Reception Teacher (Maternity Leave Contract)
Tanglin Trust School
Contract: November 2024 - June 2025
Region: Far East and South East Asia
School Curriculum: UK
The School
Teachanywhere is delighted to be the sole recruitment partners for Tanglin Trust School. Tanglin is a not-for-profit international day school in One-North, Singapore, offering an outstanding education for expatriate students. The school educates boys and girls aged 3-18 years across the sections: Infant, Junior, Senior and Sixth form, all based on one campus. Established in 1925 the school has grown steadily to become an 8 form entry school. It offers the English National Curriculum from Nursery and Early Years right through to iGCSE and offers a dual pathway where students can take either A-level or IBDP. The facilities are second to none within 5 hectares of a rural setting. They include four libraries, two large performance halls, science laboratories, vibrant canteens, state-of-the-art media technology suites, drama studios, and a sound-proof music suite plus two swimming pools, four gymnasia and a variety of pitches and courts for all sports.
Tanglin Trust School Singapore has a long tradition of providing British-based learning with an international perspective. The core values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose are at the heart of everything they do across the school. The school sets high expectations whilst offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world. The co-curriculum programme is central to a student's education at Tanglin. All staff are expected to be involved with the leading and developing of co-curricular options, either in their subject or an area of interest.
The Role
The school is seeking to appoint an exemplary EYFS teacher to cover maternity from November 2024 - June 2025. The successful candidate will bring a flair for excellence in teaching and learning and a commitment to developing the whole child through quality pastoral care. The successful applicant will be joining a very dedicated team of teachers. The ability to work as part of a team is an important element of the role.
Living and Working in Singapore
Singapore is very safe, clean and friendly (ideal for expats), a place where everyone speaks English, and close to other countries so it's inexpensive and easy to travel elsewhere. Plenty to see and do: dine out in the very reasonable hawker centres, Little India or Chinatown, visit the temples, explore the stunning marina and malls, visit the beautiful Gardens by the Bay, the National Gallery and Singapore zoo in your downtime.
Requirements
- Qualified teacher with a B.Ed, degree + PGCE or equivalent, with QTS and a minimum 2 years experience
- Outstanding practitioners from either a state or independent school background
- Knowledge of UK curriculum preferred but not essential
- Dedication to co-curricular activities
- An interest in developing your own learning through academic research and reading
- Extraordinary candidates, willing to go the extra mile and use their initiative
- Able to engage, enthuse and inspire others.
- High levels of personal integrity.
- Proven ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
- Enjoys personal challenges and can give support to others.
- Able to manage own wellbeing and support others with theirs.
- Believe positivity is as important as performance in the workplace and amongst the community.
- Enjoy connecting with all members of our community.
- Has a sense of humour.
Salary and Benefits
- Excellent salary dependent on experience, £4,500 - £5,500 per month
- Home leave flights every two years
- Accommodation allowance
- Tuition provided - up to 2 children
- Comprehensive International Health Insurance
- 2 year contract