Job Description

JOB TITLE: LEARNING AREA LEADER (ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE - SECONDARY) 

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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.

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

A Learning Area Leader provides strategic leadership and vision for the department to align with the school’s overall mission and values. They lead and mentor the teachers in the department, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Learning Area Leaders will teach their subjects or disciplines as required.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the expectations specified in the Subject Teacher (EAL) Job Description, a Learning Area Leader ensures effective pedagogy across the area. They:

• Develop and maintain a collegial and supportive culture in the curriculum area that encourages innovation

• Contribute to the development of whole school strategic planning and lead the vision for the curriculum area

• Develop, curate and communicate the written, taught and assessed curriculum and ensure these comply with awarding bodies practices

• Ensure learners receive timely and meaningful feedback and track progress effectively 

• Lead the development of subject area goals and individual goals through the Teacher Professional Enhancement process (TPE)

• Effectively manage delegated budgets and assets and plan to meet curriculum resource needs

• Engage in new staff appointments and recommend appropriate staffing for each course as part of the timetable process

• Support and evaluate quality of teaching in the subject and address professional learning needs

• Use restorative practice to ensure good classroom behaviour

• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues and parents

• Empower children to be reflective and independent learners. 

• Participate in all aspects of school life and support holistic education. 

• To perform any other duties as assigned by the management, stakeholders and reporting manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent)

• CELTA qualification (preferred), TESOL/DELTA (desirable)

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development

• Experience working with English as an Additional Language learners, and those with diverse needs

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an international school environment where the school curriculum focused on PYP, MYP, IGCSE or IBDP 

• Experience of delivering English for academic purposes

• Coaching accreditation (preferred)

• Previous leadership experience in a school setting is highly desirable

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

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