Teacher of Geography (maternity cover)

About the role

We are looking for a Geography Specialist to cover maternity from 26 October 2026 - 29 June 2027 in the Senior School. The position is for a maternity cover with a specific focus on the delivery of Geography to Middle School students (Years 7, 8 and 9), with the possibility of also teaching IGCSE Geography. They are also required to contribute to pastoral care and the CCA programme. The role reports to Assistant Head of Faculty (Humanities - Geography).

Responsibilities

• Learning & Teaching
• Possess a deep and fluent knowledge of what makes a difference to student learning, in line with the Tanglin Ten.
• Ensure the thorough implementation of subject specifications, schemes of work, assessment policies and reporting procedures.
• Create opportunities for students to develop confidence in the subject through carefully planned and managed activities.
• Support a departmental and whole school culture of innovation that includes varied and exciting teaching approaches, technological integration and thoughtful evaluation of teaching and learning.
• Possess the experience and flexibility required to teach arrange of topics and ability levels.
• Planning & Development
• Assist the Geography department leadership team in evaluating and developing the curriculum.
• Take advantage of some of the many opportunities for professional development offered by Tanglin Trust School.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the planning and delivery of schemes of work, including the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject, and of different pupils.
• Assist HOF/AHOFs in adapting curriculum content and methods of teaching and examining as appropriate.
• Support a school culture of innovation that includes technological integration.
• Be supportive of and open to the frequent change that characterises a school such as Tanglin.
• Management of Resources and the Teaching Environment:
• Assist the AHOF in ensuring that departmental rooms present stimulating environments, which help to influence pupils' attitudes positively towards Geography
• Assessment, Recording &Reporting
• Ensure pupils' work is regularly assessed according to Humanities Faculty policy and that homework is in line with school policy.
• Report to parents in accordance with the school's reporting policy as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
• To use information gained from assessment, recording and reportingprocedures to generate further improvement in pupil achievement.
• Assist the AHOF in thesetting and marking of internal school examinations and to supervise entriesfor external examinations.
• Pastoral and Co-Curricular
• When required, take on a form tutor role in the Senior School and fulfil the responsibilities of that position.
• Follow the School's policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, daily routines, duties, homework, leave of absence, and visits, as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
• Contribute to co-curricular activities that broaden pupils' experiences and contribute to the general life of the school.
• Be responsible for reporting any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Communication and Liaison
• Help to establish a love of Geography and its relationship with the current world around the school through you're a personal enthusiasm for the subject.
• Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature with HOF, HOY, SSLT and in other circumstances when requested.
• Liaise with the AHOF and HOF in respect of pupil records, rewards and sanctions.
• Liaise with members of the Learning Support Team with regard to individual students who may have exceptional needs, to ensure that those needs are understood, planned for and met.
• Liaise with pastoral staff, including form tutors, Heads of Year, the Assistant Heads of School and the Head of Careers on matters pertaining to the study of Geography.
• Contribute to the strengthening of the parent-teacher partnership in individual and whole school initiatives as and when required.
• Assist the AHOF in developing effective links with the wider community in order to extend the study of Geography and

Additional Information

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.

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