Job Description

Post:Teacher of Science ( Middle School / Chemistry) Reporting to: Coordinator of Grades 7 and 8 Science Starting: 1 January 2024

Primary Responsibility: 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. Please note that the successful applicant for this position could have further specialist experience in any of the scientific disciplines, preferably Chemistry. 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

• Work with other members of the Faculty to apply consistent standards in the following:

Curriculum planning and delivery; formative and summative assessment through classwork, homework and formal examination;

• Create a stimulating learning environment, including displays of student work

• Teach across the ability ranges predominantly Foundation IGCSE (Grades 7 & 8) with perhaps classes at IGCSE (Grades 9 &10)

• 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/EAL 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 (if appropriate)

Recording and assessment

• Set clear targets for raising achievement

• Collect and record assessment data

• 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

• Attend parent conferences and keep parents informed about their child\'s progress, both formally through regular assessments and written reports, and informally through effective communication via email and the student diary/planner

Standards and quality assurance

• Support the aims and ethos of SJII as a Catholic, Lasallian school

• Support the school\xe2\x80\x99s established CASL (Creativity, Activity, Service, Lasallian) program

• 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. Please visit our website https: www.sji-international.com.sg/about/employment for more details.

Application Process
All applications for this position strictly to be submitted through Schrole/ APLi only. The link to our Schrole / APLi page can be found on our Employment Page (https://www.sjiinternational.com.sg/about/employment).
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.