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:
- Key Stage handbook/homework policy
- Key Stage development plan
- Key Stage curriculum overview
- Key Stage assessment and reporting overview for stakeholders
- Data analysis and narratives, including monitoring progress and value-added data for specific student groups (e.g., SEN, EAL, G&T).
- Key Stage meeting agendas, actions, and minutes.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive; reasonable additional tasks may be assigned.

We take pride in our dedicated, enthusiastic, and loyal teaching staff across the Brighton College Family of Schools, who work effectively as team players. Staff are expected to support the College, its ethos, and have a positive outlook along with a sense of humor.

FURTHER DETAILS
Brighton College (Singapore) offers an exciting work environment, and our staff contribute significantly to making our community vibrant and stimulating.

The academic achievements of the Brighton College Family of Schools stem from exceptional, innovative, and well-structured teaching. Therefore, we are in search of individuals who are passionate about learning and possess a genuine desire to develop both pupils and staff to their fullest potential.

The capability to inspire both children and staff, along with the willingness to uphold the College’s ambitions, values, and the diverse aspects of College life, is of paramount importance. Successful applicants will be self-sufficient, resilient, adaptable, and ready to thrive in an international setting.

We are particularly interested in teachers with specializations that can further enhance our high standards of teaching and learning. Areas of expertise include Music, Drama, Art, Science, Languages (Mandarin, French), Physical Education, Humanities, English Additional Language (EAL), and Special/Additional Educational Needs.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Brighton College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. Employment offers are contingent upon an enhanced DBS disclosure, international police checks, satisfactory references, completion of the College’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, and verification of original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College recognizes that a robust, fair, and transparent recruitment and selection policy is vital in achieving this goal.

The College is committed to conducting recruitment and selection in a systematic, efficient, and effective manner that fosters equality of opportunity.

The College reserves the right to appoint a candidate ahead of any deadline if a suitable applicant is identified.

“Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.”