Teacher of Dance & Drama

Brighton College (Singapore) is an exciting place to work, and it is our employees who make our community a vibrant and stimulating environment. The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools is due to excellent, innovative and well-planned teaching.

The school is looking to appoint a motivated, creative and passionate Teacher of Dance & Drama for January 2025. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

• To teach according to the timetable for the current year, ensuring that lessons are planned, ordered and effective.

• To be aware of the need to differentiate work and challenges according to the ability of the pupils, whilst maintaining high expectations of all and taking full account of any linguistic or other special needs.

• To work as part of a team, in harmony with and for the furtherance of the College’s ethos and declared educational aims and priorities 

• To be supportive of the department’s aims, agreed teaching styles, methods of assessment and other policies.

• To set written assignments or other creative pieces of work that involve a finished product (prep) regularly and mark them promptly and in accordance with College and Departmental policies, ensuring that formative comments are always helpful and make helpful suggestions for further appropriate improvement in learning.

• To provide parents with written reports on their children’s work and progress according to current College policy and to attend parent meetings.

• To take a share of boarding duties, invigilation and cover for absent colleagues 

• To be responsible for the supervision, control and proper use of teaching rooms, materials and resources, and to have regard to health and safety issues and regulations.

• To attend InSET, Staff meetings, Key Stage briefings and other meetings that may be called from time to time, as required by the College's Academic Leadership.

• To report in a timely manner any concerns regarding Child Protection or bullying to the appropriate colleague. Be responsible for the pastoral care of the children in the class and ensuring good personal relationships are fostered between the children themselves and with the teacher.

• To take responsibility for one’s continuing professional development and, to this end, to participate in Development and Review procedures as directed by the College's Academic Leadership.

• To contribute to the College’s broad and active co-curricular activities programme.

• Undertake all duties and procedures as specified in staff handbook.

• To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment.

• Meet with parents as required and foster good professional relationships and communication with parents, this includes but not limited to attending parents' evenings, school functions, Parent Association events and other evening/weekend events.

• Ensure that the parent portal is kept up-to-date and provides useful links for parents.

• To actively contribute to the Dance and Drama and at times, Music and Art CCA programme. 

• To work within an enthusiastic team and help drive the Dance and Drama teaching in the College to inspire and instill a love of these subject areas in the pupils. 

• Attend department meetings and moderation meetings.

• Contribute to the Department’s devising and writing of new subject materials when required. 

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, reasonable request may also be included. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Possess 2 to 6 years of teaching experience with QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree in the specified specialism area.

• Experience of teaching Dance and Drama lessons to all age ranges. 

• Proven aptitude and/or knowledge in LAMDA provision will be advantageous. 

• Have knowledge of British National Curriculum requirements for Drama at the relevant Key Stages, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work. 

• Proven record of teaching experience, prior experience in independent Prep School will be an added advantage.

• A positive team player who works collaboratively and harmoniously with the wider school community

• A warm, engaging and approachable personality with pupils, current and prospective parents

• Evidence of the ability to be creative and inspire enthusiasm for your subjects in both colleagues and students

• Determination and tenacity; proactive and initiate action

• Displays professionalism amidst with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Ability to work productively as part of a team and take part in collective decision making.  

• A sense of humour and a passion that encourages others to think positively and teach creatively.

• The ability to manage a challenging workload and maintain a work life balance.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates should complete the application form which can be found by starting the application process on the TES website. This should be uploaded onto the TES website by 5pm (Singapore time) on Wednesday, 5 June 2024, together with a CV, Completed Job Application Form and Supporting Statement / Cover Letter. You may also wish to provide your educational qualifications as additional supporting documentation for your application. Any enquiries about the application procedure should be emailed to recruitment@brightoncollege.edu.sg

We anticipate holding interviews for approximately two weeks beginning Monday, 10 June 2024. Interviews will be held in via virtual video conferencing platforms for foreign based applicants. 

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, / international Police checks, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College’s pre-employment medical question, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College understands that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim.

The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity.

The College reserves the right to appoint a candidate to the role in advance of any deadline date, in the event that a suitable candidate can be appointed.