CEB Classroom Teacher (Chinese English Bilingual)

THE PERSE SCHOOL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perse School Singapore seeks a passionate CEB Primary School Teacher to join our expanding team from Jan 2027. The role involves delivering engaging English and bilingual lessons, co-curricular activities, and fostering a love of learning in an inclusive international community.

The successful candidate will have at least four years of international school teaching, a Bachelor or Master in Education, and a professional teaching qualification.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of teaching experience, ideally in an international school environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education with a Professional Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma) or a valid Teacher License/QTS.
• Desirable - experience teaching the Cambridge International Curriculum.
• Experience with learners who have English as an Additional Language (EAL) and strategies to support language acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Has experience teaching English and other Primary subjects within a bilingual or dual-language programme.
• Experience in immersive English-Mandarin bilingual environments is advantageous.
• Assess, track, and report on student progress and behavior; provide feedback and set improvement goals.
• Prepare and present class assemblies and grade-level performances or productions.
• Contribute to the extracurricular programme (ECAs) and pastoral support for students.

Skills

English teaching

Bilingual education

Classroom management

ECAs coordination

Pastoral care

Technology in learning

Education

Bachelor or Master in Education

Professional Teaching Qualification

Job description

At The Perse School Singapore, we cultivate a happy and nurturing environment that inspires students to develop a lifelong love of learning and prepares them for a fulfilling, successful future.

To deliver on our mission of inspiring students to love learning, we embrace The Perse Way - a distinctive educational approach developed over 400 years that places our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a passionate, resourceful, and forward-thinking CEB Primary School Teachers to join our expanding team in Jan 2027. The ideal candidate will inspire creativity and confidence in students through engaging lessons, performances, and co-curricular activities, fostering a love for the performing arts within an inclusive international community.

Pelicans: Nursery to Year 2 (pupils aged 4-6)

Key Responsibilities

• Has experience teaching English and other Primary subjects within a bilingual or dual-language programme.
• Experience working in an immersive English-Mandarin bilingual environment would be advantageous.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how bilingual learners acquire language and access the curriculum across subjects.
• Understands the progression of English language and literacy development within a bilingual or multilingual classroom context.
• Able to adapt teaching approaches to support students with varying levels of English language proficiency.
• Create a learning environment where students engage in ongoing learning and reflection.
• Communicate and cooperate with staff and parents to support student success.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning needs.
• Arrange the classroom and materials according to school guidelines and maintain attractive displays to enhance the learning environment.
• Organize external learning opportunities, such as outdoor learning trips.
• Assess, track, and report on student progress and behavior, providing feedback and setting improvement goals.
• Prepare and present class assemblies and grade-level performances or productions.
• Contribute to the extracurricular programme (ECAs)
• Provide pastoral care and support for students, ensuring their well-being.
• Maintain high standards of behavior, ensuring students' health and safety, and use positive reinforcement in line with school policies.
• Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school events, including some weekends and evenings.
• Participate in professional development and improvement committees to enhance teaching practice.

Personal Competencies and Qualities

• Motivation to work with children and young people, forming appropriate relationships and boundaries.
• Emotional resilience when addressing challenging behaviors.
• Empathy for students, parents, staff, and the wider school community.
• Shares and upholds the school's values: intellectual curiosity, endeavor, breadth and balance, and valuing one another and the environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, building effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness, thriving in a diverse, international school environment.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire pupils of all abilities and enhance their learning experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, effectively balancing teaching and administrative responsibilities.
• Proficiency in using technology to enhance learning, including online resources and multimedia tools.
• A collaborative approach to teamwork, with a commitment to professional growth and development.
• A generosity of spirit and willingness to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school, including organizing trips and activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four (4) years of teaching experience ideally within an international school environment.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, along with a Professional Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma), or a valid Teacher License/QTS.
• Desirable - experience of teaching the Cambridge International Curriculum.
• Experience working with learner who have English as an Additional Language (EAL), incorporating strategies to support language acquisition and proficiency.
• Candidates should also outline any areas of subject specialization and their willingness to take responsibility for teaching subjects such as Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities, or Creative Arts across year levels.
• Experience with inquiry-based and subject learning approaches and working in international schools.
• Demonstrated passion for education and ability to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

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