TEACHER - RETAIL SERVICES

NorthLight School; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

School holidays leave scheme

Professional learning and development

Job summary

NorthLight School in the Philippines seeks an experienced retail practitioner to teach Retail Services, drawing on real-world experience to design engaging lessons and demonstrations.

You will mentor students, guide them toward career pathways in retail, and collaborate with parents and community partners to support learning outcomes.

Diploma or higher in Business/Marketing and at least five years in retail are required; teaching experience is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in retail or service-related roles.
• Hands-on experience in retail operations, e-commerce/online retailing, sales, merchandising, visual display and/or customer service.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills and ability to engage with young people.
• Experienced retail practitioners who are new to teaching are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and hands-on demonstrations in Retail Services.
• Share real-world retail knowledge, practices and industry experiences with students.
• Create effective instructional materials to support student learning.
• Mentor students and model positive professional behaviour.
• Build an industry-relevant and supportive learning environment.
• Guide students in exploring retail and service-sector career pathways.
• Collaborate with parents and community partners to enhance students' learning outcomes.
• Support departmental initiatives, curriculum planning, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in Business/Marketing

Tools

E-commerce platforms

Visual merchandising

Customer service tools

Job description

About the role

At NorthLight School, we are dedicated to preparing youth for life and living—empowering every student toSHINE, regardless of their starting point. We welcome experienced retail practitioners from the industry who are passionate about developing young people and are keen to make a meaningful career transition into education. Teaching or training experience is an advantage but not essential.

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and committed individual to teach Retail Services and equip students with practical, industry-relevant skills. You will draw on your real-world retail experience to design engaging lessons, conduct hands-on demonstrations and create a supportive, career-focused learning environment. You will also mentor students, guide them in exploring career pathways and work with parents and community partners to support their development and learning outcomes.

Role and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and hands-on demonstrations in Retail Services
• Share real-world retail knowledge, practices and industry experiences with students
• Create effective instructional materials to support student learning
• Mentor students and model positive professional behaviour
• Build an industry-relevant and supportive learning environment
• Guide students in exploring retail and service-sector career pathways
• Collaborate with parents and community partners to enhance students' learning outcomes
• Support departmental initiatives, curriculum planning, and continuous improvement efforts

Personal Competencies, Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or higher qualification in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in retail or service-related roles
• Hands-on experience in retail operations, e-commerce/online retailing, sales, merchandising, visual display and/or customer service
• Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and with the ability to engage and connect with young people
• Passionate about sharing industry knowledge and developing the next generation
• Experienced retail practitioners who are new to teaching are welcome to apply

What we can offer you?

• Opportunity to turn your retail industry experience into a meaningful teaching career
• Make a positive impact on the lives and development of young people
• 5-day work week
• School holidays leave scheme and attractive employee benefits
• Professional learning and development opportunities

About us

At NorthLight School, we believe in nurturing confident and engaged learners with a passion for lifelong learning. Our curriculum is designed to be practice-oriented and values-driven, helping students gain not only academic knowledge but also practical skills and strong character. We are seeking passionate educators and leaders who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our students.