Primary EAL Teacher: Inspire Curious Learners

SPGS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

SPGS International School (Singapore) PTE. LTD. seeks an outstanding Teacher of EAL for our Junior School (KS1 and KS2), combining linguistic expertise with warmth, creativity and a genuine love of working with children.

The successful candidate will design language-rich learning experiences, collaborating with class teachers to embed EAL provision across the new Junior School from the outset. Expect strong collaboration, reflective practice and a commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Relevant undergraduate degree; specialist qualification in TEFL/TESOL, EAL or applied linguistics is highly desirable.
• Minimum of two years’ successful experience teaching EAL or multilingual learners at primary level.
• Experience teaching within the English National Curriculum or a British-style international curriculum.
• Strong understanding of child development, second language acquisition and effective primary pedagogy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive partnerships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.
• High levels of professionalism, organisation and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive EAL provision, in class and through targeted small group or 1:1 support.
• Foster a classroom culture built on curiosity, confidence, kindness and respect.
• Support access to an enhanced English National Curriculum for students at all stages of English proficiency.
• Use assessment thoughtfully to track language progress and inform planning.
• Work closely with class teachers to differentiate and scaffold learning for EAL students.
• Promote oracy, reading, writing and critical thinking across the curriculum.
• Create stimulating, language-rich classroom environments that celebrate learning and student voice.
• Ensure high expectations of behaviour, effort and scholarship.
• Contribute to curriculum development and EAL provision across the Junior School.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to plan learning, share expertise and reflect on practice.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Passion for children

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

QTS/PGCE or equivalent

Undergraduate degree

TEFL/TESOL/EAL qualification

Experience with EN Curriculum / British-style international curriculum

NPQ / Master’s related to EAL (desirable)

Job description

SPGS International School (Singapore) PTE. LTD. seeks an outstanding Teacher of EAL for our Junior School (KS1 and KS2), combining linguistic expertise with warmth, creativity and a genuine love of working with children.

The successful candidate will design language-rich learning experiences, collaborating with class teachers to embed EAL provision across the new Junior School from the outset. Expect strong collaboration, reflective practice and a commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing