High School Design and Technology Teacher

GERMAN EUROPEAN SCHOOL SINGAPORE (DEUTSCHE EUROPAEISCHE SCHULE SINGAPUR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Singapore is seeking an experienced High School Design and Technology Teacher to commence on 1 August 2026. The role requires strong relationships with students and parents, mentoring capabilities, and expertise in the IB curriculum. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience and a recognized teaching qualification. This is an opportunity to contribute to educational change and enhance student learning in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years teaching experience, preferably with the IB Middle Years Programme and/or IB Diploma Programme.
• Ability to adapt to new school environments.
• Commitment to professional ethics and international-mindedness.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with parents and students.
• Mentor and guide students to reach their full potential.
• Review student assessment data to set learning goals and adapt teaching.

Skills

Mentoring

Classroom Management

Collaborative Work

Cognitive Activation

Formative Assessment

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (minimum B.Ed or PGCE equivalent)

Tertiary educational background

Job description

High School Design and Technology Teacher

The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for an experienced High School Design and Technology Teacher, commencing 1 August 2026.

In your teaching commitment at GESS, you will need to take on the following responsibilities where you will be expected to:

• Develop a strong relationship with all parents and students
• Be a role model who mentors and guides students to ensure they meet their full potential
• Actively review student assessment data, including academic, behavioral and social/emotional, to set learning goals, develop student agency and put in place interventions to ensure successful learning of each individual

Experience and Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification (minimum B.Ed or PGCE equivalent)
• Tertiary educational background
• At least 4 years teaching experience
  Knowledge, understanding and teaching experience of the IB Middle Years Programme and/or IB Diploma Programme is essential
• Ability to work collaboratively, professionally and effectively within a team
• Willingness to adapt to and embrace a new school environment
• Willingness to contribute and champion educational change that supports best practice and improve student learning

Professional Expertise

• Cognitive Activation / Pedagogical Subject Knowledge: The teacher has a deep understanding of the curriculum, pedagogy, subject content, and the developmental needs of students to effectively provide rich learning experiences.
• Classroom Management: The teacher understands the importance of establishing routines and procedures and providing a safe, supportive, student-centered learning environment.
• Formative Assessment: The teacher can effectively use differentiated assessment tools and strategies and understands how to make accommodations for individual students that drive learning forward.
• Student Well-being & Safeguarding: The teacher is a caretaker of the student’s social health and emotional well-being. They support healthy peer relationships and interactions. At the same time, they are guiding individual emotional, well-being and social development through the application of restorative practices.
• Professionalism: The teacher is committed to professional ethics, international-mindedness, and the school’s mission; collaborates and communicates appropriately and takes responsibility for professional growth that enhances student learning.