Class Teacher (Jan 2026 intake / Tampines Campus / Primary Years)

Middleton International School Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is seeking a Class Teacher for the primary years starting in January 2026. The role involves managing classroom dynamics, implementing the UK National Curriculum, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree, teaching accreditation, and preferably 2-5 years of teaching experience. Knowledge of inquiry-based learning is required, along with a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of relevant teaching experience in primary years.
• Knowledge of the International Primary Curriculum encouraged.
• International teaching experience, especially in Asia, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pastoral care and behaviour of all pupils.
• Teach in accordance with the school's policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with teams to teach conceptually driven inquiry based units.

Skills

Collaborative

Open-Minded

Respectful

Passionate

Knowledge of inquiry based learning

Education

Postgraduate Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Education

Teacher Certificate or Diploma

Job description

Position: Class Teacher (Primary Years) (Jan 2026 intake)

Reporting To: Principal

School Campus: Middleton International School - Tampines Campus

Job Description:

• Respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and by example, provide mutual respect and tolerance.
• Share in the management of pastoral care, health, wellbeing and behaviour of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated class group.
• Undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and guidelines.
• Use a variety of appropriate teaching pedagogies and methods, including differentiation, to ensure high quality learning, rigorous learning takes place.
• Collaborative effectively with grade level teams to teach conceptually driven inquiry based units of learning from the IPC curriculum.
• Provide planning documents identifying specific learning objectives, differentiated tasks, special needs, extension and assessment, to the Principal or Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, other colleagues and the school. Treat all information with confidentiality.
• Ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all.
• Ensure the teaching, assessment and progress of pupils in regards to the UK National Curriculum for English
• Encourage children to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community.
• Be responsible for all aspects of classroom management eg. Care of equipment with resources well-labelled and accessible. Maintain a tidy, well organised room.
• Create an interesting and lively classroom which promotes independent learning.
• Collaborate with Principal and staff in establishing and developing effective pupil assessment procedures and moderation portfolios. Keep appropriate records of achievement for each child in class and provide reports as necessary.
• Build positive links between yourself and parents of children in your care.

Qualifications:

• Successful candidate who exhibit our Image of an Educator: Collaborative, Life-Long Learner, Open-Minded, Respectful, Passionate
• Minimum Postgraduate Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Education from a recognised institution, involving not less than 3 years full time study
• Teacher Certificate, Diploma or other Teacher Accreditation courses and certification are required if the applicant’s degree is not in Education
• At least 2 to 5 years of relevant teaching experience in the primary years setting. Knowledge of the International Primary Curriculum is encouraged
• Knowledge of or willingness to acquire knowledge of inquiry based learning is required
• International experience, especially in Asia, is highly valued
• Candidates with MOE experience are welcome to apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.