Supply Teacher

Inspire Foundation in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Supply Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.

General Scope and Purpose of Position:
We are currently looking for a Supply Teacher to join our organisation.
The Supply Teacher is responsible for effectively planning and executing individual and group sessions and activities in line with educational standards.
They collaborate with the Programme Manager and other professionals to uphold high-quality practices within the department's services.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all learners in the class
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievements of the individual learners and groups of learners
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by his/her learners
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of one’s learners
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual learners or groups of learners
• Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual learners, groups of learners or classes entrusted to him/her
• Reviewing and evaluating one’s own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme/s in line with the National Curriculum Framework guidelines
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subject/s through effective dialogue, participating in reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice by the Manager of the Programme
• Participating in training courses as well as in continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, and taking part in action research exercises
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst learners under one’s care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times
• Participating in staff, group or other meetings related to the programme curriculum, for the better organization and administration of the programme
• Contributing to the professional development of new teachers and student teachers according to arrangements agreed with the Manager of the Programme
• Ensuring the safe custody and optimum use of equipment normally used by oneself during lessons and sees to its regular servicing and maintenance
• Sharing in any possible and reasonable way in the effective management, organisation, order and discipline of the programme
• Nurtures a culture where teachers view themselves essentially as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners
• Participating in and contributing to IFSP/Case Conference
• Ensuring that schemes and forecasts of work carried out in class are adapted and resources are made for use with learners with a range of individual educational needs in class
• Making use of audio-visual technological devices/aides (such as radio aids; and projectors) and other adaptations during the delivery of the lessons
• To initiate collaborative work with tutors and other staff members in the case of organising and executing external events
• Work alongside other members of staff in taking responsibility for carrying out activities as indicated in the Individualised Family Service Plan (IFSP) and/or case conference/s concerning the future goals and possibilities of clients/students
• Liaise with other professionals within the organization to offer a truly transdisciplinary & client-centred service. This may involve consultations with tutors, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists, tutors and others
• To address parents’ concerns through appropriate methods of feedback, and to seek advice when necessary
• To respect confidentiality in all matters relating to the clients, their families and staff members.

Qualification Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• MQF Level 6 (Degree) or equivalent degree in Early childhood education and care or any relevant field
• Temporary teachers warrant provided by the Council for the Teaching Profession (CTP)
• Previous experience in a similar role/ setting will be considered as an advantage
• Excellent organization skills and time management
• Highly proficient in Maltese/English language.

Before being recruited and throughout employment, the selected candidates need to satisfy the requirements of the Protection of Minors Act (POMA) together with those of immunisation.

Why work with Inspire?
At Inspire, we prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below:

• Ten additional days of leave calculated pro-rata, in addition to statutory leave (utilized between August & December)
• Private health insurance scheme
• Free mental health counselling sessions
• Study leave
• Cloudigo Premium discount app
• Inspire Employee scholarship programme
• The opportunity to shape and change processes.