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 are seeking to appoint an experienced Chinese teacher to join our established Chinese program.
Our program places emphasis on student engagement and enjoyment. Experience of teaching Chinese to non-native speakers would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be joining a team of dedicated Chinese language teachers, who demonstrate a willingness to go above and beyond. The ability to work collaboratively and with flexibility as part of a team is an essential element of the role.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
- Manage an effective, orderly and safe learning environment.
- Deliver the curriculum to assigned classes in accordance with the School’s timetable.
- Differentiate that delivery according to the abilities and learning strategies of individual students.
Planning & Development
- Review already formulated Schemes of Work for Year 3 to Year 6 as appropriate and advising and supporting staff on Chinese language development for their students.
- Plan the annual, termly and weekly curriculum for each year group in the Junior School according to those Schemes of Work.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of curricular and other initiatives according to the School’s calendar.
- Contribute to individual and team tasks and targets for the Junior School Improvement Plan and the School’s Self Evaluation Form(SEF).
- Make a positive contribution to the development of the Junior School.
- Participate in the Review and Development process to personalise professional learning and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all Professional Development opportunities.
- Attend relevant professional development sessions to enhance ongoing professional skills and knowledge.
- As part of Tanglin’s commitment to professional development, use 60 minutes of non-contact time per term to peer observe colleagues and provide Head of Chinese with a brief written update.
Assessment, Recording & Reporting
- Keep detailed records of plans and of achievements of individual students, developing standardised forms of assessment and record keeping.
- Report to parents in accordance with the school’s reporting policy as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
- Be responsible for reporting any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Pastoral and Co-Curricular
- 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.
- Fulfil an active supervision role during lunches and break times.
- Fulfil CCA commitment.
- Embrace the School’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
Communication and Liaison
- Liaise with class teachers and relevant members of the Learning Support Team with regard to individual students who may have exceptional needs, to ensure that those needs are understood, planned for and met.
- Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature as and when required.
- Contribute to the strengthening of the parent-teacher partnership in individual and whole school initiatives as and when required.
Tanglin Trust School believes that each employee makes a valuable and significant contribution to our success and that contributions should not be limited to the assigned responsibilities below. This job description is designed to outline primary responsibilities but not limit the employee, nor Tanglin Trust School, to only the duties identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organisation.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure certificate, or equivalent.
