Teacher of Science

Dover Court International School is one of the leading international schools in Singapore. Our thriving student population is aged between 3 and 16 years old and follow a British-based curriculum taught by our strong team of committed and experienced teachers. Located in 12 acres of parkland, our school has benefitted from extensive renovation and the introduction of cutting edge technology. Dover Court International School is afforded the opportunities that come with being part of the Nord Anglia Education family of 42 schools such as the Juilliard - Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme, a unique collaboration with one of the world's leading performing arts schools.

To learn more about our school, please visit www.dovercourt.edu.sg

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Teacher of Science (Chemistry or Physics) to join the Secondary Team, who has a strong understanding of British education, as well as the creativity, motivation, communication skills and adaptability to make a significant impact in our students’ varying learning and social needs. The candidate should be able to teach Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 IGCSE.

The successful candidates will ensure they are continually striving to develop the quality of pupils so they can achieve their best by:

• Planning effective teaching programmes with provide exemplary learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom
• Positively targeting and supporting individual learning needs
• Making effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan challenging learning opportunities for all pupils
• Using modern technology to enhance learning opportunities

The Person
As a qualified teacher with relevant teaching experience, we are looking for someone who:

• Has detailed knowledge and understanding of the UK curriculum
• Has a detailed understanding of assessment for learning strategies and how to use assessment to inform planning for outstanding teaching and learning
• Is an excellent communicator and confident with technology: someone who gets on well with colleagues, students and parents
• Is relentlessly focused on giving our students opportunities for success both in and beyond the classroom.
• Is well-organised, has a good sense of humour and will want to participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life as well as the classroom

Highlights

The successful candidate will benefit from the career and development opportunities that come with being part of the world’s leading premium schools organisation.  Nord Anglia University unites our team through a vibrant online forum which harnesses the collective expertise of their peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practice.  We also provide extensive online and face-to-face professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our team don’t just maintain their skills and expertise, they develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

In common with the majority of international schools, day to day life is socially, emotionally and professionally demanding. In return for your passion to deliver a quality education you will enjoy a competitive salary, housing allowance, beginning and end of contract flight allowance, private healthcare and places in the school for your children. You’ll have the opportunity to live and work in an idyllic part of the world and will benefit from the opportunities inherent in a high quality global organisation dedicated to education and helping others to be the best they can be. Our students are highly motivated and a pleasure to work with.

Application details

Committed and enthusiastic applicants should email a letter of application with a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of 3 referees to:

John Smith
Head of Secondary
Dover Court International School
301 Dover Road
Singapore 139644
Email: John.Smith@dovercourt.edu.sg