Prep Key Stage Lead (August 2025)

The school is seeking to hire a qualified and enthusiastic Classroom Teacher with Key Stage Lead responsibilities for Key Stage 1, starting in August 2025.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• To implement a comprehensive and relevant curriculum that enhances pupils’ knowledge, understanding, and skills.
• To ensure the curriculum meets the specific needs of the territory.
• To collaborate with other Key Stage Leads and the Deputy Head Academic to optimize cross-curricular teaching opportunities.
• To work with the Deputy Head Pastoral on the implementation of the PSHE and pastoral curriculum.
• To take a proactive role in safeguarding for the designated Key Stage, partnering with the Deputy Head Pastoral to uphold Brighton College (Singapore)’s commitment to best practice in safeguarding.
• To lead the teaching and learning initiatives for the assigned Key Stage.
• To coordinate with the Head of EAL and Head of PCP to ensure appropriate support is provided for diverse groups of learners.
• To share successful teaching strategies within the Key Stage.
• To promote consistency in marking and feedback in alignment with the school-wide policy.
• To ensure that thorough planning is executed for all year groups.
• To manage and oversee setting as necessary.
• To cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Key Stage leads in the Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School, as well as with the Brighton College International network.
• To advocate for digital learning within the department.
• To develop a departmental enrichment program, including challenge weeks, academic competitions, guest speakers, and educational excursions.
• To ensure the department actively supports pupils’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Assessment and Reporting:

• To design, share, and manage departmental mark books.
• To arrange termly moderation and book look sessions.
• To create, administer, and oversee year group assessments.
• To analyze termly and annual data at the school-wide, cohort, and class levels, and formulate an action plan based on findings.
• To track the progress and value-added data of specific student groups, such as those with SEN, EAL, and G&T.
• To utilize assessment data to guide future learning, planning, and curriculum development.
• To assess the effectiveness of data and evaluate attainment, progress, and value-added measures for all pupils.
• To collaborate with the Deputy Head Academic regarding admissions, particularly concerning admissions tests.

Professional Development:

• To stay informed about new educational initiatives and disseminate this information to staff.
• To foster innovation within the Key Stage, ensuring Brighton College (Singapore) exemplifies a best practice approach.
• To engage in regular learning walks.
• To participate in cluster group meetings across the BCI network.
• To lead sessions during INSET and staff meetings, sharing updates and achievements.
• To conduct sessions for parents as required.
• To engage in the appraisal process as dictated by the Prep School SLT.

Administration:

• To prepare and manage a departmental budget for acquiring and replenishing digital and physical educational resources, stationery, and professional development materials.
• To oversee the implementation of internal and external assessments according to the assessment schedule.
• To convene and lead regular Key Stage meetings, developing agendas and sharing minutes with the Pre-Prep/Prep school SLT.
• To manage a shared site on the staff online platform (e.g., SharePoint/Teams) where all documentation, planning, and resources are accessible.
• To uphold information and recommendations from Cognita/BCI reviews and learning walks, leading suggested improvements guided by the Pre-Prep/Prep school SLT.
• To contribute to marketing materials as requested by the Pre-Prep/Prep School SLT.
• To oversee classroom and Key Stage displays as directed by the Pre-Prep/Prep School SLT.
• To prepare documentation for inspections, including: Apply via the WhatSchool platform.