Primary and Early Years Teachers
Thimpu, Bhutan
Start Date: ASAP
This School Group is headquartered in Singapore with more 100 schools in over 9 countries. Together these schools provide high quality education to over 20000 children globally. In the early years, an inquiry-based "Inquire-Think-Learn" curriculum, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach is followed. In the primary, secondary and high school, they offer the globally recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme and IGCSE qualifications.
The group will be opening up a brand-new campus in Thimphu, Bhutan this year and are looking to fill the following vacancies for an immediate start date (ideally between Oct - Nov 2024)
- Class Teacher, Primary - 1 Position
- Class Teacher, Early Years - 1 Position
- ICT Teacher, Primary - 1 Position
Responsibilities
- Respect and value each child's social, cultural and religious background and by example, provide mutual respect and tolerance.
- Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated class group.
- Undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school's agreed policies and guidelines.
- Use a variety of appropriate teaching and caring methods to ensure high quality learning takes place.
- Provide planning documents identifying specific learning objectives, differentiated tasks, special needs, extension and assessment, to the Principal or other authorized officer.
- Maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, other colleagues and the school. Treat all information with confidentiality.
- Ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all.
- Encourage children to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community.
- Be responsible for all aspects of classroom management eg. Care of equipment with resources well-labelled and accessible. Maintain a tidy, well organised room.
- Create an interesting and lively classroom which promotes independent learning.
- Collaborate with Principal and staff in establishing and developing effective pupil assessment procedures and moderation portfolios. Keep appropriate records of achievement for each child in class and provide reports as necessary.
- Build positive links between yourself and parents of children in your care.
- Guide, motivate and monitor classroom helpers in carrying out their tasks.
- Collaborate with staff in long term planning.
- Take corporate responsibility for displays throughout the school.
- Share management and delivery of assemblies.
- Offer and receive advice and guidance on issues which affect the whole school's performance and ethos.
- Share your expertise.
- Participate in appraisal procedures and in-service training that provide personal, professional and career development.
Qualifications and Experience
- At least 2 - 5 years relevant professional teaching experience
- The candidate should hold a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent, which is obtained from a recognised University or College involving not less than 3 years full time study;
- Teachers Certificates, Diplomas or other Teacher Accreditation courses and certification are required if the applicant's degree is not in Education;
- Knowledge of the International Primary Curriculum and/or IB PYP is highly valued;
- Knowledge of or willingness to acquire knowledge of inquiry based learning is required;
- International experience, especially in Asia is highly regarded;
- Exhibits the groups' Image of an Educator: Collaborative, Life-Long Learner, Open-Minded, Respectful, Passionate
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: SGD 7,000 - SGD 9,500. Depends on years of experience.
- Accommodation is provided
- Insurance and medical (including dental) - Fully covered
- Flights at beginning and end of contract
- School holidays based on Bhutan's calendar