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JOB TITLE: SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER (MUSIC)

Reports to: Learning Area Leader, SLT Link, Head of Secondary

Start Date: 01 August 2027

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus International School (Singapore) 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.

OUR CULTURE & PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: THE NEXUS WAY

At Nexus, staff embody the "Nexus Way" by actively living four core pillars: cultivating respectful Relationships based on trust and respect, championing Inclusion that ensures a culture of belonging, driving Innovation through modern pedagogy and creative problem-solving, and finally demonstrating Mindsets that adapt to change with resilience. These expectations form the foundational culture for all our professional roles. The ideal candidate must be a "living example of the Nexus Way”.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Secondary School Teachers are informed, reflective practitioners who use effective teaching strategies to create positive learning environments that motivate and challenge learners to become successful, self-regulated, lifelong learners who are empowered to take action.

As a Secondary School Teacher, you will teach learners across the Secondary School, which delivers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Secondary School Teachers may be required to teach across subject areas according to their qualifications, experience and the needs of the school.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Functions

Employing effective pedagogy and pastoral care to enable learners to achieve personal excellence and become successful, self-regulated learners by:

• Building positive, learning-focused relationships with learners
• Being accountable for learners’ academic, social and emotional progress
• Being clear about what is to be learnt and what success looks like
• Empowering children to become independent learners
• Engaging learners in setting and achieving learning goals
• Using appropriate formative and summative assessment strategies to support learning and measure progress
• Recording and using assessment information effectively to monitor learners and plan for progression
• Differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Providing high-quality scaffolding and feedback to learners
• Encouraging learners to reflect on and take ownership of their learning
• Supporting learners to solve authentic problems related to real-world situations
• Using technology purposefully to enhance learning
• Involving parents and carers in their children’s learning through learner-led conferences and regular parent-teacher dialogue
• Collaborating positively within teams and across the school to support learner progression
• Meeting the Nexus Teacher Professional Standards and being committed to ongoing professional learning and development
• Modelling the skills, attitudes and values associated with global citizenship through personal and professional conduct
• Proactively safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners
• Undertaking the role of form tutor as assigned and supporting learners in setting and achieving personal goals
• Supervising Extended Essays, where appropriate
• Being involved in whole-school events and activities as required
• Fulfilling additional responsibilities as reasonably required, including but not limited to co-curricular activities, excursions, camps and supervision duties

Specialism Function

As a member of the Music team, the teacher will contribute their knowledge and experience in Music to support the delivery of the relevant curriculum. This includes:

• Teaching Music across the Secondary School, from the MYP (Years 7–9) and IGCSE (Years 10–11) through to the IBDP
• Contributing to the wider music provision at Nexus including our many ensembles, events and school musicals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• A relevant degree in Music or a related field
• A PGCE and/or a recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
• Relevant curriculum experience in IBDP Music
• A collaborative, reflective and learner-centred approach to teaching
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development

Preferred:

• Relevant curriculum experience in MYP and IGCSE Music
• Relevant curriculum experience in a second subject area
• At least two years of relevant teaching experience, with experience in an international school environment
• Experience working with bilingual and multilingual learners and learners with diverse needs
• Experience leading string ensembles and choirs

The job holder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. The job holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Taylor’s Schools Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. If, in the course of carrying out their duties, the job holder identifies or suspects that a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer, harm, they must report the concern in accordance with the school’s safeguarding procedures.

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.

To support our dynamic school environment, this role may evolve over time through collaborative consultation to align with both institutional needs and your professional growth.