Key Stage 2 Classroom Teacher (August 2025)

The school is seeking to recruit a highly qualified and enthusiastic Classroom Teacher for Key Stage 2, starting in August 2025.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Take charge of teaching all subjects except those delivered by specialist instructors, adhering to school policies and curriculums.
• Ensure that both medium-term and short-term planning align with school guidelines.
• Regularly update the parent portal with valuable resources for parents.
• Collaborate with parallel teachers on termly and weekly planning, as well as coordinate with other staff members to ensure continuity and progression.
• Plan differentiated activities to accommodate the diverse abilities of students.
• Conduct monitoring, recording, assessment, and reporting in compliance with school policies.
• Assess student work in a timely manner, following the marking policy and providing individual feedback and encouragement whenever possible.
• Lead P.E. lessons (excluding swimming) when the specialist P.E. teacher is unavailable.
• Work with the music teacher to rehearse and direct students for concerts and services.
• Oversee the pastoral care of students in the class, fostering positive relationships among the children and between the children and the teacher.
• Manage behavior and discipline within the class according to the school’s behavior policy.
• Supervise children during lunch daily and monitor lunchtime behavior (refer to the staff handbook for procedures).
• Maintain close communication with the Head Master and other staff regarding any students of concern.
• Create an engaging and interesting classroom environment with displays that are regularly updated and relevant to current work.
• Organize all classroom resources, ensuring they are easily accessible to students as needed.
• Provide a variety of suitable reading materials in the classroom.
• Read and comment on home/school reading diaries daily to ensure effective communication.
• Keep all paperwork updated and accurate (including registers, profiles, health matters, etc.).
• Meet with parents as necessary and maintain professional relationships and communication with them.
• Actively promote the school by engaging with prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending open evenings, and serving as ambassadors for the school.
• Participate in parents' evenings and other school events as required.
• Take responsibility for the care, security, and maintenance of resources and equipment throughout the school.
• Follow all duties and procedures as outlined in the staff handbook.
• Organize a termly class assembly and occasionally lead whole-school assemblies.
• Attend Parent Association events and other evening/weekend activities.
• Participate in staff and curriculum meetings, including occasional whole-school meetings.
• Engage in the appraisal process.
• Be willing to attend InSETs (occasionally in the evenings) and pursue continuous professional development.
• Lead an after-school activity club.
• Serve as a positive role model in terms of speech, attire, behavior, and care for equipment.
• Additional experience in one or more specialist areas will be beneficial (please see ‘Further Details’ below).

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and reasonable requests may also be included.

At Brighton College, we take pride in having an exceptional team of enthusiastic, dedicated, and loyal teachers who are true team players. Staff members are expected to support the College’s mission and ethos, while maintaining a positive attitude and a sense of humor.

FURTHER DETAILS

Brighton College (Singapore) offers a dynamic work environment, made vibrant and stimulating by our staff.

The academic achievements of the Brighton College Family of Schools stem from excellent, innovative, and well-structured teaching. We seek individuals who inspire a love for learning and demonstrate a genuine commitment to developing both pupils and staff to their fullest potential.

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