Mother Tongue Teacher - Primary School (Up to $5K) #NJN

Working Location: Napier/ Dempsey

The role involves planning and delivering lessons aligned with the Mother Tongue (Japanese) programme for primary school curriculum, assessing student progress, developing learning resources, and working collaboratively with colleagues and parents to support students’ academic progress and holistic development.

Responsibilities

A. Curriculum Planning and Delivery

• Establish and maintain a quality mother tongue programme in Japanese language.

• Plan, prepare, deliver and document lessons aligned with the primary school curriculum for Primary Years 1 to 6.

• Develop students’ language proficiency and support their progress against the relevant curriculum standards.

• Adapt teaching approaches, lesson materials and learning activities to students’ needs, abilities and learning objectives.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the curriculum and relevant teaching practices.

B. Learning, Teaching and Assessment

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons that support students’ academic progress and independence.

• Monitor, assess and document student learning in accordance with curriculum requirements.

• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents on learning progress.

• Prepare and administer formative and summative assessments as required.

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and fair assessment records.

• Prepare student progress reports for internal and external purposes as required.

• Ensure examinations are prepared, conducted and marked in accordance with applicable school procedures and relevant assessment expectations.

• Participate in curriculum development, professional learning, appraisal and performance management activities.

C. Student Welfare, Safeguarding and Pastoral Support

• Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.

• Support students’ social, emotional and academic development through appropriate pastoral care.

• Follow school policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, student welfare, health and safety, and behaviour management.

• Maintain appropriate records relating to student welfare and individual student needs.

Requirements

• Degree in related field with relevant teaching qualifications.

• At least two years of teaching experience.

Jessica Nguyen Huynh Thanh Truc

CEI Reg. R23113787

EA License No. 99C4599

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.