About the School - Brighton College (Singapore):

Brighton College (Singapore) is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community a vibrant and stimulating environment.

The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools is due to excellent, innovative and well-planned teaching. Above all, therefore, we are looking for individuals who foster a passion for learning and who demonstrate an ability and genuine desire to develop pupils and staff to their fullest potential.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Dance & Drama to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education.  Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students.  Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

At Cognita, we know every student is unique.  We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from.  And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger.  We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the Role:

Brighton College (Singapore) is seeking an inspiring, creative, and dedicated Teacher of Dance & Drama to join our vibrant and expanding school community from August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and elevate the performing arts experience as Brighton College (Singapore) evolves from a first‑class Prep School into one of the region’s leading all‑through schools, offering education from Pre‑Nursery to Year 13.

What you will be doing:

• To teach according to the timetable for the current year, ensuring that lessons are planned, ordered
• and effective.
• To be aware of the need to differentiate work and challenges according to the ability of the pupils, whilst maintaining high expectations of all and taking full account of any linguistic or other special needs.
• To work as part of a team, in harmony with and for the furtherance of the College’s ethos and declared educational aims and priorities.
• To be supportive of the department’s aims, agreed teaching styles, methods of assessment and other policies.
• To set written assignments or other creative pieces of work that involve a finished product (prep) regularly and mark them promptly and in accordance with College and Departmental policies, ensuring that formative comments are always helpful and make helpful suggestions for further appropriate improvement in learning.
• To provide parents with written reports on their children’s work and progress according to current College policy and to attend parent meetings.
• To be responsible for the supervision, control and proper use of teaching rooms, materials and resources.
• To attend InSET, Staff meetings, Key Stage briefings and other meetings that may be called from time to time, as required by the College's Academic Leadership.
• To report in a timely manner any concerns regarding Child Protection or bullying to the appropriate colleague. Be responsible for the pastoral care of the children in the class and ensuring good personal relationships are fostered between the children themselves and with the teacher.
• To actively contribute to the Dance and Drama CCA programme, and at times the Music and Art CCA programme
• Meet with parents as required and foster good professional relationships and communication with parents, this includes but not limited to attending parents' evenings, school functions, Parent Association events.
• Contribute to the Department’s devising and writing of new subject materials when required.
• To take responsibility for one’s continuing professional development and, to this end, to participate in Development and Review procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable management requests in support of the school’s mission, vision, and values.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree, with PGCE or equivalent.
• Possess 2 to 6 years of teaching experience with QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree in the specified specialism area.
• Proven aptitude and/or knowledge in LAMDA provision will be advantageous.
• Experience of teaching Dance and Drama lessons to all age ranges.
• Have knowledge of British National Curriculum requirements for Drama at the relevant Key Stages and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work.
• Proven record of teaching experience, prior experience in an International School will be an added advantage.
• A positive team player who works collaboratively and harmoniously with the wider school community.
• A warm, engaging and approachable personality with pupils, current and prospective parents.
• Evidence of the ability to be creative and inspire enthusiasm for your subjects in both colleagues and students.
• Exemplifies the Brighton College (Singapore) values of Curiosity, Confidence and Kindness.
• An international outlook and understanding of working in diverse environments.

Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• School holidays and public holidays
• Free parking on site (subject to availability)
• Professional Development

Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser:

https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2164?c=cognitapeople&sq=req2164&source=mycareersfuture

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to rigorous background checks, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College’s pre-employment medical question, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The College understands that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim.

The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third (3rd) parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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SSGRegistration Number: 201904884D

Period of Registration : 14 October 2023 to 13 October 2027