Prep Key Stage Lead (August 2025)

The school is looking to appoint a well-qualified, energetic Classroom Teacher , with a Key stage Lead responsibility (Key Stage 1) for August 2025.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

•   To embed a broad and relevant curriculum promoting the development of pupils’ knowledge, understanding and skills.
• To ensure that the curriculum is in line with relevant territory needs.
• To liaise with other Key Stage Leads and the Deputy Head Academic to maximise opportunities for cross-curricular teaching.
• To liaise with the Deputy Head Pastoral on the delivery of the PSHE and pastoral curriculum.
• To proactively lead the Safeguarding of the assigned Key Stage working closely with the Deputy Head Pastoral to ensure Brighton College (Singapore) is demonstrating a ‘best practice’ approach to safeguarding.
• To proactively lead the teaching and learning of the assigned Key Stage.
•  To liaise with the Head of EAL and Head of PCP to embed appropriate support for groups of learners is in place. 
• To share effective teaching strategies within the Key Stage.
•  To instil consistency in the approach to marking and feedback within the department, in line with the school-wide policy.
•  To ensure that high-quality planning is in place for all year groups.
• To manage and oversee setting where appropriate.
• To develop and maintain strong relationships with the Key Stage leads in the Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior School and across the network of Brighton College International schools.
• To promote digital learning in the department.
•  To provide a departmental enrichment programme e.g. challenge weeks, academic competitions, external speakers, educational trips and visits.
• To ensure the department supports pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Assessment and Reporting:

•  To create, share and oversee department mark books.
• To schedule termly moderation and book look opportunities.
• To write, administer and oversee year group assessments.
•  To analyse termly and annual data on a school-wide, cohort and class level and create an action plan.
• To monitor the progress and value-added data of specific groups of children e.g. SEN, EAL and G&T.
• To use assessment data to inform future learning, planning and curriculum content.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of data and consider attainment, progress and value-added for all pupils.
• To liaise with the Deputy Head Academic on admissions, particularly admissions tests.

Professional Development:

• To stay abreast of new educational initiatives and communicate this widely to your staff.
• To encourage innovation in the Key Stage to ensure Brighton College (Singapore) is demonstrating a ‘best practice’ approach.
• To participate in regular learning walks.
•  To participate in cluster group meetings across the BCI network.
• To lead sessions during INSET and staff meetings, sharing updates and progress made.
• To deliver sessions for parents as required.
• To take part in the appraisal process as required by the Prep School SLT.

Administration:

•  To submit and control a departmental budget covering the ordering and restocking of digital and physical learning resources, stationery and professional development.
• To lead the delivery of internal and external assessments and ensure the successful implementation of these as per our assessment schedule.
• To organise and chair regular Key Stage meetings, creating an agenda and sharing minutes with the Pre Pre/ Prep school SLT.
• To take responsibility for a shared site on the staff online platform (e.g. Sharepoint/Teams) where all documentation, planning and helpful resource are stored.
• To maintain information and recommendations from Cognita/BCI reviews and learning walks and to lead recommended improvements as guided by the Pre Pre/ Prep school SLT.  
•  To contribute to the school marketing material as required by the Pre Pre/ Prep School SLT.
• To take responsibility for classroom and Key Stage displays as directed by the Pre Pre/ Prep School SLT.
• To prepare inspection-ready documentation including:
• Key Stage handbook/homework policy
• Key Stage development plan
• Key Stage curriculum overview
• Key Stage assessment and reporting overview and reporting to stakeholders
• Data analysis and narrative, including monitoring the progress and value-added data of specific groups of children e.g. SEN, EAL and G&T.
• Key Stage meeting agendas, actions and minutes

 This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, reasonable request may also be included.

We pride ourselves across the Brighton College Family of Schools in having an outstanding staff of enthusiastic, dedicated and loyal teachers who are ‘team-players’. Staff are expected to be supportive of the College, its aims and ethos and above all, have a positive approach and a sense of humour.

FURTHER DETAILS

Brighton College (Singapore) is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community a vibrant and stimulating environment.

The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools is due to excellent, innovative and well-planned teaching. Above all, therefore, we are looking for individuals who foster a passion for learning and who demonstrate an ability and genuine desire to develop pupils and staff to their fullest potential.

The ability to inspire children and staff, and the willingness to support the ambition, values and breadth of College-life, will be of central importance. Successful candidates will be self-reliant, resilient and adaptable and prepared to embrace working in an international environment.

We will look for evidence of the capacity to contribute to the broader life of the College, and for evidence of passion and enthusiasm for teaching within this age phase.

As the College grows, we are especially interested in teachers with specialisms in order to elevate further the high standards of teaching and learning which prevail. Specialist areas include Music, Drama, Art, Science, Languages (Mandarin, French), Physical Education, Humanities, English Additional Language (EAL) and Special/Additional educational needs

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, / international Police checks, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College’s pre-employment medical question, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College understands that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim.

The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity.

The College reserves the right to appoint a candidate to the role in advance of any deadline date, in the event that a suitable candidate can be appointed.

“Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third (3rd) parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed