Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

About the role

We are looking for outstanding and inspirational Primary Teacher initially for a Maternity Cover starting in November 2024 and running to April 2025. There may be further opportunities beyond this date.

The right candidate will have an enthusiasm for high quality teaching and learning, with an ability to meet individual needs within our inclusive community.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships and demonstrate excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills when working in partnership with parents, staff and the children themselves. They will be committed to taking on the role of a full-time class teacher, collaborating with a dynamic and professional team of practitioners.

Core Requirements of the Post

Teachers aspire to the highest standards of professionalism and will, in particular:

• Generate excitement and passion for learning in students and the wider school community;
• Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents;
• Be committed to helping all students progress;
• Be committed to high achievement for students of a wide range of language skills, learning dispositions and educational needs;
• Use technology in the classroom to enhance learning;
• Strive to develop the quality of students’ personal and interpersonal skills;
• Develop and deploy resources efficiently and effectively;
• Promote the school mission and values and those of the NAE family of schools.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

Planning, Teaching and Learning

Maximise learning by:

• Creating a safe and respectful learning environment for all;
• Inspiring students to be passionate, curious, exited learners;
• Develop effective approaches to learning in students;
• Monitoring, evaluating and developing teaching;
• Identifying and supporting individual learning needs, liaising with EAL and Learning Support specialists when appropriate;
• Effectively promoting home learning and co-curricular learning opportunities;
• Establishing a purposeful and safe learning environment;
• Using technology to enhance and transform personalised learning opportunities.

Tracking, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Make effective use of assessment to plan challenging learning opportunities for all students;
• Collect and use meaningful data to enhance teaching and learning;
• Monitor and record students’ learning to ensure they remain on track to achieve challenging targets;
• Report on progress to students, colleagues and parents.

Student Care and Guidance

• Establish a safe, purposeful learning environment for all students;
• Promote the progress and well-being of all students;
• Contribute to the preparation of action plans and other support mechanisms;
• Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved;
• Communicate effectively with parents of students, and liaise with other staff.

All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of NAE’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organisation.

Each individual must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities and adhere to NAE and school policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Training

Qualified bachelor degree or above

Recognised teaching qualification for Primary age students

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to engage students and enable them to perform highly

Strong organisational skills

Strong use of ICT for administration and teaching

Personal Attributes

Passionate about education and young students

Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development

Confident global citizen; culturally agile

Understand the complex and demanding environment of an international community

Other

Compliance with visa requirements for working in Singapore

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required

All staff employed at the school are subject to background checks