Relief Teacher

About the role

We are seeking experienced, conscientious and proactive relief teachers to cover our existing permanent teachers when they are absent. This is a relief position suited to fully qualified teachers looking for flexible working. Teaching allocation is as required. The job purpose is to cover classes of students for permanent teachers (Chinese language teacher, Chinese homeroom teacher, Bilingual Programme) when they are absent from school or undertaking professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Follow the cover plan developed by the permanent teacher and provide feedback when the lesson is complete.
• Work collaboratively with the grade level team during the planning of units of work with clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes.
• Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment conducive to students’ learning.
• Communicate with the Head of Grade and grade team as appropriate; provide feedback to parents if required.
• Ensure that classroom resources are organised and managed to provide an efficient, effective and safe learning environment.
• Respond to the academic, social and emotional needs of the students.
• Provide duty of care and pastoral support to ensure the wellbeing of the students.
• Model and promote the school’s positive behaviour policy and the Virtues programme.
• Be an advocate of the school and its decisions during interactions with students, staff and the community.
• Lead in nurturing a Lasallian Catholic ethos by building upon the legacy and tradition of the school firmly anchored in Faith, Service and Community.
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and students.
• Be a role model within the school in terms of professional expertise and conduct and lead by example.
• Treat others fairly and with respect to create and maintain a positive school culture.
• Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and manage innovation and change.
• Inform and support the SLT as needed.
• Take on specific tasks related to the day‑to‑day administration and organization of the school as requested by the Principal or SLT.
• Support the PRD and performance management process to help staff develop goals and improve professional effectiveness.
• Support staff in meeting personal and professional goals.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor Degree with Teaching qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Only Singaporeans need apply.