Based in Lusaka, Zambia, Lusaka International Community School (LICS) is a co-educational, secular, fee-paying, non-profit school, which provides an internationally recognised education to a culturally diverse, globally-minded student body in a caring and supportive learning environment. LICS holds in high esteem its vision statement which is to “maximise the potential of future world citizens”.

LICS is a leading independent Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary School based in the leafy suburb of Roma in Lusaka, Zambia, and is a member of CIS, AISA, and ISAZ.

LICS Primary School is currently seeking two qualified individuals to join the LICS community as Class Teachers with effect 1st August 2023.

1. Requirements

• Be a proven team player and proactive in Primary School development
• Understand how the discerning use of IT in the classroom can greatly enhance the depth of learning
• Show a genuine and visible interest in and understanding of children and how they learn
• Demonstrate innovative and flexible classroom practice
• Create and maintain a safe, fun, and inclusive learning environment
• Facilitate learner-led active education to deepen understanding and develop confidence in learners
• Enjoy collaborating with colleagues and other members of the wider community
• An interest in robotics, coding, and/or community outreach would be welcome
• Be registered with a Teachers’ Accreditation / Registration Body

2. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, QTS, PGCE, and/or PGCE at Primary level (or equivalent).
• Have experience in teaching within the Primary range, KS1 or KS2.
• Proven ability and experience teaching a whole primary school class.
• IT literacy and a thirst for continuous IT learning and experience of Microsoft Office 365, and a wide variety of educational apps.
• Experience using iPads in the classroom and beyond.
• Proven ability to write informative and accurate progress reports on learners.
• Ability to set up the physical classroom to promote collaboration of learners and active learning.
• Experience in mindfulness programs for young learners and best safeguarding practices.

3. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

3.1  Academic

• Plan and prepare termly schemes of work, differentiating work for a range of learners.
• Set and mark work, assess, record, analyse and report learners’ development, progress, and attainment according to the school’s assessment policy.
• Prepare, assess, and invigilate learners’ class assessments or external examinations.
• Actively promote ‘Global Citizenship’ in the everyday classroom and through special projects.
• Through differentiation and in cooperation with the Student Success Services (SSS) provide a stimulating environment that caters to all.
• Write informative reports to parents to impart up-to-date feedback on their child’s progress including setting targets.
• Upload data to tracking spreadsheets and systems as requested by the VPA and/or subject coordinators.

3.2  Pastoral

• Lead at least one after-school activity per week.
• Maintain discipline (in line with the behaviour policy) to uphold the ethos of the school.
• Attend duties as scheduled with vigilance regarding learner safety and general behaviour.
• Safeguard the children and promote their well-being at all times, understanding how to work confidentially with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Play a key role in the pastoral care of learners, being aware of learner needs and changes in behaviour.
• Register, monitor, and report learner attendance and follow up on absences.
• Guide learners on educational, social, and emotional matters.
• Keep records of the personal and social needs of learners including incident records using online tools
• Communicate and consult regularly and systematically with parents and others concerned with the welfare and progress of learners.
• Teach the school’s PSHE curriculum.
• Attend assemblies, parent-teacher conferences, orientation presentations, and events as appropriate, sometimes after school hours.

3.3  Professional Development

• Participate in the teacher appraisal system according to the school’s Appraisal Policy.
• Attend further training and professional development as a teacher as required.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through independent self-development.

3.4  Staff Meetings

• Participate in all whole-staff meetings, weekly Primary Development Meetings, and PD sessions, sometimes outside of school hours.

4. Remuneration

Competitive package.