Job Description

Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With close to 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners.Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life. This was recently recognized as Dover Court International School was chosen for the 'UK Impact in Singapore' 2022 award by the British Chamber of Commerce.In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes.All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. Resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Secondary.We are also members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth.Job SummaryAn outstanding and inspirational Primary SEN Class Teacher is required to join our inclusive community, from August 2025.We seek an experienced SEN teacher with a strong knowledge and understanding of inclusive practices that support neurodiverse learners, and a commitment to professional learning, reflection and growth. They will be confident in taking responsibility for a class of 8 to 10 students who require a higher level of adaptation to facilitate their learning. They will work closely with a dedicated team of teachers and therapists to develop and adapt pedagogical approaches, including whole class therapy lessons, that support our diverse learners. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills when working in partnership with parents, staff and the children themselves.You will foster an environment of respect within the classroom, facilitating learning through questioning and discussion, providing a safe space where our learners belong and flourish.Working closely with other specialists in the school, including therapist and the educational psychologist, you will develop and deliver a personalised curriculum for each child in your class that covers both academic and life skills aspects of learning; enabling them to achieve the best possible outcomes in our inclusive international school environment.You will promote high expectations for our students and will be an advocate for inclusion and neurodiversity across the school. You will design personalised learning activities that are aligned to our school's curriculum and in doing so create a learning culture which promotes our school values.The successful candidate will be passionate about excellence in teaching and learning and committed to their own ongoing professional development to support the best possible progress and outcomes for our students.Areas of Responsibility and Key TasksEngagement and Interaction

• Fully support the school's Safeguarding policy and know the reporting procedures to follow in case of a Child Protection issue
• To promote high standards of learning amongst students
• Be involved in the organization of department aspects of special days , festivals, house
• events, assemblies, public speaking, special focus weeks etc
• Contribute to the provision of subject or Year Group related trips and expedition
• Contribute to the school's CCA programme
• Contribute to the strategic development and continuous improvement of the department

Learning and Teaching

• Plan and deliver lessons according to the needs of the students in the class
• Provide students with appropriate information that allows them to know where they are and what they are and what they need to do to improve
• Provide assessment data as required for whole school reporting and tracking
• Contact parents on academic and pastoral matters, including follow up on reports, parent conferences, Individual Learning Plans etc.
• Liaise with other class teachers and/or Year group leaders regarding any students causing concern and contribute to the planning of interventions
• Liaise with colleagues and parents to review and maintain an Individual Learning Plans for students

Planning and Preparation

• Plan and prepare lessons according to the learning needs of the students
• Attend and contribute to year group planning meetings
• Liaise with the Pathway 2 Leader to contribute to an annual requisition of resources

Professional and Personal Development

• Continual development through reflection on practice and the identification and implementation of professional goals
• Play a full part in internal and external CPD opportunities including staff meeting
• Work collaboratively with colleague and support the development of others by sharing best practice where appropriate

Job RequirementsIn fulfilling the requirement of the post, each teacher will aspire to the highest standards of professionalism and will, in particular:

• Understand inclusive learning and can personalize instruction to meet the needs of each student
• Has. A well-developed, extensive knowledge of curriculum and SEN specific pedagogy
• Generate excitement and passion for learning in students
• Creates a safe and positive learning environment through mutual respect, contributing to a collective sense of belonging
• Demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how student develop and learn, physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually
• Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents
• Have high expectations of students, appropriately challenging and inspiring them in their learning
• Demonstrate effective use of assessment to inform and improve student learning
• Create an environment where students understand themselves as learners, what they are learning and why, engaging in meaningful reflection and feedback
• Be committed to high achievement for a diverse student body
• Contribute to school improvement in line with the school's strategic plan;
• Contribute to the development of the curriculum;
• Develop and deploy resources efficiently and effectively;
• Actively and enthusiastically contributes to the wider context of the school community
• Promote the school mission and values and those of the NAE family of school
• Engage in ongoing professional learning, applying up to date and evidence informed approaches to teaching practice

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Degree plus a teaching qualification
• Good working knowledge of Neurodiversity, Universal
• Design for Learning, inclusive education and strategies to support a diverse student population
• Knowledge of specific SEN pedagogy
• Excellent classroom practice
• Proven ability to develop good personal relationships within a team
• High level of IT competence
• Experience of teaching students with a range of learning differences

Personal Attributes

• High levels of personal integrity
• A strong desire for professional growth and to engage with professional learning
• Conscientious and able to focus on high standards of professionalism
• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills; high attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced ever changing environment
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently
• Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible
• Continually strive for improvement

Other

• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK
• Compliance with visa requirements for working in Singapore
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. And the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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