International Class Teacher (Primary Years)

Business Profile Description

The EtonHouse International Education Group is headquartered in Singapore with 100 schools in over 10 countries. Together these schools provide high quality education to over 15000 children globally. EtonHouse has been at the forefront of international education offering innovative pre-schools and K-12 schools across Asia.

In the early years, an inquiry-based “Inquire-Think-Learn” curriculum, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach is followed. In the primary, secondary and high school, EtonHouse offers the globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme and IGCSE qualifications. There are 4 IB schools in the EtonHouse family.

Job Description

• Provide an inclusive and engaging learning environment underpinned by evidence-based best practice.
• Using transdisciplinary and conceptual approach, deliver a curriculum that is challenging, relevant and significant.
• Demonstrate and model the IB PYP learner profile attributes.
• Establish and maintain authentic, respectful and positive relationships with students, families and colleagues where social, cultural and religious diversity is valued.
• Differentiate the curriculum to cater for a diverse range of learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Inclusive Education and EAL teams and the school counselor to ensure optimal outcomes for all students.
• Attend and contribute to meetings as required.
• Work collaboratively to create and review Individual Education Plans as required.
• Maintain planning documents identifying specific learning objectives, differentiated tasks and assessments.
• Monitor and document student progress.
• Utilise technology, when applicable, to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Organise and maintain a tidy, well-organised classroom and encourage students to take pride in their learning environment.
• Be responsible for all aspects of classroom management, including supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all students in a positive and pro-active manner.
• Engage in professional dialogue and work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing expertise and respecting confidentiality.
• Be an advocate for student wellbeing, supporting a culture of safeguarding and child protection , and reinforcing the school-wide commitment to keeping students safe.
• Be familiar with the Safeguarding reporting procedures and follow protocols in the case of a Child Protection Issue.
• Reflect upon own professional practice to ensure an understanding of contemporary research and best practice.
• Participate in Professional Learning and appraisal procedures for the purpose of personal, professional and career development.
• Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all students and in particular, those within your designated class group.
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by the Principal.

Qualifications

• The candidate should hold a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent, or a Bachelor Degree in a subject followed by a PGCE, which is obtained from a recognised University or College.
• At least 2 – 5 years relevant professional teaching experience