JOB TITLE: PRIMARY SPECIALIST TEACHER (ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE) 

Links to: Learning Area Leader, Director of Inclusion

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues. You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Specialist Teachers are informed, reflective practitioners who use inquiry-based teaching strategies to create positive learning environments that motivate and challenge all learners to become self-regulated, life-long learners and leaders. The Primary Specialist Teacher for English as an Additional Language (EAL) is responsible for planning and delivering high-quality English language support to students who are non-native speakers. The teacher provides tailored instruction to help EAL students build proficiency in English, enabling them to fully engage in the academic and social aspects of school life. This role involves working collaboratively with homeroom teachers to provide inclusive and integrated language support aligned with curriculum goals and international standards.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employing effective pedagogy that enables children to become successful and self-regulated learners who achieve personal excellence by:

• Building learning-focused relationships

• Empowering children to become independent learners

• Being clear about what is to be learnt

• Using assessment information to plan progression

• Using appropriate assessment tools for formative and summative assessment

• Providing high quality scaffolding and feedback to learners

• Encouraging children to reflect on their learning

• Engaging children in the co-construction of their learning progression

• Involving parents in their children’s learning through learner-led conferences and regular parent – teacher dialogue

• Employing and integrating ICT as a tool that improves children’s learning and assists learners to solve authentic problems related to “real-world” problems or issues

• Positive involvement in whole school events and activities as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A relevant degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent)

• Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred)

• CELTA/DELTA/TESOL qualification (preferred)

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development

• Experience working with English as an Additional Language learners, and those  with diverse needs

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an international school environment where the school curriculum focused on PYP, MYP, IGCSE or IBDP (preferred)

• The ability to work collaboratively with team members and colleagues for learning, planning and teaching

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.