Teacher Librarian (Preferred Secondary Experience)

Closing date of applications: 1st February 2019.

Teacher Librarian (Secondary)  (start date 1st August, 2019) 

Preferred arrival date in Singapore will be 2 weeks before the start date.

Located in a popular residential neighbourhood, Nexus International School, Singapore is a well established school with almost 1000 students. Following a successful bid, we are building a new school on a greenfield site in central Singapore. 

The Secondary School Curriculum consists of KS3, IGCSE and IB Diploma. We are looking for passionate, hard working, learner focused individuals to join a collegial team and well-resourced department. Commitment to inclusion is required and knowledge of EAL would be desirable. Nexus has a well established Apple 1:1 scheme, so considerable interest and skill with digital technologies is expected. 

What you can expect from Nexus

At Nexus we foster a community spirit within our school, we expect a can-do attitude and believe in supporting each other.  We are looking for like-minded employees that want to be innovative in their roles, to try new techniques and to constantly learn through risk taking. We believe in developing our staff and have a commitment to providing ongoing professional learning and coaching to help you be more creative and dynamic in your role. 

Key Objectives Of The Position

This Job Description is to be read in conjunction with both the Secondary Subject Teacher

Teacher Job Descriptions. Consistent with school policies, the Teacher Librarian will be responsible for the following key objectives:

● To successfully manage the library across both primary and secondary schools, establishing goals and expectations with both staff and learners to ensure that it is used to its maximum potential.

● To ensure that the resourcing of the library meets teaching goals across the school for the primary and secondary curriculum, including PYP, ENC, IGCSE and IBDP.

● To be directly involved in teaching and learning across the school, aligning the use of the library to the school goals.

● To promote and participate in staff learning and development.

● To be available to teach classes as required, ensuring high standards of learning that meet with the school goals and ethos.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Police Authorities.

Previous overseas experience is not essential, however, the desire to work in a vibrant international inclusive community is preferred. 

To apply for a position at Nexus International School (Singapore), please complete the appropriate form below, uploading a full CV and letter of applications (maximum 2 pages of A4 each), including the names and contact details of three references.

Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mrs. Judy Cooper. Your letter of application should specifically address the requirements of the position as detailed in the job description. We are looking for candidates who are interested in contributing to the ongoing development of Nexus; generic or cut and paste applications will not be considered.

To apply, please complete the Academic Application Form. 

Please click on 'job description' for an explanation of the position. 

Interviews will take place in the mid of February 2019.