Primary School Assistant Teacher

GESS - German European School Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is seeking a Primary School Assistant Teacher to assist in teaching Grades 1-5. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in English, experience working with young children, and a flexible, caring attitude. This role includes assisting lessons, preparing materials, and supervising students. Join our welcoming community focused on diversity and support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 5 to 11.
• Willingness and ability to learn and take direction.
• Flexibility and a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching in primary classrooms.
• Supervise and teach small groups.
• Prepare lesson materials.
• Organise student work and resources.
• Supervise students during lunchtimes.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Fluency in other languages

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary education qualifications

Job description

About GESS

As one of the leading international schools in Singapore, GESS is home to students from over 70 nations worldwide. We are for many families the home away from home and we are very happy that they are part of our school community which is based on mutual support and solidarity. With our language programme, we support our students to nurture this part of their identity and want to preserve the opportunity that they can grow up with multiple languages to be best prepared for an international environment. With the German International Abitur or the IB Programme they are perfectly prepared for their career after school. Our students enjoy lifelong learning and we take pride in our GESS values of respect, openness and diversity which our students will nurture in their life after school.

Primary School Assistant Teacher

The German European School Singapore (GESS) is inviting expressions of interest for an experienced Primary School Assistant Teacher for Grades 1–5.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching in primary classrooms:
• Supervising and teaching small groups within a whole class or small group setting
• Helping to prepare lesson materials
• Filing and organising student work and resources
• Supervising students during lunchtimes and breaktimes
• Assisting lessons in art, physical education or other subjects, as needed

Requirements

• Must be proficient in English spoken and written language, classes will be conducted in English
• Fluency in other languages a plus as you will be communicating with colleagues and students who speak various languages
• Tertiary education qualifications a plus
• Experience working with children aged 5 to 11
• Willingness and ability to learn and take direction
• Flexibility, organisation skills and a caring attitude

Fair Recruitment and Safeguarding

We are committed to fair recruitment practices and safeguarding the welfare of all students. We ensure that our hiring processes are free from discrimination and bias on the basis of age, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language or disability. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we conduct thorough background checks on all candidates which include criminal background checks in all countries lived and worked in for the last ten years, as well as reference checks. Any offer is subject to the satisfactory completion of such checks. Our school prioritises the safety and well-being of our students, and we expect all staff members to uphold these values.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.