Key Stage 2 Classroom Teacher (August 2025)

The school is seeking to hire a qualified and enthusiastic Classroom Teacher (Key Stage 2) for the intake starting in August 2025.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Take charge of teaching all subjects except those delivered by specialist teachers, in line with school policies and curricular frameworks.
• Ensure that medium-term and short-term lesson planning aligns with school guidelines.
• Keep the parent portal updated with useful resources for families.
• Collaborate closely with parallel teachers for both termly and weekly planning, as well as with other staff to guarantee continuity in students' learning.
• Cater to the diverse abilities of students through thoughtfully planned differentiated activities.
• Conduct monitoring, recording, assessment, and reporting in accordance with school policies.
• Promptly mark student work according to the marking policy, providing individual feedback and encouragement whenever possible.
• Conduct P.E. lessons (excluding swimming) when the specialist PE teacher is unavailable.
• Work alongside the music teacher to rehearse and direct students for concerts and services.
• Oversee the pastoral care of the students in your class, promoting positive relationships among the children and with the teacher.
• Manage classroom behavior and discipline in accordance with the school's behavior policy.
• Supervise children during lunch and monitor their behavior (refer to the staff handbook for protocols).
• Maintain close communication with the Head Master and other staff regarding any students of concern.
• Ensure that the classroom is a stimulating and engaging learning environment, with displays that are regularly updated and relevant to classroom activities.
• Organize all classroom resources to ensure they are accessible to students as needed.
• Provide a variety of suitable reading materials in the classroom.
• Review home/school reading diaries daily and make comments as necessary to ensure effective communication.
• Keep all documentation current and accurate (including registers, profiles, and health matters).
• Meet with parents as necessary to build strong professional relationships and open lines of communication.
• Be prepared to promote the school by engaging with prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending open evenings, and serving as an ambassador for the school.
• Participate in parents' evenings and school events as needed.
• Ensure the care, security, and maintenance of resources and equipment throughout the school.
• Fulfill 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 or weekend activities.
• Participate in staff and curriculum meetings, including occasional whole-school meetings.
• 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, attire, behavior, and care of equipment.
• Additional expertise in one or more specialist fields will be advantageous (see ‘Further Details’ below).

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

We take pride in our dedicated and enthusiastic teaching staff across the Brighton College Family of Schools, who are true team players. Staff are expected to support the College's mission and values while maintaining a positive outlook and a sense of humor.

FURTHER DETAILS

Brighton College (Singapore) offers an exciting workplace, with our staff creating a vibrant and stimulating community.

The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools stems from excellent, innovative, and well-structured teaching. Therefore, we seek individuals who inspire a love for learning and demonstrate a genuine commitment to developing both pupils and staff to realize their full potential.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.