We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity among our teachers, staff and students.
At One World International School (OWIS), we are looking for passionate, adaptable educators who enjoy teaching students from diverse cultures. OWIS provides an individualised approach to learning that nurtures every aspect of child development. In addition to versatile learning spaces and a variety of extracurricular activities, we offer rigorous curricula that prepare students to be future innovators and leaders.
We are an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School, a Cambridge International School and an IBDP School. All teaching positions require a high proficiency in spoken and written English, a degree, teaching qualifications and ICT literacy.
One World International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding. Before an offer is given, candidates will undergo child protection screening and will be required to provide a Police Verification Check from their country of residence.
Overall Responsibilities:
Programme Delivery:
- Implement the EAL program in alignment with curriculum standards, ensuring it meets student language development needs.
- Collaborate with the Literacy Coordinator to develop effective strategies for teaching and assessing various writing genres.
- Create and use EAL resource kits and lesson plans to support student learning.
- Set termly language proficiency targets for EAL students and communicate progress to parents through PTCs and reports.
- Follow and implement student support plans, making accommodations and modifications as required, with regular check-ins with the HOD.
Assessment:
- Assess and track student language proficiency progress in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through regular assessments.
- Evaluate the language proficiency of prospective EAL students when requested.
- Support students in improving their performance on GL assessments and track individual progress.
Professional Development & Meetings:
- Attend all required professional development sessions as requested by SLT.
- Actively participate in grade-level and department meetings, contributing resources and ideas.
Community Involvement & Extracurriculars:
- Collaborate with colleagues within the department to support student learning.
- Participate in at least one event committee, contributing to events such as International Day or cultural celebrations.
- Engage in extracurricular activities (CCAs) as per interest or when required.
- Support the extra-curricular life of EC/PS, including contributing to competitions, field trips and other school events.
Parent & Student Communication:
- Provide weekly updates on student progress via Toddle, email, or other platforms.
- Respond to parent queries within one working day and escalate urgent issues when necessary.
- Maintain positive relationships with parents through effective communication and support.
- Organise or contribute to the organisation of at least one annual Parent Partnership Series (PPS) workshop to engage families in EAL learning.
Student Wellbeing & Safety:
- Adhere to all safeguarding, child protection, emergency, and health & safety policies.
- Maintain an inclusive, safe, and engaging EAL learning environment.
Promote efficient resource usage, including paper, electricity, and water, and encourage recycling.
Other Responsibilities:
- Actively promote the IB attributes and attitudes of the IB Leaner Profile and the values of the School.
- Contribute to school marketing efforts by providing success stories, student progress highlights, and classroom photos/videos when requested.
- Support school presentations or workshops as needed to promote EAL programs.
- Maintain accurate and secure records of EAL students, ensuring data privacy compliance.
- Support accreditation and audit processes as required by the school.
- Attend curriculum evenings, information evenings, and performances as required.
- Fulfil any other reasonable duties as per the Assistant Principal's (Head of EC/PS) and the Head of School's direction in line with the position.
- Requirements:
- Minimum two (2) years or more relevant full-time teaching experience as a qualified teacher.
- Candidate must at least possess Bachelor's degree and a Professional Degree in Teaching/Teaching qualification certificates (PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma)/Valid Teacher License/QTS.
- Must have strong knowledge and experience of teaching English as an additional language (EAL) for Primary.
- Experience in an international school environment (preferred).
- A passionate educator with the ability to deliver student-centred, inquiry based learning.
Work Location: Jurong West (Nanyang Campus)
