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Drama Intern
(Junior School)
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Contents
3 Tanglin Trust School
4 Our Mission and Vision
7 The TTS Foundation Internship Programme
8 Tanglin Junior School
9 The Role of Drama Intern (Junior School)
11 How to Apply
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Tanglin Trust School
Tanglin Trust School is an international school Flourishing Individuals
in One-North, Singapore, offering an outstanding We aim to nurture and inspire every individual,
education for expatriate students. The school ensuring they feel happy, valued and successful
educates boys and girls aged 3-18 years. We in achieving their intellectual, spiritual, cultural,
respect and nurture all students as individuals, social and physical goals.
seeking to inspire and celebrate their efforts
in pursuing intellectual, moral, cultural, social Personal Best
and physical development. We aim to be a safe, caring, yet stimulating
environment where we provide high-quality
The school draws on a professional and dynamic co-curricular opportunities that encourage
staff, the commitment and aspirations of the both broad participation and the achievement
community, and the resources of Singapore in of excellence in The Arts, Sport, Outdoor
its drive to become the best school in the world. Education and international experiences.
Tanglin supports its students to be: Team Tanglin
We aim to be recognised as an outward-looking,
• Thinkers who acquire knowledge through dynamic and high-profile centre for educational
resilient inquiry excellence that is warmly responsive to its
• Principled and reflective global citizens community, socially responsible, and proud to
• Caring and thoughtful communicators contribute to the future of Singapore and the world.
• Open minded and balanced
• Successful lifelong learners Sustainable Future
We aim to operate as a sustainable not-for-profit
One School, Exciting Futures school that manages its finances to maximise
Tanglin Trust School moves proudly toward its educational opportunities for students while
centenary in 2025. The school’s strategic plan: investing in the School’s long-term security
One School, Exciting Futures provides a clear and the continuous improvement of its campus.
direction for the school’s journey. In doing so, we
honour the past, embrace the present and aspire Our People
to the future. Our key strategic themes include: We aim to be recognised locally and internationally
as a professionally stimulating and rewarding
Inspired Learners workplace, committed to innovation, to high-quality
We aim to be a distinctive, international learning professional development, to the constant
community utilising both British-based and interchange of ideas, and to investment in staff
intenational learning programmes; to nurture who seek always to enhance the quality of
and inspire lifelong learners who develop education, both within and beyond the school.
international-mindedness that will allow them
to contribute to the world with confidence.
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Our Mission and Vision
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 that 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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Our Core Strengths
Academic
Our academic curriculum utilises both British-based and international learning programmes, organised
through subject disciplines within a strong academic framework. Planned progression within each
discipline supports students in broadening their knowledge and deepening their understanding of the
world as they move through the school.
Through their studies, Tanglin learners develop the skills they will need for future success in
self-directed lifelong learning, namely:
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Communication
• Social and Collaborative Skills
• Self-Management
• Research
Pastoral
At Tanglin, we continuously develop strategies and initiatives that keep us at the forefront of outstanding
pastoral care. A well-embedded pastoral system nurtures positive relationships and promotes an ethos that
both values and celebrates children as individuals while creating a strong sense of community. Drawing on
available research from the field of Positive Psychology, the Lifeskills curriculum aims to equip students with
the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to lead confident, healthy and independent lives. Our
Coordinated Wellbeing Services team – consisting of the Nursing team, Counselling team and Educational
Psychologist – provide additional specialist support, and can advise teachers and work with students as
and when required.
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Co-Curriculum
The co-curriculum programme is central to a student’s education at Tanglin. Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)
play a crucial part in all staff and students’ weekly schedules, and all staff are expected to be involved with
the leading and developing of co-curricular options, either in areas associated with their subject specialism
or in an area in which they have experience or interest. Through The Arts, Sport, academic enrichment,
clubs and societies and Outdoor Education, students’ learning is enriched and developed. The co-curriculum
is supported by significant time, resource and CPD opportunities, and staff are encouraged to utilise and
develop their personal passions and hobbies.
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About the TTS Foundation
Established in 2012, the TTS Foundation helps to drive sustainability initiatives,
encourages student leadership and service activities, gives access to
inspirational visitors, and significantly enhances our Sports and Arts
programmes.
Our Alumni specifically benefit from the TTS Foundation funding through the
Deirdre Lew Service Award, the Alumni Grant, the Career Development Grant
– and the TTS Foundation Internship Programme.
The TTS Foundation Internship Programme
Established in 2016, the TTS Foundation Internship Programme gives our Alumni aged 18-25
the opportunity to complete valuable work experience right here at Tanglin, including in our
Infant School (see overleaf for more).
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Junior School
Tanglin’s Junior School (Years 3 to 6) provides a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires, motivates
andchallenges children in their learning.
Our engaging learning environment facilitates a holistic approach to learning that provides children
with a wide range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom. These experiences promote
children’s personal, academic,creative and physical development.
The Junior School is an accredited member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS)
and children are well prepared for their Senior School education. While standards are benchmarked
against the very best in the UK and internationally, our curriculum reflects our international setting
and celebrates our diverse community.
We are particularly proud of the breadth of our provision and the many exceptional opportunities
that enable every individual child to flourish. Outstanding specialist teaching compliments our
impressive facilities,with sport, art, music, technology and drama featuring prominently.
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The Role
The Junior School drama department is looking for an intern who is reading Drama, Theatre, Theatre Design
or taking a related degree at university. We will also consider a Gap Year student if the intern completed
Drama or Theatre at IB or A Level. The successful candidate will:
• Offer in-class support to students studying Drama
• Support our various drama Co-Curricular Activities
• Support children who are preparing for performance
• Support rehearsals and performances
• Support with set, props, costumes etc for productions.
9Key Requirements
• Must be available from August 23, 2021 for eligible to apply for a Work Holiday Pass*.
a minimum of 4 weeks. • Provide your own flights to Singapore
• Tanglin Alumni aged 18-25 – including the and accommodation during the internship.
Class of 2021, those who left prior tograduating, • An interest in supporting Junior School students’
gap year students, postgraduate students or learning is essential. Please list any previous
those in between jobs. experience interacting with groups of children
• Must be either a Singapore Citizen, Permanent ages 7 to 11.
Resident, valid Dependent Pass holder or be
Personal Attributes
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a positive • Excellent organisational skills.
attitude towards the students, teachers • A pleasant disposition, with good
and the Tanglin Community. interpersonal and communication skills.
• Has a disciplined approach to timekeeping • Able to work independently as well as
and attendance. be a team player showing good initiative.
• Maintains a standard of personal presentation
in keeping with the role.
* For more information on eligibility, please visit our website.
10 10How to Apply
Tanglin Trust School is an equal opportunities employer committed to the ongoing professional
development of all our employees.
We are looking for people who can bring new perspectives, life experiences and skills that will enrich
our community and the learning of our students, both inside and outside the classroom. If you share
our vision and are keen to embrace the challenges and rewards of life in an established international
school in Singapore, we would love to hear from you.
This role involves a five-day work week, with working hours between 7.30am-3.30pm. The role pays
a daily rate of $65. Candidates who are interested in the role should submit a letter of application
together with a CV (a single PDF document) that lists their performance experience, to
alumni@tts.edu.sg with the subject heading, “TTS Foundation Internship Programme – Junior
School Drama ”.
The closing date for applications is March 26, 2021.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required
to complete a declaration form prior to taking up the role and undertake safeguarding training.
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