Careers at NPS International

Job start: April or July 2025
Location: Singapore
Contract type: Full Time
Primary Principal - NPS International School, Singapore

NPS International School offers high quality day school education in the global hub of Singapore. The school caters for children from Early Years through to the end of High School (K12).

NPS International School opened its doors to students in 2008 and has grown to a population of 1300 students. In 2023, the School moved from its original campus to specific Primary and Secondary campuses, more centrally located. The NPS group of schools was founded in 1959 in India and amounts to 14 schools in total.

NPS International School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Primary Principal.

This planned recruitment, in advance of the commencement date, allows the Head of School and Board of Directors to seek out the very best talent to take the Primary School forward through the next phase of development and at its Primary Campus. To apply, all applicants must submit a CV and supporting letter addressed to the Head of School, Mr Andrew Wyeth to email: vacancies@npsinternational.edu.sg, outlining their suitability for the role in line with the candidate details. The letter of application should contain the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three referees to include your current and past direct line manager. Short-listed candidates will be required to also submit an application form. Please note that incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

NPSI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all applicants and staff to share and uphold this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to interview, 3 satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Primary Principal will be responsible for:

• Teaching
  • Demonstrating professional leadership in the Early Years and Primary phases of the school with the ability to nurture the community to grow life- long learners.
  • Setting high expectations of performance, behaviour, integrity and self-discipline amongst the NPSI staff and students and the entire school community.
  • Working in close partnership with the Senior Secondary Principal and Head of School to enable a cohesive approach to the journey of the student.
  • Leading on safeguarding with the Whole School DSL and understanding the key aspects of child protection which allows a school to thrive and develop.
  • Developing the curriculum throughout the Early Years and Primary phase where learning and achievement are at the core, based on a proven track record of curriculum implementation which allows students to gain the vital skills to move through the next phase of their educational journey.
  • Establishing and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity with complete respect for culture, traditions and aspirations of this school in Singapore.
  • Taking full responsibility for all the policies, procedures and academic operations of the Early Years and Primary School and being accountable to the Head of School for the successes of the Early Years and Primary phases.
  • Growing and developing an outstanding team of teachers capable of delivering the highest standards of academic teaching and learning, based on global best practice in Early years and Primary provision.
• Experience and Education:

  The appointed candidate should be:

  • Be an experienced Early Years and Primary international leader aiming at excellence across the school with a drive for improvement and a culture of holistic development.
  • Hold a degree in education and a higher degree in a related field, including educational leadership, and be a qualified teacher.
  • Hold vocational qualifications in leadership e.g. NPQH.
  • Have knowledge and experience of a variety of curricula approaches including the Cambridge Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate.
  • Have already demonstrated success in Primary School leadership and management of a high performing international school.
  • Have international educational exposure and perspective.
• The successful candidate should:
  • Be a skilled academic leader who can effectively lead and manage a Primary School, including Early Years’ students.
  • Have a clear vision for the Primary School built on the vision and values of NPSI within Singapore.
  • Be an effective leader of change and strategic development.
  • Be able to market the school and continue to develop the NOR.
  • Be a collaborative and visible leader and team player capable, when necessary, of decisive management.
  • Be a powerful and effective communicator who will command the interest and imagination of staff, students and parents.
  • Be a positive role model, able to inspire and lead the Primary School community.
  • Be an internationalist who understands the particular needs of students and families living and working in Singapore or Asia.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead pedagogical excellence and professional development.
  • Further information about NPSI can be found at: www.npsinternational.edu.sg

Please send in your resume with full particulars to vacancies@npsinternational.edu.sg

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Job Description – Primary School Teacher

5 Reporting directly to: Level Coordinator and Head of Department

Position description:
There is an expectation that all Primary Teachers behave in a professional and positive manner and represent role models within the school. They will be familiar with NPSI policies and procedures and will always actively promote and reinforce the NPSI Vision and Mission.

In addition to pastoral duties, the class teacher is responsible for curating, delivering, and assessing the curriculum across the Primary School, as assigned by the Principal, and timetabled by the school. He/she works as part of a curriculum team to provide effective teaching and learning programmes focused on improving student engagement and achievement in one or more curriculum specialisms. An expert in their subject area they will contribute to the positive reputation of the school through their professional relationships with students, parents, and the wider community. As a Homeroom Teacher they will provide a safe and nurturing learning environment to support the social, emotional and development of those in their care.

At all times, the teacher should follow the school handbook which details expectations on all aspects of their responsibilities, teaching role and wider conduct as a teacher within NPS International School.

Responsibilities

• Teaching
  • Prepare the annual scheme of work and lesson plans based on their subject(s) curriculum framework
  • Identify and use a range of teaching materials and resources including educational technology platforms and apps to provide engaging student-centred learning that sets high expectations for students
  • Ensure that they establish and maintain an inclusive, collaborative, and purposeful learning environment that meets the needs of all learners whether in person or online during home-based learning
  • Lesson plans should be differentiated to meet the needs of all learners and utilise appropriate teaching resources and strategies. Where appropriate teachers should work with the Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and Teaching Assistants and other agencies to identify and put support in place for learners with additional needs including English as an Additional Language (EAL), Gifted and Talented(G&T) and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
  • Implement and use school behaviour management policies to maintain a purposeful and safe learning environment including managing the use of online teaching and learning platforms.
  • Prepare appropriate and challenging homework tasks and set these as per the subject homework schedule. Where necessary, the teacher must upload these to the appropriate educational technology platforms and seek the appropriate approvals from the Head of Department to ensure that they are published in a timely manner
  • Complete Teacher Unit Reflection and Student Unit Reflection as scheduled in the academic calendar and identify areas for improvement and action plans to share with co-teachers and Head of Department
  • Always ensure the health and safety of all learners
• Assessment, Recording and Reporting and General Administration:
  • Keep accurate and timely records of all student’s work
  • Follow the school marking policy including setting and returning classwork and homework
  • Provide timely appropriate, constructive, and formative feedback to students on their work. Both in notebooks and online learning management systems including My Maths, Seesaw and Firefly
  • Prepare formative and summative question papers and a marking scheme as per the requirement of the policies and procedures of the school
  • Always adhere to school’s assessment marking and moderation policies
  • Analyse and appropriately use assessment information, which has been gathered from Formative and Summative assessments, to identify areas for improvement to improve learner outcomes.
  • Write school reports in line with school’s policy
  • Attend parent-teacher conferences and keep parents informed about their child’s performance and next steps in learning
  • Ensure academic honesty is maintained by students and teacher
• Extracurricular Activities
  • Support school activities including clubs, annual days, collaborations, language weeks and STEAM weeks
  • Participate and contribute to the extra-curricular programme at NPSI including OBT and interschool competitions and events
  • Carry out supervision or other duties that help maintain a safe and orderly environment for extracurricular activities
  • As an individual or within a team, develop and host competitions and other events relevant to the subject
  • As an individual or within a team, develop and host competitions and other events relevant to the subject
• Pastoral Care
  • The Primary Teacher will ensure that students’ social and emotional needs are met through safe and supportive pastoral routines and procedures. These should ensure an atmosphere of mutual respect, friendship and collaboration at all times including registration, breaks and during class teaching time
  • The teacher should report any Additional Needs, Child Protection or Safeguarding concerns immediately to their line manager or the designated school officer and maintain accurate records of concerns in the child’s anecdotal notes
  • The teacher should maintain professional and effective communications with parents and carers using the school diary, electronic platforms
  • The teacher should maintain accurate student attendance records including fire drill records
• Performance management and professional development:
  • All Primary Teachers are observed on a regular basis through learning walks and observations. These may be undertaken by Level Coordinators, Primary Leadership Team, Heads of Department, or other colleagues. After being undertaken timely feedback will be provided.
  • The teacher will participate in a mid-term and end of year performance appraisal to assess their performance
  • The School will support the continuing professional development of the teacher and give appropriate opportunities to ensure that the teacher’s expertise is being kept up to date with the latest pedagogical trends
  • The teacher shall be respectful to all colleagues and maintain effective working relationships
  • The teacher shall be committed to lifelong learning, open to new ideas, and willing to take up professional development courses and where requested engage in professional mentoring and coaching
• Other responsibilities:
  • The teacher shall adhere to the terms and conditions of employment at the school and implement the terms of the employee handbook and policies and procedures of the school
  • Teachers are required to undertake invigilation/supervisory/proxy duties when requested by the school
  • On occasion the teacher is required to undertake other additional duties to support the needs of students, or the school as requested by the Head of School or Primary Principal, which includes weekends from time to time.

Please send in your resume with full particulars to vacancies@npsinternational.edu.sg