Classroom Teacher (Early Years)

At The Perse School (Singapore), we cultivate a happy and nurturing environment, inspiring students to develop a lifelong love of learning and prepare for a fulfilling and successful future. 

To deliver on our mission of inspiring students to love learning, we embrace The Perse Way — a unique educational approach that places our values at the heart of everything we do. Developed over 400 years, The Perse Way guides us as we continually look forward, shaping an exceptional education for the future. 

The Role

We are looking for dynamic and flexible Early Years Teachers who excel in a diverse, multicultural setting. To teach and educate students in accordance with the School’s curricular guidelines, addressing the educational needs, abilities, and potential of each student assigned by the Principal. It is crucial to demonstrate a passion for learning and employ a flexible and imaginative teaching approach. Furthermore, active participation in the School’s dynamic extracurricular activities is expected. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Create a learning environment where staff and students engage in ongoing learning and reflection. 
• Fully participate in school life and the extracurricular program. 
• Communicate and cooperate with staff and parents to support student success. 
• Arrange the classroom and materials according to school guidelines. 
• Design and maintain displays that enhance the learning environment. 
• Plan, prepare, and teach lessons to all students. 
• Adapt teaching methods to suit the needs and abilities of all students. 
• Organise external learning opportunities, like field trips and guest speakers. 
• Track and report on student progress and behavior. 
• Mark work, gives feedback, and set goals for student improvement. 
• Provide assessments and reports for students. 
• Attend parent-teacher and student conferences and provide written reports. 
• Create displays to make the learning environment attractive. 
• Work with School Leadership and other teachers to develop courses, teaching materials, and assessment methods. 
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning. 
• Participate in peer reviews and classroom observations by the Principal and/or Head of Primary. 
• Attend training and development sessions to improve skills. 
• Provide pastoral care to all students. 
• Maintain order and discipline, ensuring students' health and safety. 
• Use positive reinforcement to manage discipline according to School policies. 
• Carry out break and lunch duties as scheduled in the School duty rota. 
• Facilitate CCAs (Co-Curricular Activities). 
• Prepare and present at least one class assembly each year. 
• Organize Grade level performances or productions as scheduled. 
• Ensure students are safely dismissed to parents, caregivers, ECA teachers, or the correct bus. 
• Attend all required meetings, workshops, and events, including those on weekends or evenings. 
• Register and monitor student attendance. 
• Participate in improvement committees. 

Personal Competencies and Qualities:  

• Motivation to work with children and young people.  
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.  
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.  
• Positive attitude to the use of authority and maintaining discipline.  
• Empathy for students, parents, staff and the community.  
• Shares in the values that define the School community: intellectual curiosity, endeavour, breadth and balance, and valuing one another and the environment. 
• Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within the school and with colleagues in other organisations. 
• Respects and values the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and to teams.  
• Ability to motivate and encourage participation in activities both inside and outside the classroom and a willingness to take part in and organise trips and visits.  
• A generosity of spirit and a willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.  
• Committed to continual personal and professional development.  
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact with. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least two (2) years teaching experience within an international school environment 
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, along with a Professional Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma), or a valid Teacher License/QTS. 
• Strong understanding of the CAIE Cambridge curriculum. 
• Experience working in an international school setting is preferred. 
• Demonstrated passion for education with the capability to deliver inquiry-based learning effectively. 

This role is to commence in January 2025.

Disclaimer 

The statements above outline the general nature and scope of work for individuals in this classification. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be asked to perform tasks beyond their usual responsibilities as needed.