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 Schools 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** Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the informa