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About GESS
As one of the leading international schools in Singapore, GESS is home to students from over 70 nations worldwide. We are for many families the home away from home and we are very happy that they are part of our school community which is based on mutual support and solidarity. With our language programme, we support our students to nurture this part of their identity and want to preserve the opportunity that they can grow up with multiple languages to be best prepared for an international environment. With the German International Abitur or the IB Programme they are perfectly prepared for their career after school. Our students enjoy lifelong learning and we take pride in our GESS values of respect, openness and diversity which our students will nurture in their life after school.
We were awarded with the “Deutsche Schulpreis” (German school prize) 2022, which was given to us for our extraordinary concept according to their motto “Make teaching better”. We stand out as the only German school abroad nominated for this award.
The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for expressions of interest for an experienced Middle School EAL Teacher for Grades 6-8.
In your teaching commitment at GESS, you will need to take on the following responsibilities where you will be expected to:
· Develop a strong relationship with all parents and students
· Be a role model who mentors and guides students to ensure they meet their full potential
· Actively review student assessment data, including academic, behavioral and social/emotional, to set learning goals, develop student agency and put in place interventions to ensure successful learning of each individual
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development and implementation of the GESS EAL Foundations programme including English Language acquisition and development for beginning EAL students and supporting their development in other subjects, and EAL after school support for Grades 8-10 students
- Prepare, teach and assess students in the GESS EAL Foundation programme
- Collaborate regularly with EAL, SSS team and leadership
- Communicate with parents
- Support teaching staff to deliver a high-quality MYP Programme with tier 1 in-class supports
- Develop, update and maintain curriculum documents
- Administer WIDA and OPT assessments and share accommodations based on student specific levels
Experience and Qualifications
- Recognised teaching qualification (minimum B.Ed or PGCE equivalent)
- Tertiary educational background
- At least 2 years of EAL teaching experience
- Knowledge and understanding of content and language integrated learning methods preferable
- Articulate and effective written and oral communication in English
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to adapt to and embrace a new school environment
- Willingness to contribute and champion educational change that supports best practices and improves student learning
Professional Expertise
- Cognitive Activation / Pedagogical Subject Knowledge: The teacher has a deep understanding of the curriculum, pedagogy, subject content, and the developmental needs of students to effectively provide rich learning experiences.
- Classroom Management: The teacher understands the importance of establishing routines and procedures and providing a safe, supportive, student-centered learning environment.
- Formative Assessment: The teacher can effectively use differentiated assessment tools and strategies and understands how to make accommodations for individual students that drive learning forward.
- Student Well-being & Safeguarding: The teacher is a caretaker of the student’s social health and emotional well-being. They support healthy peer relationships and interactions. At the same time, they are guiding individual emotional, well-being and social development through the application of restorative practices.
- Professionalism: The teacher is committed to professional ethics, international-mindedness, and the school’s mission; collaborates and communicates appropriately and takes responsibility for professional growth that enhances student learning.
Fair Recruitment and Safeguarding: We are committed to fair recruitment practices and safeguarding the welfare of all students. We ensure that our hiring processes are free from discrimination and bias on the basis of age, nationality, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability or mental health conditions. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we conduct thorough background checks on all candidates which include criminal background checks in all countries lived and worked in for the last ten years, as well as reference checks. Any offer is subject to the satisfactory completion of such checks. Our school prioritises the safety and well-being of our students, and we expect all staff members to uphold these values.
