Teacher of Mathematics

Tanglin Mission

Tanglin Trust School Singapore has a long tradition of providing British-based learning with an international perspective. At Tanglin we strive to make every individual feel valued, happy and successful. Responsibility, enthusiasm and participation are actively encouraged and integrity is prized. Working together in a safe, caring yet stimulating environment, we set high expectations whilst offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world.

Our Vision

We aspire to be the best school in the world with a dynamic learning community which nurtures and inspires every individual to be the best they can be. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose are at the heart of everything we do across the school.

The Role

We require a full-time teacher to work in the Mathematics Faculty who could potentially teach across the full 11 – 18 age range. In the Sixth Form, the school offers A Level Mathematics, A Level Further Mathematics, and IB Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretations at Higher and Standard levels). Whilst it is not a pre-requisite, experience in either post-16 pathway would be an added advantage.

The role reports to Head of Faculty – Mathematics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Learning

• Deliver the curriculum to assigned classes in accordance with the School’s timetable.
• Teach responsively according to the abilities and learning needs of individual students.
• Support nurturing the attributes of the Tanglin Learner Profile with its emphasis on ‘risk-taking’, ‘independence’ and ‘resilience’ as key features of student development.
• Promote independent learning and study skills by adopting teaching and learning strategies which develop the competence and confidence of every student.
• Deliver lessons that inspire and enthuse students to love and enjoy Mathematics.

2. Planning & Development

• Work with the members of the department to review and develop schemes of work for Years 7 to 13 as appropriate.
• Plan, jointly with other teachers where appropriate, the long, medium and short term curriculum for each class taught according to those schemes of work.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of curricular, cross-curricular and other initiatives according to the school’s calendar.
• Support a school culture of innovation that includes integration of technology and the on-going development of the ‘digital citizen.’
• Keep abreast of current developments in Mathematics education and to assist the Head of Faculty (HOF) and/or Assistant Head of Faculty (AHOF) in adapting curriculum content, methods of teaching and examining as appropriate.
• Assist the HOF in identifying areas for professional development within the Mathematics department.

3. Management of Resources and the Teaching Environment

• Assist the HOF/AHOF in identifying appropriate resources within the limits of the departmental budget.
• Contribute to the resources of the department through writing of assignments, tests, worksheets and other resources as appropriate and making them available to all colleagues.
• Assist the HOF/AHOF in ensuring that departmental rooms present stimulating environments, which help to influence students’ attitudes positively towards Mathematics.
• Work on tasks as reasonably directed by the Head of Faculty for the fair distribution of work amongst the department.

4. Assessment, Recording & Reporting

• Ensure students’ work is regularly assessed according to Maths department policy.
• Set homework in line with school policy.
• Report to parents in accordance with the school’s reporting policy as laid down in the staff handbook.
• Use the information gained from assessment formatively, to inform planning and generate further improvement in pupil achievement.
• Assist the HOF/AHOF in the setting and marking of school examinations and to supervise entries for external examinations.

5. Pastoral Care and Co-Curricular Responsibilities

• Perform the role of form tutor as required and fulfil the responsibilities of that position.
• Contribute to co-curricular activities that broaden pupils’ experiences and contribute to the general life of the school.
• Follow the school’s policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, daily routines, duties, homework, leave of absence, and visits, as laid down in the staff handbook.
• Take part enthusiastically in whole school and senior school themed days.
• Be responsible for reporting any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

6. Communication and Liaison

• Promote the study of Mathematics amongst students and parents.
• Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature with HOF, Head of Year (HOY), Senior School Leadership Team (SSLT) and in other circumstances when requested.
• Liaise with the AHOF and HOF in respect of pupil records, rewards and sanctions.
• Maintain appropriate links with teaching colleagues in all sections of the school and foster cross-curricular links where appropriate.
• Liaise with members of the learning support team with regard to individual students who may have particular needs, to ensure that those needs are understood, planned for and met.
• Liaise with pastoral staff, including form tutors, HOYs, the assistant heads of school and the head of careers on matters pertaining to the study of Mathematics.
• Contributie to the strengthening of the parent-teacher partnership in individual and whole school initiatives as and when required.

Personal Specification

1. Proven experience of being able to enthuse and inspire students of all abilities to love and enjoy maths.
2. The ability to teach using a range of teaching and learning styles that capture and hold the attention of inquisitive learners.
3. A passion for getting students to see beyond the artificial barriers that can limit their learning.
4. Excellent communication and team-working skills that allow you to work productively with a department of dedicated and enthusiastic Maths teachers with a range of experiences and backgrounds.
5. The drive to develop creative new approaches to student learning within a collaborative environment.
6. Experience of teaching the British National Curriculum for Maths, I/GCSE Maths and have probably taught either A-level Maths or Maths as part of the International Baccalaureate diploma programme. (Applications from teachers who only wish to teach Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 3 & 4 are welcomed).
7. Experience of integrating technology such as iPads or TI-inspire calculators into their lessons.
8. Proven experience of supportive, caring and informed pastoral guidance of students.
9. Can contribute to the school’s broad range of co-curricular activities.