PRIMARY CLASS TEACHER

Reporting to: Year Leader & Head of Primary
Location: Taylor’s International School, Puchong
Contract Type: Full Time

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The primary class teacher is responsible for delivering high quality teaching and learning to primary aged students, ensuring strong academic progress, excellent pastoral care and a positive classroom environment. The teacher is expected to be an active and committed member of the school community who goes beyond delivering lessons. The role requires a reflective practitioner who takes initiative, contributes to whole school life and seeks opportunities to enrich students’ learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. The teacher must embrace and effectively support multilingual learners, recognising language diversity as a strength within the classroom.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Learning

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, well structured and high quality lessons in line with the school’s curriculum

• Differentiate learning effectively to meet the needs of all students, including EAL, multilingual learners, SEN and high achieving students

• Use appropriate EAL and multilingual teaching strategies to ensure access to the curriculum for all learners

• Scaffold language to support understanding of subject content across all areas of learning

• Set clear learning objectives and success criteria for all lessons

• Use a range of assessment strategies to monitor progress and inform next steps in teaching

• Provide timely, meaningful and constructive feedback to support student progress

• Maintain consistently high expectations of behaviour, effort and achievement

• Foster student agency, independence, curiosity and a love of learning

• Integrate digital learning and innovative teaching practices where appropriate

Curriculum and Assessment

• Deliver the primary curriculum effectively, ensuring breadth, balance and progression

• Plan lessons that are linguistically inclusive and accessible to students with varying levels of English proficiency

• Maintain accurate and up to date records of student attainment and progress

• Use assessment data to inform planning, intervention and personalised learning

• Prepare high quality reports and attend parent teacher meetings as required

• Contribute to curriculum development, innovation and enrichment opportunities

• Support internal and external assessment processes where applicable

Pastoral Care and Safeguarding

• Create a safe, inclusive, supportive and nurturing classroom environment where linguistic and cultural diversity is valued

• Promote student wellbeing, resilience and positive relationships

• Support the social and emotional integration of EAL and multilingual learners

• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of all students in accordance with school policies

• Identify and support students who require additional academic, language, social or emotional support

• Work closely with pastoral leaders, EAL specialists, SEN and safeguarding teams where necessary

Classroom Environment and Organisation

• Establish clear routines, expectations and structures that support effective learning

• Create a stimulating, organised and language rich classroom environment

• Use visual supports, modelling and structured talk to aid language development and comprehension

• Manage classroom resources effectively and responsibly

• Promote student independence, responsibility and ownership of learning

Wider Contribution and School Community Engagement

• Demonstrate a proactive and enthusiastic commitment to the wider life of the school beyond the classroom

• Contribute willingly to school events, performances, trips, competitions, assemblies and community initiatives

• Support and lead extracurricular activities, clubs or enrichment opportunities that enhance the student experience

• Take initiative in creating meaningful learning opportunities, projects and experiences without the need for direct instruction

• Actively engage in whole school celebrations, cultural events and community programmes

• Contribute to an inclusive school culture that celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity

• Collaborate with colleagues to support cross curricular learning and whole school priorities

• Model professionalism, positivity and a genuine commitment to the school’s ethos and community

Communication and Collaboration

• Build positive, professional and respectful relationships with parents and guardians

• Communicate regularly and effectively with families regarding student progress, wellbeing and learning

• Communicate sensitively with families from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, EAL specialists and specialist teachers

• Participate actively in staff meetings, professional learning and school initiatives

• Contribute positively to a collaborative and high performing staff culture

Professional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate initiative, ownership and a willingness to contribute meaningfully to the wider school community rather than a solely classroom focused role

• Engage in continuous professional development, including inclusive and multilingual teaching practices

• Uphold the school’s ethos, values and professional standards at all times

• Follow all school policies, procedures and safeguarding expectations

• Contribute to school improvement priorities and strategic initiatives

• Undertake additional duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Primary or Leadership Team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a relevant subject

• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS or equivalent).

Experience

• Proven experience teaching in a primary school setting, preferably within an international or UK curriculum school

• Experience teaching EAL and multilingual learners in an inclusive classroom setting

• Experience planning and delivering high quality differentiated lessons

• Experience using assessment data to inform teaching and improve student outcomes

• Experience contributing to enrichment, extracurricular activities or wider school initiatives is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong classroom management and organisational skills

• Strong understanding of EAL and multilingual teaching strategies

• Ability to scaffold language and content effectively for diverse learners

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to inspire, motivate and challenge young learners

• Strong planning, assessment and reflective teaching practice

• Commitment to inclusive education, language development and student wellbeing

• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about primary education and child development

• Proactive, reflective and solutions focused practitioner

• Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to go above and beyond for students

• Strong sense of professional responsibility and accountability

• Culturally aware, adaptable and internationally minded

• Committed to contributing actively to the wider life and community of the school

• Values and embraces linguistic diversity within the classroom

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate background checks and safeguarding screening.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role, including examples of contributions to wider school life, enrichment and supporting multilingual learners, together with a current CV addressed to the Principal by the stated application deadline.