Job Description

JOB TITLE: SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER (LOTE - FRENCH)

Links to: Learning Area Leader

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."

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will teach French to learners across the Secondary School. They will support learners in developing proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening, alongside a strong understanding of French language and grammar.

The successful candidate will use inclusive teaching practices that promote learner agency, wellbeing and academic progress. They will draw on a range of effective pedagogical approaches, including inquiry, explicit instruction, modelling and structured practice, to create positive learning environments that motivate and challenge all learners. They will support learners in becoming confident, self-regulated and lifelong learners who can communicate effectively in written and spoken French.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employing effective pedagogy and pastoral care to enable learners to achieve personal excellence and become successful, self-regulated learners by:

• Building positive, learning-focused relationships with learners

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

• Using appropriate formative and summative assessment strategies to support learning and measure progress

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

• Collaborating with colleagues to support learners’ progression through the MYP and provide pathways that enable them to continue studying languages through to the IBDP

• Providing high-quality scaffolding and feedback that encourages learners to reflect on and take ownership of their learning

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

• Using technology purposefully to enhance learning, communication, creativity and problem-solving

• Contributing to whole-school events and activities as required

• Modelling the skills, attitudes and values associated with global citizenship through personal and professional conduct

• Proactively safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners

• Undertaking the role of tutor as assigned and collaborating effectively with the relevant Year Leader

• Teach other subjects as requested

• Fulfill extra responsibilities as requested, including but not limited to CCAs, excursions/camps, and supervision duties

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A relevant degree

• A recognised teaching qualification or equivalent

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development

• Experience teaching learners with diverse learning needs

• At least two years’ teaching experience, with experience in an international school environment preferred

• Relevant curriculum experience; experience with the IB Middle Years Programme and/or Diploma Programme would be an advantage

• Strong French language proficiency

• A collaborative, reflective and learner-centred approach to teaching

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.

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