English Language and Literature Teacher

HWA International School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Singapore seeks an English Literature teacher responsible for delivering engaging lessons and supporting student learning in an inquiry-based environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and possess strong interpersonal skills, enabling them to form effective relationships within the academic community. This role also involves non-teaching duties including curriculum development, supervising break times, and coaching co-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of working experience in English Literature teaching preferred.
• Knowledge in curriculum development is required.
• IB training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Literature classes and related subjects, engage in interdisciplinary teaching.
• Supervise break/lunch duties and coach after school co-curricular activities.
• Develop trust and effective relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in English Literature

Job description

Teaching duties

• Teach classes for English Literature and related subjects (36 periods per week)
• Demonstrate through collaboration, planning and teaching, the IB and MYP/DP framework of concepts within contexts, and inquiry-based learning that is balanced with specific skills of 'how to learn', leading learning towards the IB vision and the aims of individual subject areas and that incorporates interdisciplinary teaching and learning
• Work and collaborate with Student Support Department to enrich curriculum and student learning
• To differentiate and target learning to students' needs and aptitude levels
• Be culturally and linguistically responsive and proactive

Non-teaching duties:

• Understand and implement the expectations and policies established by HWA
• Participate in professional duties as necessary outside of the scope of the school day (e.g. Field trips, professional development on weekends as needed, and after school meetings as required)
• Supervise duties at break/lunch and/or other unstructured times
• Lead/coach an after school CCA (co-curricular activity)
• Assist in internal sub coverage according to department needs
• Provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School
• Contribute to school continuous improvement by being a member of assigned committee or work group
• Responsible for homeroom teacher duties

Relationships

• Develop trust and effective relationships with all students in the classes and their parents
• Establish supportive, collaborative, and positive working relationships with all other members of staff
• Become a positive presence across the whole school and a representative of it within its wider community

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in English Literature
• 2 to 3 years of working experience in the related field is preferred
• Curriculum development knowledge is required
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skill
• IB training preferred