Physics Teacher

Purpose of Role

Reporting to the Head of the High School, this role provides structured counselling and support to students and colleagues, enabling them to effectively address social, emotional, behavioural, and learning challenges.

About Sancta Maria

Sancta Maria International School is an international curriculum, co-educational day school in

Hyderabad. The school is part of Saint Mary's Educational Society, founded in 1982. Founded in 2010, we are a Cambridge Pathway School offering a seamless progression from Cambridge Early Years to Grade 12. Sancta Maria is also a Cambridge-approved Professional Development Centre offering a range of Cambridge-assessed qualifications in teaching and learning.

Our vision is to unlock the potential of every learner for a better world. We value our community relationships with parents and families, and together, we do the best for our children as partners and critical friends. Sancta Maria is driven by the motto In Omnia Excellentia, which means Excellence in Everything.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Well-being and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify emotional/social/behavioural needs through regular observations and discussions with division heads and grade level coordinators.
• Plan and implement targeted interventions and counselling sessions.
• Deliver sessions on social and emotional learning with clear learning objections and success criteria.
• Work with parents collaboratively while addressing student needs.
• Providing psychological support to staff members.
• Develop positive working relationships with faculty and administrative staff to achieve desired goals.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact positively and develop good working relationships with students and staff.
• Proficient ICT skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage young people to address the difficulties they are experiencing at home/school that affect their ability/willingness to learn.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent team-working skills, as well as the ability to work creatively and independently.
• Passion for learning and self-development.
• Flexibility and growth mindset.
• Self-management and ability to deal with pressure.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Specialised educational qualification preferably at master's level.
• At least two years experience as a student counsellor (school setting will be desirable).
• Understanding of mental health and emotional well-being issues, including knowledge of academic, emotional and social issues which may affect young people.
• Knowledge of a range of evidence-based interventions used to deliver group and individual sessions to improve young people's emotional wellbeing.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disabilitystatus, neurodivergence, socio-economic backgroundor other demographic