PE Specialist (Infant School)

Tanglin Mission

Tanglin Trust School Singapore has a long tradition of providing British-based learning with an international perspective. At Tanglin we strive to make every individual feel valued, happy and successful. Responsibility, enthusiasm and participation are actively encouraged and integrity is prized. Working together in a safe, caring yet stimulating environment, we set high expectations whilst offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world.

Our Vision

We aspire to be the best school in the world with a dynamic learning community which nurtures and inspires every individual to be the best they can be. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose are at the heart of everything we do across the school.

The Role

We are seeking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced Physical Education teacher to join a dedicated team of professionals in the Infant School. The appointee will be engaged in teaching a range of classes from Nursery to Year 2, contributing to school/curriculum development and participating in the extra-curricular life of the school.

The role reports to the Head of Infant School through the Head of PE (Infant School).

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Manage an effective, orderly and safe learning environment.
• Review already formulated medium term planning for Nursery to Year 2 as appropriate.
• Plan the annual and termly curriculum for each year group in the Infant School according to those Schemes of Work.
• Deliver the curriculum to assigned classes in accordance with the School’s timetable.
• Differentiate delivery according to the abilities and learning strategies of individual students.

Planning & Development

• Contribute to the planning and implementation of curricular and other initiatives according to the
• school's calendar.
• Contribute to individual and team tasks and targets for the Infant School Improvement Plan (SIP) and the School’s Self Evaluation Form (SEF).
• Assist the Junior Head of PE to liaise with Heads of PE in Infants and Seniors to develop continuity
• and progression in the specialist subject across key stages.
• Develop cross-curricular links and provide opportunities for students to develop and apply their PE skills.
• Make a positive contribution to the development of the Infant School.
• Participate in Review & Development processes to personalise professional learning and maintain
• an accurate and up to date record of all Professional Development opportunities.
• Attend relevant professional development sessions to enhance ongoing professional skills
• and knowledge.
• As part of Tanglin's commitment to professional development, ise 30 minutes PPA time per term to peer observe colleagues and provide HOY/HOLS with brief, written updates through notes on iPad, which can then be uploaded onto the Monitoring of Teaching & Learning Database.
• Support the STLAs in developing their professional practice within class/unit and supporting in the Review and Development and Performance Management in accordance with the school's scheme, where relevant to the specialist subject.

Assessment, Recording & Reporting

• Keep detailed records of plans, and of achievements of individual students; developing, in conjunction with the year group, standardised forms of assessment and record keeping.
• Report to parents in accordance with the school’s reporting policy as laid down in the Staff Handbook.

Communication & Liaison

• Liaise with relevant members of the Personalised Learning Team to ensure that all individual student needs are understood, planned for and met.
• Collaborate effectively with the STLA support staff within the department.
• Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature as and when required.
• Contribute to the strengthening of the parent-teacher partnership in individual and whole school initiatives as and when required.

Pastoral & Co-Curriculum

• Follow the school’s policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, daily routines, duties, home learning, leave of absence, and visits, as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
• Fulfill supervision roles during lunches and break times.
• Embrace and lead on the school’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Be responsible for reporting any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Tanglin Trust School believes that each employee makes a valuable and significant contribution to our success and that contributions should not be limited to the assigned responsibilities below. This job description is designed to outline primary responsibilities but not limit the employee, nor Tanglin Trust School, to only the duties identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organisation.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure certificate, or equivalent.