Supply Teacher
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
The appointee is engaged to collaborate effectively with the Teachers and the educational support staff (Teaching & Learning Assistants, Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistants and Senior Academic Support Assistants) in order to provide students with a lively, enthusiastic, orderly and safe learning environment in the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher.
Key Responsibilities
Learning & Teaching
· To teach a pre-planned cover lesson to achieve desired objectives (for unplanned absences)
· Differentiate lessons according to the abilities and learning needs of individual students
· Promote independent learning by adopting teaching and learning strategies which develop the competence and confidence of every student.
· Support nurturing the attributes of the Tanglin Learner Profile with its emphasis on ‘balance’ ‘independence’ and ‘resilience’ as key features of student development.
· Ensure the thorough implementation of subject specifications, teaching schemes, assessment policies and reporting procedures.
Assessment, Recording & Reporting
· Ensure students’ work is regularly assessed according to respective department policy and that homework is in line with school policy.
Communication & Liaison
· Follow the School’s policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, daily routines, duties, homework, leave of absence, and field study trips, as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
· Fulfill supervision role during lunches and break times.
· Embrace and lead on the school’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
· Be responsible for reporting any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Personal Attributes
· Be able to engage, enthuse and inspire others.
· Have high levels of personal integrity.
· Proven ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
· Enjoy personal challenges and can give support to others.
· Be able to manage own wellbeing and support others with theirs.
· Believe positivity is as important as performance in the workplace and amongst the community.
· Enjoy connecting with all members of our community.
· Have a sense of humour.
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 listed above. 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 organization.
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.
