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 Teacher is required for August 2025.We seek an experienced Learning Support Teacher committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning practice, to work in collaboration with our SENCO, student support team and teachers across the Secondary School.Successful candidates will have a relevant degree qualification and demonstrate ongoing professional development in the field of Special Educational Needs. As a highly inclusive international school, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our fantastic team of staff and make a significant impact on the success and lives of our learners. This role entails providing 1:1 and small group support and supporting mainstream teachers.The successful candidate will be passionate about learning and committed to making a difference to the lives of the young people in their care. They will be a reflective practitioner and an effective collaborator, relentless in the pursuit of 'better' practice. Staff contribute to our pastoral care and well-being programme and to our co-curricular programme, making a full contribution to our vibrant community.Job RequirementsIn fulfilling the requirements of the post, each teacher will aspire to the highest standards of professionalism and will, in particular:

• Generate excitement and passion for learning in students;

• Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents;

• Engage and motivate students to be ambitious for themselves and others;

• Be committed to helping students progress;

• Be committed to high achievement for students of a wide range of language skills, learning dispositions and educational needs;

• Be relentless in the quest for excellence, using achievement and progress data and lesson observations to seek out and promote excellent teaching;

• Use technology to enhance learning;

• Strive to develop the quality of students' personal and interpersonal skills;

• 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;

• Promote the school mission and values and those of the NAE family of schools.

Key Result AreaEngaging and Interaction -School Ambassador to Internal Community

• Fully support the school's Safeguarding policy and know the reporting procedures to follow in case of a Child Protection issue
• To promote the 'Be Ambitious' programme
• To promote high standards of work amongst the students
• Be involved in the organisation of department aspects of special days , festivals, house events, assemblies, pubic speaking, special focus weeks etc
• Contribute to the provision of subject of Year Group related trips and expeditions
• Contribute to Department or Year Group Newsletter articles
• Contribute to the improvement of the department

Learning and Teaching

• Teach according to the needs of the students in the class or small group being supported
• Sharing good practice with other colleagues
• Provide students with appropriate information that allows them to know where they are and what they need to do to improve
• Provide assessment data as required by the SENCO for tracking
• Provide assessment data as required for whole school reporting and tracking
• Contact parents on academic matters, including follow up on reports, parent conferences etc.
• Liaise with SENCO to contribute to an annual requisition.
• To manage discipline issues that occur in the classroom.
• Liaise with class teachers and/or Year group leaders regarding any students causing concern and initiate remedial action.
• Liaise with teachers regarding provision mapping or Individual Education Plans for students
• Support students with specific EAL needs
• Maintain good quality display in classrooms and public areas which relate to the student's learning
• Offer exciting Extra Curricular opportunities that meet the needs of the children
• Supervise children on a duty rota
• Supervise examinations
• Be responsible for personal healthy and safety and know how to report H&S concerns

Planning and Preparation

• Plan and prepare for lessons
• Plan and prepare lessons accordingly to the learning needs of the students

Professional and Personal Development

• Continual development through the identification and implementation of your own Personal Development Plan
• Play a full part in internal and external CPD opportunities including staff meetings

Person Specifications

• Degree plus a teaching qualification
• Good working knowledge of the English National Curriculum (including National Curriculum assessment) and iGCSE/GCSE
• Excellent classroom practice
• Understanding of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children through learning organisation, differentiation and learning strategies
• Proven ability to develop good personal relationships within a team
• High level of IT competence
• Experience of teaching students with a range of learning needs

Personal Attributes

• High levels of personal integrity
• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard
• 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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