We are seeking for the role to start in July 2024.
Primary Responsibilities:
- You will be accountable for the performance of Grades 9 & 10 (IGCSE & Foundation Course) within the Mathematics Faculty. The exact duties will be decided by negotiation according to the needs of the department and the skills and experience of the post-holder
- All section Coordinators within a Faculty will be expected to deputise for the Head of Faculty in their absence
- All section Coordinators will be expected to undertake some Performance Management reviews within the Faculty. The exact number will be in proportion to the size of the department and the experience of the section Coordinator
- The remaining responsibilities of the section Coordinators will be decided on an annual basis following discussion between the Head of Faculty, Vice Principal (Curriculum) and post-holder. Responsibilities will reflect the skills and experience of the post-holder and the needs of the department
- The post-holder will, in addition, carry out any reasonable request of the Head of Faculty, from time to time
Specific Responsibilities:
Teaching and learning:
- Work with Head of Faculty to identify and adopt the most effective active, creative teaching approaches for SJII students in line with current best practice and the teaching and Learning Policy
- Teach across the age and ability ranges from Foundation IGCSE (Grades 7 & 8) through to IGCSE (Grades 9 & 10), to the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 & 12). We are specifically looking for a specialist of leading and teaching G7 to G10 Mathematics.
- Assist in the creation of a stimulating learning environment across the Faculty, including regularly changing displays of student work
- Adopt strategies and monitor teaching and learning activities to support individuals with learning needs in line with school policy, as guided by the Learning Development Department
- Ensure that members of the Mathematics Faculty set and mark homework regularly in line with school and Faculty policy
- Ensure that members of the Faculty identify and teach study skills/strategies that will develop pupils' ability to work independently
- Ensure that there is a well-designed Foundation Course programme in place for the Grade 10 one-year foundation IB course
- Ensure that there is a comprehensive revision programme in place for the IGCSE Exams
Recording and assessment:
- To ensure that the department has in place schemes of work for a designated section of the school:
- are regularly updated,
- are in the format required by SJI International and the Mathematics Faculty,
- are sufficiently detailed to enable a new or stand-in teacher to provide seamless teaching and learning for pupils
- To maintain and develop the relevant schemes of work making sure that Mathematical Explorations [Investigations & Modelling Activities] are well integrated into the schemes of work
- To monitor that departmental colleagues are adhering to the relevant schemes of work and ensure that they are consistently using them to inform their daily lesson planning
- Ensure that assessment data is recorded appropriately and that members of the Faculty use such data effectively to raise performance
- Supervise the effective setting and marking of internal assessments and examinations within Mathematics, within the relevant section of the school, including the implementation of moderation procedures
- Help oversee the development of an understanding of different learning needs and the importance of raising achievement among all teachers and students
- Attend parent-student-teacher conferences and help ensure that all teachers in the Mathematics Faculty keep parents informed about their child's progress, both formally through regular assessments and reports, and informally through effective communication via email
Leadership:
- Assist in the performance review process for members of the Mathematics Faculty
- Help encourage all members of the Faculty to recognise and fulfil their responsibilities to keep up to date with developments within Mathematics and in teaching best practice
- Identify and provide opportunities for Mathematics teachers to participate in professional development
- Help identify talent within the Faculty for leadership planning/renewal
- Promote interest in and enjoyment of the subject through enrichment activities
- Help identify and manage resources needed to meet the needs of the Faculty and identify priorities for expenditure
- Oversee the completion of the relevant section of the annual analysis of examination results for the Faculty
- Assist in the recruitment of Mathematics Faculty teachers
Standards and quality assurance:
- Support the aims and ethos of SJI International as a Catholic, Lasallian school
- Support the school’s established outdoor education and co-curricular programme
- Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
- Attend and participate in relevant open evenings and presentations
- Uphold the school's behaviour code and uniform regulations
- Play an active leading role in staff training
- Attend team and staff meetings
- Assist in the management of effective cover procedures for the Faculty
Other duties and responsibilities
This is essentially a generic Job Specification for Subject Coordinators; all teachers at SJI International are also expected to contribute significantly to the service and activity programme, 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.
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.sji-international.com.sg/about/employment).
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
