Secondary Supply Teacher

Dover Court International School (Pte.) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Court International School (Pte.) Ltd seeks a qualified teacher to contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment. You will deliver lessons, plan resources, and ensure student well-being while upholding the school values.

The role requires collaboration with senior leaders and faculty to support achievement. International experience and familiarity with IGCSE/IB curricula are advantageous, with a focus on inquiry-based learning and holistic development.

Qualifications

• Teaching degree preferred.
• Ability to meet diverse learner needs and promote inclusion.
• Intuitive use of IT and readiness to learn school systems.

Responsibilities

• Take accurate attendance and manage class registers.
• Deliver lessons and ensure a safe, productive learning environment.
• Meet the needs of all learners and follow plans.
• Manage classroom behaviour with respect and positive relationships.
• Collaborate with Heads of Faculty and leadership to support well-being and achievement.
• Be punctual, professional and uphold school values.
• Supervise learning and provide timely feedback.
• Ensure assessments are conducted appropriately.

Skills

Effective teaching and learning

Education

Teaching Degree

Job description

Role and Responsibilities:

• Fully support the school’s Health and Safety policies and follow all procedures.

• Adhere to all Safeguarding policies, raising concerns and following reporting lines.

• Uphold and promote the Dover Court International School Mission and Values, fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive community where every individual is valued.

• Carry out duty supervision as required.

• Be punctual and professional, demonstrating personal responsibility at all times.

Learning and Teaching:

• Ensure that all students are accounted for through accurate register taking.

• Ensure that plans and resources prepared are delivered and that the learning environment is both safe and productive and, where appropriate to subject specialism, plan and deliver lessons.

• Ensure in our diverse learning community that the needs of all learners are met and that plans are followed as explained.

• Successfully manage classroom behaviour in accordance with the school’s Behaviour Policy, fostering an environment of mutual respect and positive relationships.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with students by acting as a role model, ensuring students are empowered to reach their full potential and contribute to the school community.

• Collaborate with Heads of Faculty and the Secondary Leadership Team and colleagues to contribute to the smooth operation of the school day, with a strong commitment to student well-being and student achievement.

Planning and Preparation:

• Actively supervise and monitor learning, providing feedback as required and appropriate.

• Ensure assessments are conducted appropriately

Personal Specifications – Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Teaching Degree preferred.

• Strong understanding of effective teaching and learning and the ability to meet the individual needs of all students, promoting inclusion and diversity in the classroom.

• Effective use of IT and a willingness and ability to learn systems in use.

• International experience preferred, with a global perspective aligned to the school’s mission of preparing students to be active participants in a globally connected community.

• Desired: Familiarity with the IGCSE and IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) curricula, understanding their academic structure and focus on inquiry-based learning, academic rigour, and holistic development.

Personal Attributes:

• High levels of personal integrity, aligned with the school’s mission to act with integrity and promote core values as a guide for action.

• Conscientious, with a strong focus on achieving excellence in learning and completing work to a consistently high standard.

• A flexible, positive approach to work, with the ability to embrace change and new experiences, showing initiative.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with great attention to detail.

• Adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.

• Proactive, with a willingness to take on multiple tasks and contribute where needed.

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

• A team player, eager to support colleagues and demonstrate flexibility.

• A commitment to continual improvement, seeking opportunities for growth and development.

Essential:

• Compliance with visa requirements for working in Singapore

• Must hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, with a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training as required.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. The school will help to assist in obtaining this check.