Primary School Teacher and PYP Coordinator

NEXUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus International School (Singapore) PTE. LTD. is seeking a PYP Coordinator to lead IB Primary Years Programme initiatives within the Primary School. You will work with the leadership team to support curriculum planning, collaboration across year groups and the implementation of inquiry-based learning.

The role requires pedagogical leadership, strong teamwork with subject leaders, and a commitment to staff development, school culture and international mindedness as part of the Nexus Way.

Qualifications

• A degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent).
• Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred).
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development, including significant IB training.
• Experience with teaching PYP (5+ years preferred).
• Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs, especially EAL.

Responsibilities

• Support the requirements of the IB concerning the implementation of the programme.
• Ensure PYP teaching staff receive on-going training in the delivery of the programme.
• Support the process of developing or reviewing the school’s curriculum documents, including the programme of inquiry and scope and sequence documents.
• Support the development of the PDPs (Programme Development Plan) and support the formulation of the school’s strategic development plan.
• Support the preparation and submission of any documentation required for evaluation.
• Set up systems for communication and collaboration among all staff members involved in implementing the programme.
• Support the sharing of IBPYP communication for the wider school community and external stakeholders.
• Promote the use of ‘MyIB’ within the school community.
• Involvement in whole school events and activities as required.
• Teaching across the PrimarySchool to provide release time for Middle Leaders.
• To perform any other duties as assigned by the management, stakeholders and reporting manager.

Education

Teaching degree

Higher degree

Professional IB PD

Job description

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

JOB TITLE: PYP COORDINATOR

Reports to: Head of Primary School

WHOARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

OUR CULTURE & PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: THE NEXUS WAY

AtNexus, staff embody the "Nexus Way" by actively living four core pillars: cultivating respectful Relationships based on trust and respect, championing Inclusion that ensures a culture of belonging, driving Innovation through modern pedagogy and creative problem-solving, and finally demonstrating Mindsets that adapt to change with resilience.These expectations form the foundational culture for all our professional roles. The ideal candidate must be a "living example of the NexusWay."

JOBDESCRIPTION

ThePYP coordinator will work closely with teams to support their PYP curriculum planning and collaboration. Alongside the Primary Leadership team they will act as a pedagogical leader in the Primary School. The position holder will attend planning meetings for selected year groups to facilitate the planning and development of the PYP, and its implementation. They will facilitate collaboration between year group teams and other curriculum leaders in thePrimary School such as the Language Arts LAL, Maths LAL and Digital Coach. ThePYP Coordinator will support defining the school culture based on the IB learner profile. They will facilitate inquiry, promote international mindedness and provide guidance and support to staff to implement the programme.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the requirements of the IB concerning the implementation of the programme.
• Ensure PYP teaching staff receive on-going training in the delivery of the programme.
• Support the process of developing or reviewing the school’s curriculum documents, including the programme of inquiry and scope and sequence documents.
• Support the development of the PDPs (Programme Development Plan) and support the formulation of the school’s strategic development plan.
• Support the preparation and submission of any documentation required for evaluation.
• Set up systems for communication and collaboration among all staff members involved in implementing the programme.
• Support the sharing of IBPYP communication for the wider school community and external stakeholders.
• Promote the use of ‘MyIB’ within the school community.
• Involvement in whole school events and activities as required.
• Teaching across the PrimarySchool to provide release time for Middle Leaders.
• To perform any other duties as assigned by the management, stakeholders and reporting manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent)
• Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred)
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development, including significant IB training
• Experience with teaching PYP(5+ years preferred)
• Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs, especially EAL