Teacher of English - Maternity Cover (part-time)

Post: Teacher of English (part time maternity cover) Monday 11th September to Friday 1st December.

Reporting to: Head of English Faculty

Primary Responsibility: 

To provide students with a stimulating, challenging and enjoyable learning experience both in and beyond the classroom, and to offer them the encouragement they need to thrive at SJI International. 

Please note: Only applicants with a relevant teaching qualification (for example PGCE/DipEd/BEd) will be considered. This is not a teacher of English as another/Second Language (EAL, ESL) position. 

This role is a part time (0.55) maternity replacement. The position will start on Monday 11th September and end on Friday 1st December.

Specific Responsibilities:

Teaching and learning

• Identify and adopt the most effective active, creative teaching approaches for SJII students in line with current best practice and the ethos of our school

• Work with other members of the Faculty to apply consistent standards in the following:

curriculum planning and delivery; formative and summative assessment through classwork, homework and formal examination; standardisation and moderation of the examinations process

• Create a stimulating learning environment, including displays of student work

• Teach across the age and ability ranges from Foundation IGCSE (Grades 7 & 8) through to IGCSE (Grades 9 & 10).

• Identify and take advantage of opportunities to use resources offered within and beyond Singapore to take learning outside the classroom

• To identify and take advantage of opportunities to demonstrate the application of essential skills beyond the peripheries of the English classroom.

• Adopt strategies and monitor teaching and learning activities to support individuals with SEN/ESL in line with school and faculty policy

• Ensure compliance with all rules regarding health and safety in the classroom

• Set and mark homework regularly in line with school and faculty policy

• Identify and teach study skills/strategies that will develop students' ability to work independently

• Take part in the process and marking of the Extended Essay component of the IB Diploma

Recording and assessment

• Set clear targets for raising achievement

• Collect and record assessment data (enter on SIMS where required)

• Comply with established systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing student progress

• Develop an understanding of different learning needs and the importance of raising achievement among students

• Attend parent conferences and keep parents informed about their child's progress, both formally through regular assessments and written reports, and informally through effective communication via email and the student diary/planner

Standards and quality assurance

• Support the aims and ethos of SJII as a Catholic, Lasallian school

• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

• Attend and participate in open evenings and student performances

• Uphold the school's behaviour code and uniform regulations

• Participate in staff training and annual performance review

• Attend team and staff meetings

Application Process

All applications for this position strictly to be submitted through Schrole/ APLi only. The link to our Schrole / APLi page can be found on our Employment Page

(https://www.sjiinternational.com.sg/about/employment).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.