Elementary School Class Teacher & Lower School Coordinator (Years 1–3)

St. Joseph's Institution International School; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art learning environment

Inclusive Lasallian school culture

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay and conditions

Job summary

St. Joseph's Institution International School in Malaysia is seeking an outstanding Elementary School Class Teacher & Lower School Coordinator for Years 1–3.

The role combines classroom teaching with leadership across the Lower School, working with Heads of Year and the Elementary leadership team to drive academic and pastoral outcomes. The successful candidate will teach within Years 1–3, uphold the UK National Curriculum and IPC where relevant, lead curriculum delivery (Read Write Inc,

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum and/or the IPC across Key Stage 1 is required.
• Experience of leading a primary team, using pupil data to drive improvement, and working with Read Write Inc phonics frameworks, Singapore Maths or inquiry-based learning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach a class within Years 1–3 while providing day-to-day academic and pastoral leadership across Key Stage 1
• Promote the Lasallian Mission and Core Values of SJIIS
• Lead and quality-assure the delivery of Read Write Inc., Singapore Maths, IPC and Science
• Ensure planning, assessment and reporting meet the expectations of the school
• Use pupil data to identify needs, inform interventions and drive improvement
• Ensure consistency of routines, expectations and standards across Key Stage 1
• Lead, coach and develop Heads of Year, teachers and teaching assistants
• Promote positive, collaborative relationships with pupils, parents and the wider school community
• Embed the school's behaviour, restorative and virtues-based approaches
• Actively contribute to wider school development and growth
• Demonstrate a proactive approach towards professional development

Skills

UK National Curriculum experience

IPC/IPC experience

Data-driven improvement

Parent/stakeholder engagement

Tools

Read Write Inc

Singapore Maths

IPC

Job description

Elementary School Class Teacher & Lower School Coordinator (Years 1–3)

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St Joseph’s Institution International School (SJIIS) is a Lasallian International School (3 to 18 years). We teach the UK National Curriculum, with the exception of Singapore Maths. The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is used as a vehicle for teaching cross-curricular units. The school places strong emphasis upon research-based teaching pedagogy and a character-building programme, based on the Virtues Project and inspired by the school’s Lasallian heritage. This includes service learning initiatives, and a holistic approach to sport, music and the arts.

The Lower School Coordinator is a combined teaching and leadership position. The successful candidate will be a class teacher within Years 1–3 and will provide academic and pastoral leadership across the Lower School, working closely with Heads of Year, teachers and the wider Elementary leadership team. The role will include a meaningful class teaching commitment, ensuring the successful candidate remains closely connected to classroom practice and pupil learning while having sufficient dedicated time to fulfil their leadership responsibilities effectively.

SJIIS is seeking an outstanding and inspirational Lower School Coordinator whose passion, experience and leadership will make a significant difference to the learning, wellbeing and outcomes of our students. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to join the staff of this ambitious international school.

Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum and/or the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) across Key Stage 1 is required. Experience of leading a primary team, using pupil data to drive improvement, and working with Read Write Inc phonics frameworks, Singapore Maths or inquiry-based learning is desirable.

The School is committed to delivering an outstanding and well-rounded primary learning experience that will meet the needs of pupils at all levels. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, consistency across Key Stage 1, and effective academic and pastoral provision.

The successful candidate will uphold the school values and put pupils’ wellbeing and character development at the heart of learning. They will provide visible, approachable and collaborative leadership, showing respect for all within our community.

Requirements:

We are seeking an outstanding Class Teacher to join our Key Stage 1 team, with the potential to take on a wider leadership role as Lower School Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• To teach a class within Years 1–3 while providing day-to-day academic and pastoral leadership across Key Stage 1
• To promote the Lasallian Mission and Core Values of SJIIS
• To lead and quality-assure the delivery of Read Write Inc., Singapore Maths, IPC and Science
• Ensure planning, assessment and reporting meet the expectations of the school
• To use pupil data to identify needs, inform interventions and drive improvement
• To ensure consistency of routines, expectations and standards across Key Stage 1
• To lead, coach and develop Heads of Year, teachers and teaching assistants
• To promote positive, collaborative relationships with pupils, parents and the wider school community
• To embed the school's behaviour, restorative and virtues-based approaches
• To actively contribute to wider school development and growth
• Demonstrate a proactive approach towards professional development

We expect all candidates to address the above points in a letter of application.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, state of the art environment
• A caring, inclusive Lasallian school focused on holistic education
• A school-wide commitment to accelerating and deepening pupils’ learning
• A highly effective team supporting character development and supporting each other
• Excellent professional development opportunities to promote the delivery of cutting edge practice
• Competitive teachers’ pay and conditions

We will interview applicants on a rolling basis and reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the closing date if a suitable one is found.

SJIIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we hold ourselves to a high standard concerning safer recruitment policy and processes. We expect the same commitment to keeping children safe from all of our staff and applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including a full DBS check, checks with past employers, online checks and relevant international police checks.

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