Secondary School Teacher (EAL - Maternity Cover)

Taylor's Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.  Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

JOB TITLE: SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER (EAL - MATERNITY COVER)

Reports to: Learning Area Leader

Period: January 2027 – June 2027

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, 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."

The successful candidate will deliver English Language Acquisition and a modified science curriculum to EAL learners across the secondary school. They will support their learners in developing English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar skills.  It is an expectation that the candidate will use inclusive practices and enable student agency and promote student wellbeing.  Inquiry-based teaching strategies will be used to create positive learning environments that motivate and challenge all learners to become self-regulated, life-long learners and leaders who can communicate effectively through written and spoken English.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employing effective pedagogy and care that enables children to become successful and self-regulated learners who achieve personal excellence by:

• Building learning-focused relationships

• Being accountable for learners’ academic and social and emotional progress

• Using appropriate assessment tools for formative and summative assessment

• Recording and using assessment information to monitor learners and plan progression

• Collaborating with colleagues to help learners progress through the EAL tiers to become part of mainstream

• Providing high quality scaffolding and feedback to learners that encourages learners to reflect on their learning

• Involving parents in their children’s learning through learner-led conferences and regular parent – teacher dialogue

• Employing and integrating ICT as a tool that improves children’s learning and assists learners to solve authentic problems related to “real-world” problems or issues

• Involvement in whole school events and activities as required

• Modeling the skills and attitudes of a global citizenship, through presentation, personal and professional conduct

• Proactively safeguarding our learners

• Working as a tutor as assigned and collaborating with the Year Leader

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A relevant degree 

• A teaching qualification (or equivalent)

• CELTA or TESOL qualification (preferred)

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development

• Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs

• Experience (or interest) in teaching English through the context of science

• 2+ years experience in an international school environment (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.