Inspiring Secondary Literature Teacher & Analyst

ATOP ACADEMY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ATOP Academy Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an enthusiastic Literature teacher to deliver engaging secondary-school lessons aligned with the MOE syllabus. You will assess student needs, tailor lesson plans, and guide close reading of prose, poetry, and drama while developing analytical and writing skills.

You will also create teaching resources, provide timely feedback, prepare students for assessments, and communicate progress with parents, upholding ATOP Academy's standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Strong knowledge of prose, poetry, drama and literary analysis.
• Familiarity with the MOE Secondary Literature in English syllabus.
• Ability to guide close reading, textual analysis and evidence-based writing.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Patient, enthusiastic and committed to student success.
• Teaching or tutoring experience is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Literature lessons aligned with the Singapore MOE secondary syllabus.
• Assess students' learning needs and customise lesson plans to develop analytical and writing abilities.
• Teach students to analyse poetry, and drama through close reading and thoughtful interpretation.
• Develop students' understanding of themes, characters, settings, structure, language, tone, imagery, and literary techniques.
• Guide students in interpreting unseen texts and responding confidently to passage-based and essay questions.
• Teach students to construct coherent literary arguments supported by textual evidence.
• Encourage students to explore different interpretations and express personal responses with clarity and insight.
• Mark assignments, monitor student progress, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Prepare students for school assessments and national examinations.
• Develop students' appreciation of literature, critical thinking, creativity, and analytical writing skills.
• Create a positive, engaging, and disciplined learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding students' academic progress.
• Develop teaching resources, text guides, lesson materials, and examination-practice activities.
• Uphold ATOP Academys teaching standards, values, and commitment to academic excellence.

Skills

Excellent English

Close reading

Literary analysis

Essay writing

Communication

Classroom management

Education

GCE A-Level / Diploma / Degree or equivalent in Education or English Literature

Job description

ATOP Academy Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an enthusiastic Literature teacher to deliver engaging secondary-school lessons aligned with the MOE syllabus. You will assess student needs, tailor lesson plans, and guide close reading of prose, poetry, and drama while developing analytical and writing skills.

You will also create teaching resources, provide timely feedback, prepare students for assessments, and communicate progress with parents, upholding ATOP Academy's standards of excellence.