Teacher of Computer Science

Primary Responsibilities:
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.

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
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 IGCSE (Grades 9 & 10), to the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 & 12) [IB/A-Level experience is an advantage]
- Identify and take advantage of opportunities to use resources offered within and beyond Singapore to take learning outside the 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

Standards and quality assurance
- Support the aims and ethos of SJII as a Catholic, Lasallian school
- Support the school’s established SMILES values
- 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

Other duties and responsibilities

This is essentially a generic Job Specification for Subject Teachers; all teachers at SJI International are also expected to contribute significantly to the service, sport and activity programmes, to accompany school trips and expeditions and to play a full part in the continued development of a thriving school community. Most teachers are also expected to take on the pastoral role of Form Tutor.

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Situated on a spacious, leafy campus with impressive facilities, SJI International HS is an independent coeducational Catholic day-school for about 1300 students aged 12 - 18. It is part of the international Lasallian network of school, comprising over 800 primary/secondary schools, and 64 colleges/universities. The school has grown steadily and enjoys a strong reputation for quality education in Singapore. There are 320 IB Diploma students in Grades 11 and 12, and academic standards are high. For the past three years our average Diploma score has been 35-36 points, with one in five students achieving 40 points or more. In the same period the A*/A pass rate at IGCSE has been approximately 60%.

SJI International Elementary School is for students aged 4 - 12 years. Now in its fifth year, the school has grown steadily and enjoys a strong reputation for a nurturing and dynamic education. We are committed to developing each child to their full potential within a strong, internationally minded community. Excellence in teaching and enjoyment in learning are at the heart of our mission and...