Lower Key Stage 2 Classroom Teacher (August 2025)

The school seeks to hire a qualified and enthusiastic Classroom Teacher for Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3/4) for the upcoming intake in August 2025.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Take charge of teaching all subjects except those assigned to specialist teachers, following the school’s policies and schemes of work.
• Ensure that medium-term and short-term planning aligns with school policy.
• Keep the parent portal updated and include helpful links for parents.
• Collaborate closely with parallel teachers on termly and weekly planning, as well as with other staff to ensure continuity and progression.
• Cater to the diverse abilities of students by planning differentiated activities.
• Conduct monitoring, recording, assessment, and reporting in accordance with school policies.
• Provide timely and appropriate feedback on students' work in line with the marking policy.
• Deliver P.E. lessons (excluding swimming) when the specialist PE teacher is unavailable.
• Collaborate with the music teacher to rehearse and direct students for concerts and services.
• Oversee the pastoral care of students in the class, promoting positive relationships among children and between children and the teacher.
• Maintain discipline and behavior in accordance with the school’s behavior policy.
• Supervise children during lunch daily and monitor their behavior (refer to the staff handbook for procedures).
• Work closely with the Head Master and other staff regarding any students of concern.
• Create a stimulating and engaging learning environment in the classroom, ensuring displays are regularly updated and reflect normal classroom activities.
• Organize classroom resources, ensuring accessibility for students as appropriate.
• Ensure a variety of suitable reading materials are available in the classroom.
• Regularly check home/school reading diaries, providing comments to maintain good communication.
• Keep all records current and accurate (including registers, profiles, health matters, etc.).
• Meet with parents as necessary and build strong professional relationships and communication with them.
• Actively promote the school by engaging with prospective parents who visit the classroom, attending open evenings, and serving as ambassadors for the school.
• Participate in parents' evenings and school events as required.
• Ensure the care, security, and maintenance of resources and equipment across the school.
• Perform all duties and follow procedures outlined in the staff handbook.
• Organize a termly class assembly and lead whole-school assemblies on occasion.
• Attend Parent Association events and other evening/weekend functions.
• Participate in staff and curriculum meetings, including occasional whole-school gatherings.
• Engage in the appraisal process.
• Be willing to attend InSETs (sometimes in the evenings) and pursue continuous professional development.
• Lead an after-school activity club.
• Serve as a positive role model in terms of speech, appearance, behavior, and care of equipment.
• Additional experience in one or more specialist areas will be advantageous (please see ‘Further Details’ below).

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and reasonable requests may also be included. We take pride in the Brighton College Family of Schools for having a dedicated, enthusiastic, and loyal team of teachers who are true team players. Staff are expected to support the College's objectives and ethos, maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor.

FURTHER DETAILS

Brighton College (Singapore) offers an exciting work environment, with staff contributing to a vibrant and stimulating community. The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools is rooted in innovative and well-structured teaching. We seek individuals who are passionate about learning and are eager to develop both pupils and staff to their fullest potential.

In the application process, we will particularly look for candidates who can thrive in an invigorating and refreshing environment. Apply via the WhatSchool platform.