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

meets the individual students’ needs

• 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

and learning in all subjects and communicate this to students.

• Select the most appropriate teaching and learning methods and resources to meet the needs of

the full range of pupils.

• Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on

student achievement in line with school policy.

• Analysis of results and assessment data

Other professional requirements

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues and other

teachers to develop cross curricular links and creative approaches to learning.

• Establish effective relationships with parents and inform them of developments and practices

relating to the teaching of the curriculum.

• Participate in meetings with professional colleagues and parents in respect of the duties and

responsibilities of the post.

• 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

to encourage staff and pupils to follow this example.

• 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

statements and capacity to develop and promote this within the school

• A sound understanding of how students learn, how teachers can best teach and how to achieve

high standards

• Knowledge and understanding of schools; knowledge and understanding of legislation and

ongoing developments in education in the International Sector

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, pastoral care and the promotion of high

standards of positive behaviour

• High levels of communication skills both oral, written and in ICT
  

C. Leadership/Personal Qualities
• A team player respected by others

• Ability to act quickly and sensitively under pressure, to keep calm in difficult situations, deal with

stress and absorb pressure

• Ability to manage own workload appropriately, with the enthusiasm, stamina and passion to

enthuse and motivate others with regard to all aspects of the education of the school.

• 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

approachable to all members of the school and the wider community; a ‘can do’ positive approach

• The ability to prioritise, evaluate and manage financial and human resource