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 - maternity cover (January - July 2025)
Tanglin Infant School is seeking to appoint experienced Infant teachers. Recent experience in teaching the Early Years Foundation Stage or Key Stage 1 curriculum, and proficiency in using technology as a learning tool, are essential. The successful applicant will be joining a very dedicated team of teachers. The ability to work as part of a team is an important element of the role.
The appointee will be engaged in teaching a designated class, contributing to school/curriculum development and participating in the extra-curricular life of the school.
The role reports to the Head of Infant School through the Head of Year.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
- Manage an effective, orderly and safe learning environment.
- Plan and deliver a personalised curriculum for the class, and in accordance with the agreed principles and practice of timetabling of the year group and the school; differentiate that delivery to meet the needs of individuals, both pastorally and academically.
- Keep detailed records of plans, and of the achievements of individual children.
- Develop, in conjunction with the year group, standardised forms of assessment and record keeping.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of curricular and other initiatives, according to the
- school’s calendar.
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of the curriculum by being a member of a vertical curriculum team across the Early Years Foundation Stage, and Key Stages 1 and 2.
- Fulfil an active supervision role during lunches and break times.
- Follow the school’s policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, dailyroutines, duties, home learning, leave of absence, and outdoor education, as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
- Participate in the Review and Development process to personalise professional learning, and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record.
- Take part in relevant research and development activities to enhance ongoing professional skills, knowledge and understanding, including professional reflection and evaluation, and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of that professional development.
- As part of Tanglin’s commitment to professional development, use 30 minutes of PPA time per term to peer observe colleagues and reflect upon own practice.
- Support colleagues and TLAs in developing their professional practice within class/unit,
- and conduct Review and Development and Performance Management with TLAs, according to the school’s scheme.
Safeguarding and Child Welfare
- Liaise with Learning Support and external agencies to support individual children where needed.
- Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature as and when required.
- Be responsible for reporting any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Communication
- Report to parents in accordance with the school’s reporting policy, as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
- 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.
