Primary Mandarin Teacher (Maternity Cover) - January 2026

ONE WORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Singapore is looking for passionate educators to teach diverse students within an individualised learning framework. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Education, relevant teaching qualifications, and at least two years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include delivering lessons according to IGCSE and IB Diploma standards, assessing students, and promoting a culture of inquiry-based learning. Candidates should also have a proficiency in Mandarin as it is preferred for the role and be committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant full-time teaching experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Education and a valid teaching qualification required.
• Experience in teaching Mandarin is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and educate students according to IGCSE and IB Diploma guidelines.
• Assess and monitor student progress and set goals for improvement.
• Lead and participate in extracurricular activities and school events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Proficiency in Mandarin

Student-centred learning

ICT literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Professional Teaching Qualification (PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma)

Job description

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity among our teachers, staff and students.

At One World International School (OWIS), we are looking for passionate, adaptable educators who enjoy teaching students from diverse cultures. OWIS provides an individualised approach to learning that nurtures every aspect of child development. In addition to versatile learning spaces and a variety of extracurricular activities, we offer rigorous curricula that prepare students to be future innovators and leaders.

We are an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School, a Cambridge International School and an IBDP School. All teaching positions require a high proficiency in spoken and written English, a degree, teaching qualifications and ICT literacy.

One World International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding. Before an offer is given, candidates will undergo child protection screening and will be required to provide a Police Verification Check from their country of residence.

Overall Responsibilities:

• To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the school’s curricular programmes - IGCSE and IB Diploma.
• To teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the Head of School.
• To promote the attributes and attitude of the IB Learner Profile and the school values.

Includes the below but not limited to:

• Teach across the whole age range.
• Design, prepare and deliver lessons to teach basic knowledge, techniques, support and enhance learner’s understanding.
• Assess and monitor the progress of learners and set goals for improvement, including writing students reports and attending parents meetings.
• Lead or be involved in extra-curricular activities, school events, assemblies, staff trainings, meetings, etc.
• Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of all students.

Requirements:

• Minimum two (2) years or more relevant full-time teaching experience as a qualified teacher.
• Candidate must at least possess Bachelor's degree in Education and a Professional Degree in Teaching/Teaching qualification certificates (PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma)/Valid Teacher License/QTS.
• Proven experience teaching Mandarin and/or teaching a (primary) curriculum in Mandarin.
• Experience in an international school environment (preferred).
• A passionate educator with the ability to deliver student-centred, inquiry based learning.

Working Location: Jurong West (Nanyang Campus)