We are looking for a highly qualified Preparatory Course for Primary (Beginner) teacher with previous teaching experience in international education to join our expanding team of high-quality professionals. The role of the PCP Teacher is essentially to build and maintain a successful PCP Program which includes; providing support for students with English language needs (beginning), preparing PCP students to independently access our curriculum in English and to co-teach, co-plan, co-assess and co-reflect with the year group level Classroom teachers.
The Preparatory Course for Primary School (PCP) is designed for beginner PCP pupils in Year 1 to Year 6, helping them transition into the British curriculum at Brighton College (Singapore). The programme focuses on developing the English language skills necessary to thrive academically while embracing the school’s core values of kindness, confidence, and curiosity.
As an PCP Teacher, you will undertake the following responsibilities:
• Developing trusting and effective relationships with all the children in the class and their parents, co-teachers and teaching assistants. Becoming a presence across the whole school and a representative of it within its wider community
• Coordinating parent meetings where appropriate to review a students’ progress
• Developing and executing the preparation, planning and delivery of classes and activities for students
• Using a range and balance of teaching strategies including co-planning, co-teaching, co-assessing, and co-reflecting
• Using grouping strategies using a variety of different learning situations, including whole class, small group, partner work and individual work
• Building on student capabilities and differentiating to meet student needs
• Ensuring that the teaching environment is well managed and appropriately resourced
• Collecting and analysing data, such as WIDA and MAP scores, on student performance to ensure a successful progression of English language acquisition.
• Planning which emphasizes connections among curriculum areas and explicitly focuses on trans-disciplinary skills and the essential elements of a PYP program
• Planning and working in a collegial and professional manner with peers, showing respect, being prepared and on time, and adhering to the school wide meeting norms and team’s essential agreements at all times
• Involving students, parents and colleagues in the assessment process on a regular basis and as appropriate
Involving students in shared reflection during, and at the end of, each unit on a consistent basis
• Evaluating the program collaboratively with teaching partners, and parents and students as appropriate, using agreed flexible systems
• Taking responsibility for a Co-curricular activity (CCA) from once per week, each semester.
You Must Have
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent with additional qualifications/endorsements for working with English Language Learners, from an accredited school is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in working with children as a PCP teacher with relevant qualifications
• Track record of experience working with young children who display social, emotional, behavioural, or developmental delays
• Familiarity in British Curriculum is a must
• Proficient in using school databases, communications platforms, and educational technology
• Proficiency in other PCP testing and reporting systems
• Experience with and knowledge of co-teaching
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and professional collaboration skills
• Must demonstrate flexibility, strong work habits, and a positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and excellent command of the English language
• Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology Strong references and attendance record
• Demonstrates the Brighton Values – Kindness, Confidence and Curiosity
SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to rigorous background checks, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College’s pre-employment medical question, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College understands that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim.
The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third (3rd) parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
