Class Teacher - Primary

Do you want to be part of an innovative, highly collaborative and inclusive school, teaching in a supportive team?

Nexus International School Malaysia is seeking a dynamic teacher to join the Primary team. The candidate should be an experienced Primary Teacher with a suitable teaching qualification (teaching degree or PGCE).

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

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 Principal. A teacher is an informed, reflective practitioner who uses inquiry teaching strategies to create positive learning environments which motivate and challenge all learners to become self-regulated, life-long learners and leaders.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Consistent with Nexus International School policies, teachers are responsible for:

Pedagogy

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  planning their learning progression
• Involving parents in their childrenʼs learning
• Employing and integrating ICT as a tool that assists learners to solve authentic problems related to “real-world” problems or issues.

Curriculum

• Demonstrating a high level of relevant curriculum knowledge
• Contributing to PSHE programme as required
• Undertaking assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures
• Preparing and presenting informative reports to  parents and other stakeholders as required
• Taking lead responsibility for a subject or aspect of the school's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance
• Contributing to whole school planning activities.

Promoting and participating in teacher learning and development

• Actively engaging in teacher learning and development
• Continually seeking to improve learning and teaching strategies
• Engaging in opportunities to improve personal IT skills in order to provide deeper integration of IT in the classroom
• Developing knowledge and skills related to curriculum content and assessment
• Actively engaging in the schoolʼs appraisal procedures

Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment

• Employing positive behaviour strategies
• Developing and maintaining a learning focussed classroom

Co-curricular activities

• Offering at least one Co-Curricular Activity per term
• Being involved in Extra Curricular Activities to enhance the school experience for learners
• Participating in Residential excursions as required by subject or Year level
• Providing cover in the boarding house if required
• Undertaking grounds duties as required

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 working 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, Parent Teacher Conferences and events with other schools

Nexus International School Malaysia is 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.