Secondary School Teacher - Drama

JOB TITLE: Secondary School Teacher - Drama

Links to: Learning Area Leader, Head of Secondary School

Candidates are required to submit their application through our recruitment platform by using the link provided below. Please copy and paste the link into your browser to access the platform: https://careers.taylors.edu.my/job/Aljunied-Walk-%288001%29-Secondary-School-Teacher-%28Drama%29-Sing/53335344/

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, and 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

The successful candidate will teach Drama across the IB MYP (Middle Years Programme) in Years 7-9 and at IGCSE level, delivering engaging, practical lessons that develop learners performance, creative and analytical skills. They will contribute actively to the co-curricular life of the school, including directing and supporting Secondary School productions, and participating in wider community events such as house competitions and performances. The role requires a collaborative practitioner who is committed to high standards of teaching, learner wellbeing and the promotion of Drama as a vibrant and inclusive part of school life.

The candidate will also have a clear understanding of assessment, feedback and tracking learner progress as well as strong classroom management and the ability to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

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 appropriate assessment tools for formative and summative assessment
• Using assessment information to plan progression
• Providing high quality scaffolding and feedback to learners
• Encouraging learners to reflect on their learning
• Engaging learners in setting learning goals
• Involving parents in their children's learning through learner-led conferences and regular parent - teacher dialogue
• Employing and integrating IT to enhance learning
• Supporting learners to solve authentic problems related to real-world situations
• Collaborating positively within a team and across teams
• Meeting the Nexus Teacher Professional Standards and wanting to grow and develop and being committed to professional learning
• Involvement in whole school events and activities as required
• Working with learners as a form tutor and helping them set personal goals

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A relevant degree
• Teaching qualification
• Strong subject knowledge in Drama and Theatre studies
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development
• Experience working with EAL and learners with diverse needs
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an international school environment where the school curriculum focused on PYP, MYP, IGCSE, IBDP

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our learners 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.