Teacher of Spanish

We are seeking for this role to start in July 2026.

Primary Responsibility:
To provide students with a stimulating, challenging and enjoyable learning experience both in and beyond the classroom, and to offer them the encouragement they need to thrive at SJI International.

Specific Responsibilities:
Teaching and learning
● Identify and adopt the most effective active, creative teaching approaches for SJII students in line with current best practice and the ethos of our school

● Work with other members of the Faculty to apply consistent standards in the following:
curriculum planning and delivery; formative and summative assessment through classwork, homework and formal examination; standardisation and moderation of the examinations process

● Create a stimulating learning environment, including displays of student work

● Teach across the age and ability ranges from Foundation IGCSE (Grades 7 & 8) through to IGCSE (Grades 9 & 10), to the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 & 12) [IB/A-Level experience is an advantage]

● Identify and take advantage of opportunities to use resources offered within and beyond Singapore to take learning outside the classroom

● To identify and take advantage of opportunities to demonstrate the application of essential skills beyond the peripheries of the classroom

● Adopt strategies and monitor teaching and learning activities to support individuals with learning needs in line with school policy and the Learning Development Department

● Ensure compliance with all rules regarding health and safety in the classroom

● Set and mark homework regularly in line with school and faculty policy

● Identify and teach study skills/strategies that will develop students' ability to work independently

● Take part in the process and marking of the Extended Essay component of the IB Diploma
 

Recording and assessment
● Set clear targets for raising achievement

● Collect and record assessment data

● Comply with established systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing student progress

● Develop an understanding of different learning needs and the importance of raising achievement among students

● Attend parent conferences and keep parents informed about their child's progress, both formally through regular assessments and written reports, and informally through effective communication

Standards and quality assurance

● Support the aims and ethos of SJII as a Catholic, Lasallian school

● Support the school’s established CASL (Creativity, Activity, Service, Lasallian) program

● Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

● Attend and participate in open evenings and student performances

● Uphold the school's behaviour code and uniform regulations

● Participate in staff training and annual performance review

● Attend team and staff meetings
 

Other duties and responsibilities
This is essentially a generic Job Specification for Subject Teachers; all teachers at SJI International are also expected to contribute significantly to the service, sport and activity programmes, to accompany school trips and expeditions and to play a full part in the continued development of a thriving school community. Most teachers are also expected to take on the pastoral role of Form Tutor.

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