To always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
- To have the highest aspirations for all our students’ development and achievements, both in and out of the classroom.
- To offer excellent pastoral care for all students.
- To respect and support Thai culture.

**Curriculum**
- To deliver a broad, balanced and effective curriculum.
- To facilitate and encourage high quality learning which provides children with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
- To deliver well-planned, engaging and creative lessons, ensuring that the needs of all children are met.
- To differentiate appropriately, using approaches that enable every student to access the learning and make excellent progress.
- To set students challenging learning and developmental goals, and to draw upon varied strategies, resources and technologies to support students in achieving these goals.
- To follow school procedures for assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievements and to use this information effectively to convey progress in report writing and record keeping.
- To provide students with regular written and oral feedback and encourage them to reflect and respond to their feedback.
- To participate fully in the Denla British School co-curricular and school activity programme.

**Policies, Procedures and Parents**
- To follow and implement school policies and procedures in and out of the classroom.
- To provide a safe, purposeful and well-managed learning environment.
- To prepare assemblies and talks as and when appropriate.
- To value the home-school partnership, working closely with other members of staff to establish and manage good relationships with parents.
- To report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of students, in line with the Assessment and Reporting Policy

**Professional Standards**
- To attend assemblies, departmental meetings, parents’ evenings, school functions, residential trips and other staff meetings as appropriate.
- To undertake supervisory duties during the school day.
- To recognise the importance of being an exemplary role model to all children within the School.
- To maintain high standards of professional behaviour in accordance with the school ethos, including timekeeping and personal presentation.
- To take personal responsibility for evaluating and reflecting upon your teaching in order to continually develop and improve your practice.
- To always maintain professional and productive relationships with colleagues.

**Person Specification**

**(E is Essential; D is Desired)**

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor Degree related to Japanese. (E)
- Postgraduate Certificate of Education (or equivalent). (E)
- Qualified Teacher Status. (D)

**Skills and Experience**
- A minimum of two years relevant teaching experience. (D)
- Experience of preparing students for GCSE Japanese examinations. (D)
- Experience of preparing students for A level Japanese examinations. (D)
- Experience of working with children who have English as a Second Language. (D)
- Excellent working knowledge of the National Curriculum for England. (E)
- An understanding of how Digital Technologies can be used to enhance the curriculum. (D)
- A strong academic background, stature and experience that will command the respect of students, parents, colleagues and the wider community. (E)
- An understanding of the demands of a UK independent day school environment. (D)
- A commitment to academic progress and the welfare and safeguarding of students. (E)
- Knowledge and understanding of recent educational developments and best practice. (E)

**Personal Qualities**
- Ability to stretch the most able students, whilst also ensuring the curriculum is accessible to all. (E)
- Ability to inspire children with a love of learning. (E)
- An understanding of the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community. (E)
- Strong personal-relations and team-working skills. (E)
- Ability to use ICT to enhance learning. (E)
- Energy, charisma and dynamism with the vision and drive to create productive learning environments and excellent outcomes for all children. (E)
- Rigorous can-do attitude, positive team player with a sense of humour. (E)
- Be willing to work hard and with enthusiasm, avoiding a ‘nine-to-five’ approach. (E)

**How to Apply**

**Safeguarding**

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