Key Roles & Responsibilities
To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with
the school's policies under the direction of the school’s Principal.
1. Pedagogy
Employing effective pedagogy that enables students to become successful learners who achieve personal excellence by:
- Building learning-focused relationships
- Empowering students to become or prepare to be independent learners
- Using assessment information to plan progression for the differing needs of learners in class
- Using appropriate assessment tools for formative and summative assessment
- Providing high quality feedback to learners
- Encouraging students to reflect on their learning
- Engaging students in the construction of their learning processes
- Involving parents in their students’ learning through regular parent-teacher dialogue.
2. Curriculum
- Demonstrating a high level of relevant curriculum knowledge
- Incorporating relevant thinking and reflective skills into the curriculum
- Assessment, recording and reporting on the work of students and attending Parents’ Meetings to meet parents and discuss the progress of individual students
- Teaching assigned classes including the supervision of classes for absence cover
- Working with colleagues to ensure continuity and progression in the curriculum
- Preparation of students for and participation in the conduct of internal and external examinations
- Setting appropriate individual student targets in line with the school and departmental targets/policy
- Undertaking appropriate training including INSET days at the start of each term
- Promoting and participating in your own continuous professional development
- Maintenance of a good standard of discipline among students with due respect to their health
- and safety
- Be responsible for the overall performance of your teaching groups under the ‘Every Child Matters’ banner:
- to encourage students to be safe and healthy
- to encourage them to be happy and enjoy your subject
- to encourage students to make a positive contribution to lessons and achieve economic well being
- to act on student or parental concerns
- Actively engaging in teacher learning and development
- Continually seeking to improve learning and teaching strategies
- Developing knowledge and skills related to Secondary education
- Actively engaging in the school’s appraisal procedures
- Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment:
- Participating in and supporting the school’s positive policies and general ethos of respect for all
- Ensuring the organisation of resources and the classroom environment are optimum for learning
3. Co-curricular activities:
- Being involved in Co or Extra Curricular Activities to enhance the school experience for learners
- Participating in Residential excursions as required
- Undertaking duties as required
4. Other projects, duties and responsibilities:
- Having a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities
- Operating at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
- Establishing effective and appropriate relationships with colleagues and parents
- Setting a good example through presentation and personal and professional conduct
- Co-operating with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school and learners
- Contributing to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and
- management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school
- Taking part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Days and events with other stakeholders
- Any other reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description
Job Specification
This section provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the role.
Years of Experience
- Minimally 5 years of relevant teaching experience, preferable within an international school setting.
- Experience with Cambridge curriculum is highly desirable.
- Experience teaching IGCSE & A levels Physics/Chinese (2 separate roles) is preferred
Education
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Education/ Teaching or equivalent, recognised by SSG/MOE in Singapore
- Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred)
Profile of Competency
- Demonstrate an acute and deep understanding of a primary/secondary school curriculum.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Administrative and organizational skills
- Agile and resilient in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
- Uphold high level of professionalism within circle of influence
- Good composure and disposition
- Display strong team spirit; achieve synergy with team
- Computer literacy in MS office
Language Abilities
- Proficient in written and spoken English/Chinese. Proficiency in the local language is an advantage.
Professional Qualifications / Job License
- PGDE and/or PGCE is preferable
- Preferably a Teacher’s License (NIE certification)