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JOB TITLE: PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER (PHE - AQUATICS)

Reports to: Aquatics Director, SLT Link, Head of Primary

Start Date: January 2027 (Targeted)

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

Primary School 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, lifelong learners and leaders. A specialist teacher will teach a specific subject or discipline to classes as assigned. As a Physical Education - Aquatics specialist, this role focuses on delivering tailored aquatics programmes across assigned classes, with a dedicated emphasis on foundational physical development in the early years and lower primary. During lessons you will be supported by a qualified swimming teacher/swimming coach.

Role And Responsibilities

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 and take action based on their learning
Engaging children in the co-construction of their learning
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
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

Qualifications And Skills

A relevant degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent)
Some experience teaching swimming to children aged 3 - 12
Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred)
Evidence of continued relevant professional development
Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs
Experience in an international school environment with a background in Early Years Physical and Health Education - PHE and or Swimming (preferred)
Relevant curriculum experience

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.

Primary School Teacher (PHE - Aquatics)