Primary Specialist Teacher (Chinese Language)

NEXUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable international school in Singapore is looking for a Primary Specialist Teacher for Chinese Language. This role demands an innovative teaching approach, fostering independent learning through effective pedagogy and assessment. Suitable candidates will have a relevant degree with teaching qualifications and experience with diverse learners. The position values professional development and rewards a collaborative work environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to a culture that empowers both students and staff.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent).
• Higher degree or recognised professional qualification preferred.
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development required.
• Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs necessary.
• Experience in an international school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build learning-focused relationships.
• Empower children to become independent learners.
• Use assessment information to plan progression.
• Provide high-quality scaffolding and feedback to learners.
• Engage children in the co-construction of their learning.

Skills

Teaching qualifications

Experience in teaching diverse needs

International school experience

Relevant curriculum knowledge

Continued professional development

Education

Relevant degree

Higher degree or professional qualification

Job description

JOB TITLE: PRIMARY SPECIALIST TEACHER (Chinese Language)

Links to: Learning Area Leader

WHO ARE 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.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues. You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Specialist teachers are informed, reflective practitioners who use inquiry-based teaching strategies to create positive learning environments that motivate and challenge all learners to become self-regulated, life-long learners and leaders. A specialist teacher will teach a specific subject or discipline to classes as assigned.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employing effective pedagogy that enables children to become successful and self-regulated learners who achieve personal excellence by:

• Building learning-focused relationships
• Empowering children to become independent learners
• Being clear about what is to be learnt
• Using assessment information to plan progression
• Using appropriate assessment tools for formative and summative assessment
• Providing high quality scaffolding and feedback to learners
• Encouraging children to reflect on their learning
• Engaging children in the co-construction of their learning progression
• Involving parents in their children’s learning through learner-led conferences and regular parent – teacher dialogue
• Employing and integrating ICT as a tool that improves children’s learning and assists learners to solve authentic problems related to “real-world” problems or issues
• Involvement in whole school events and activities as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A relevant degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent)
• Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred)
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development
• Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs
• Experience in an international school environment (preferred)
• Relevant curriculum experience

Candidates are required to submit their application through our recruitment platform by using the link provided below. Please copy and paste the link into your browser to access the platform: https://careers.taylors.edu.my/job/Aljunied-Walk-%288001%29-Primary-Specialist-Teacher-%28Chinese%29-Sing/48815444/

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.