Key Stage 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

BRIGHTON COLLEGE (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

School holidays

Free parking on site

Professional Development

Job summary

Brighton College (Singapore) is seeking an inspirational Key Stage 2 Teacher for a maternity cover from January 2027 to May 2027. The role combines strategic leadership with outstanding classroom teaching and a focus on curriculum continuity across upper KS2.

You will lead a team, uphold high standards of teaching, and build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues, contributing to whole-school improvement and pupil development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with PGCE or equivalent.
• Five years of teaching experience and evidence as a subject leader.
• Knowledge of British National Curriculum for relevant Key Stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day activities of Upper Key Stage five and six under Senior Deputy Head oversight.
• Provide strategic and instructional leadership aligning with the Academic Leadership Team.
• Ensure curriculum continuity, high standards of teaching and learning, and effective assessment across the key stage.
• Model exemplary classroom practice and foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Admissions during pupil recruitment and engage in events as required.
• Maintain curriculum standards and ensure ongoing assessment and record-keeping by Form Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
• Develop strong relationships with current and prospective parents and liaise with School Nurse and Cognita partners as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with PGCE or equivalent

Five years’ teaching experience and subject leader

Job description

About the School - Brighton College (Singapore):

Brighton College (Singapore) is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community a vibrant and stimulating environment.
The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools is due to excellent, innovative and well-planned teaching. Above all, therefore, we are looking for individuals who foster a passion for learning and who demonstrate an ability and genuine desire to develop pupils and staff to their fullest potential.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Key Stage 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover) from January 2027 to May 2027 to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the Role:

Brighton College (Singapore) is seeking an inspirational Key Stage 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover) to start in January 2027 to May 2027. To provide both strategic and instructional leadership within a specific key stage while maintaining high-quality classroom teaching. The role involves ensuring curriculum continuity, high standards of teaching and learning, and effective assessment practices across the key stage. As a class teacher, the postholder models exemplary classroom practice, fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment, and builds strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues. Together, these responsibilities support whole school improvement and the academic and personal development of all pupils within the key stage.

What you will be doing:

• To lead and manage the day-to-day operation of Upper Key stage that includes year groups five and six under the supervision of Senior Deputy Head of Prep School.
• To support the leadership in delivering the vision for Brighton College Singapore and be a positive, productive and supportive member of the Academic Leadership Team.
• To be responsible for the effective performance of all teachers and line-manage teaching assistants in the key stage.
• To demonstrate an innovative approach, ensuring the school gains a reputation for providing an outstanding education for its pupils.
• To take an active role working with the Marketing and Admissions and the Head of College, when recruiting pupils.
• To attend marketing and admissions events as and when required and as reasonably requested.
• To develop, and continuously maintain a high standard in the curriculum for all subject areas taught and ensure staff are led in such a way that outstanding standards are maintained in all areas.
• To periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the planned curriculum and to ensure an appropriate system of assessment and record keeping is maintained by Form Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
• To maintain and develop effective relationships with all current and prospective parents that may involve encouragement of parents to take an active interest in their child’s progress and make them feel welcome in the school.
• To participate in the school’s consultative procedures to ensure an effective communication system and good liaison between the different departments.
• To ensure that current parents are kept informed of their child’s progress via informal and formal meetings alongside the school’s reporting cycle.
• To liaise with the School Nurse on all matters relating to illness and injury.
• To liaise and work together positively with our local partners – Cognita as and when requested.
• This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, reasonable request may also be included.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field with PGCE or equivalent.
• Possess five years’ teaching experience and proven experience as a subject leader.
• Ability to build and lead an outstanding teaching team which will work in harmony with the wider school community.
• Have knowledge of British National Curriculum requirements at the relevant Key Stages, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students’ work.
• Proven record of teaching experience, prior experience in independent Prep School will be an added advantage.
• A positive team player who works collaboratively and harmoniously with the wider school community.
• A warm, engaging and approachable personality with pupils, current and prospective parents.
• Evidence of the ability to be creative and inspire enthusiasm for your subjects in both colleagues and students.
• An ability to thrive within an environment that staff describe as both invigorating and refreshing.
• Exemplifies the Brighton College (Singapore) values of Curiosity, Confidence and Kindness.

Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• School holidays and public holiday
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• Professional Development

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to rigorous background checks, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College’s pre-employment medical question, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College understands that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim.

The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third (3rd) parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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Period of Registration : 14 October 2023 to 13 October 2027