English Teacher

**Job Description - Secondary Teacher, Singapore**

**The School**

NPS International School, established in Singapore in 2008, offers high quality education in the global hub of Singapore. The school caters for Montessori / Kindergarten through to the end of High School, offering a broad range of Cambridge (Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE) and IB Diploma programmes. NPSI has grown to a thriving school population of over 1500 students. Graduates of the school achieve top scores in IGCSE and IB Diploma examinations, besides securing high-profile university placements and scholarships. The School recorded a world ranking of 13 based on IB Diploma results of 2021.

NPSI Singapore seeks top quality international secondary teacher (all nationalities) who have a broad range of experiences, capabilities and track record. Positions are open for July and October start.
- Compensation:_ **Competitive and appropriate to qualifications, experience and track record.**

**Reporting directly to: Heads of Department**

**Position description**:
The teacher is responsible for Lower Secondary/Cambridge IGCSE/IBDP curriculum for various Grade levels as assigned by the Principals and timetabled by the school. He/she works as part of a curriculum team to provide effective teaching and learning programmes focused on improving student engagement and achievement in all the Learning Areas.

**Responsibilities include**:

- **Teaching**
- Prepare the annual programme of work based on the curriculum and scheme of work provided.
- Prepare the curriculum plan and table of assessments.
- Take account of students’ entry levels and use them to plan lessons.
- Write lesson plans at least 2 weeks in advance and get them approved by the HOD.
- Maintain good discipline by following the school’s discipline policies and procedures.
- Establish a purposeful and creative learning atmosphere during all lessons.
- Promote and develop a collaborative, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Prepare appropriate and challenging homework tasks, get them approved by the HOD and upload them on the learning platform as per school policy.
- Identify suitable resources and activities, get them approved by HOD and publish them on the learning platform.
- Identify and work appropriately with special educational needs students and gifted and talented students in conjunction with the HoD, SLT and Guidance Counsellor.
- Complete Teacher Unit Reflection and Student Unit Reflection on time, identifying AFIs and CAPs and sharing the information with co-teachers and HOD.
- Conduct remedial classes to support underperforming students.
- Ensure the health and safety of all learners at all times.
- **Assessment, Recording and Reporting and General Administration**:

- Keep appropriate retrievable records of all student’s work.
- Promptly mark and return the work set.
- Provide appropriate and timely feedback to students on their work.
- Prepare question papers, marking scheme and blueprint for tests and examinations as per the requirement of the course and policies and procedures of the school.
- Adhere to school’s marking and moderation policies at all times.
- Analyse and appropriately use assessment information, which has been gathered from UTs and Summative assessments, to identify AFIs and CAPs to improve learner outcomes.
- Write student progress reports in line with school’s policy.
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences and keep parents informed about their child’s performance and future targets.
- Report underperforming students to HOD with recommendations for intervention.
- Undertake invigilation/supervision/proxy duties as requested by the school.
- Research, suggest, source appropriate resources for the department.
- Set high expectations and promote self-reflection for improving the achievement of all students.
- Scrupulously practice academic honesty and require academic honesty from all students.
- Be a role model for attendance, quality of work, appropriate language and behaviour at all times.
- **Extracurricular Activities**
- Support school activities as requested by the SLT.
- Participate and contribute to the extra-curricular programme at NPSI.
- Carry out supervision or other duties that help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- **Pastoral Care**
- Monitor students’ social and emotional needs and support them if required as per school policy and procedures.
- Seek help from HOD, SLT members to address pastoral care needs of students.
- Endeavour to build up a good relationship with the students, so that they will look to you for support and advice.
- Report issues of concern to HOD/SLT.
- Maintain accurate student attendance records.
- **Performance management and professional development**:

- Lesson observation will be conducted regularly and timely feedback will be provided.
- There is a mid-term and end of year performance appraisal to assess the performance of the teacher.
- The school will support the continuing pr