Description : Primary School Teacher. Company : Sir Manasseh Meyer International School. Location : Singapore+1 location
PURPOSE: To play a major role under the auspices of the
Trustees and under the overall direction of the
Principal.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal
WORKING TIME: Full time
Summary of Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
- To be accountable for the standards of teaching and learning and pupil progress.
MAIN DUTIES
- To deliver the curriculum in accordance with the School’s timetable
- To keep up to date wth developments in the curriculum and in teaching practice methodology
- To develop the use of ICT to support and enhance teaching and learning
- To exercise professional skills and judgement
- To impact on the educational progress of all pupils in the school
- To work with others to ensure the most appropriate links are made to ensure that the curriculum
- To maintain accurate records of all assessments and feedback of all students
- To develop and enhance the classroom practice of the teaching assistant
Teaching and learning
- Ensure thorough understanding about learning objectives, understand the sequence of teaching
- Select the most appropriate teaching and learning methods and resources to meet the needs of
- Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on
- Analysis of results and assessment data
Other professional requirements
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues and other
- Establish effective relationships with parents and inform them of developments and practices
- Participate in meetings with professional colleagues and parents in respect of the duties and
- Be aware of the need to take responsibility for your own professional development.
- Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and
- Undertake any other duty as specified by Principal not mentioned in the above.
Other Specific Duties:
- Any other duties as required by the Principal
Person Specification – Primary School Teacher
Person Specification
A. Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Degree, or equivalent, in specialist subject or a related subject
- A proven track record of outstanding teaching
- At least 5 years’ teaching experience
- Experience and familiarity with International Education essential
- IPC experience would be an advantage
- Evidence of appropriate in-service training
B. Knowledge, Understanding, Skills and Abilities
- A clear and proven commitment to the ethos and values contained in the SMMIS ethos
- A sound understanding of how students learn, how teachers can best teach and how to achieve
- Knowledge and understanding of schools; knowledge and understanding of legislation and
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, pastoral care and the promotion of high
- High levels of communication skills both oral, written and in ICT
• A team player respected by others
- Ability to act quickly and sensitively under pressure, to keep calm in difficult situations, deal with
- Ability to manage own workload appropriately, with the enthusiasm, stamina and passion to
- Open and constructive, accepting of feedback and always willing to learn
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of humour and a willingness to make him/herself
- The ability to prioritise, evaluate and manage financial and human resource