Middle and High School Music Teacher

German European School Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is seeking a Middle and High School Music Teacher to start on 1 August 2026. This role involves supporting the Head of Creative Arts/Music, contributing to music programmes, and fostering a thriving music culture within the school. Candidates should have a recognized teaching qualification and at least four years of teaching experience, preferably with knowledge of the IB Programme. The ideal teacher will bring effective communication skills and a willingness to embrace a new environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the IB Programme.
• Willingness to adapt to and embrace a new school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Creative Arts/Music in teaching and learning practices.
• Contribute to the development of music culture within the school community.
• Align Music programmes across the school.

Skills

Collaboration

Effective communication

Music technology integration

Compassion

Cultural sensitivity

Education

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

Job description

Middle and High School Music Teacher

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

Job Purpose

Supporting the Head of Creative Arts/Music in teaching and learning practice across Middle and High School.

Playing an active role in school ensembles, groups, and other music/arts initiatives. This role ensures a cohesive and thriving music culture within the school community;

Ensures that the Music programmes positively develop students’ learning, understanding, skills, knowledge and appreciation of Music.

To support in ensuring that the GESS Music Department has an engaging, rigorous, enriching culture that is consistent with the defined mission and values of GESS.

To support the promotion of quality and advance the education of young people in all levels of Music education, with the following aims:

Key Accountabilities

• Work closely with the rest of the Music and Creative Arts department in aligning the Music programmes across the school.
• Refining systems which support teaching and learning pedagogy.
• Have a sound knowledge of MYP and IBDP Music programmes.
• Be able to integrate Music technology into the learning programme.
• Contribute to the development of a climate of collaboration and community across Music, the Arts and whole school areas in both the academic and experiential areas.
• Maintain the climate of trust and transparent communication across the music areas.
• Attend weekly Music/Arts meetings (as needed).

Knowledge and Experience

• Recognised teaching qualification (minimumB.Edor PGCE equivalent).
• At least four years of teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge, understanding and teaching experience of the IB Programme.
• Appropriate Health and Safety training for taught subject areas (e.g. for PE, first aid and swimming training certifications).
• 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.

Technical and Soft Skills

• An efficient and effective administrator.
• Honesty, integrity, flexibility, and compassion.
• Can establish strong trust within GESS and the musical community.
• Able to work as a positive and supportive team member.
• Able to communicate confidently and fluently, with clarity and precision, to inspire and instill confidence with small and large groups via written and spoken words.
• Reflective, culturally sensitive, and self-manager.