Primary School Teacher

Perse; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perse School Singapore is seeking passionate Primary School Teachers to inspire creativity and confidence in students through engaging lessons, performances, and ECAs within an inclusive international community. The ideal candidate will work across the Pelicans and Junior School sections, delivering high-quality instruction and nurturing student well-being.

We value experiential learning with a focus on collaboration with staff and parents, arranging outdoor learning opportunities, and

Qualifications

• Four or more years of teaching experience, ideally in an international school environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education with a Professional Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGDE/PGCE/NIE Diploma) or a valid teaching license.
• Experience with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and teaching diverse learners.
• Willingness to teach across year levels and potentially multiple subjects including Creative Arts.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment where students engage in ongoing learning and reflection.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning needs, including EAL students.
• Assess, track, and report on student progress and behaviour, providing feedback and setting improvement goals.
• Prepare and present class assemblies and grade-level performances or productions.
• Contribute to the extracurricular programme (ECAs) and support student well-being.

Job description

At The Perse School Singapore, we cultivate a happy and nurturing environment that inspires students to develop a lifelong love of learning and prepares them for a fulfilling, successful future.

To deliver on our mission of inspiring students to love learning, we embrace The Perse Way — a distinctive educational approach developed over 400 years that places our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a passionate, resourceful, and forward-thinking Primary School Teachers to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will inspire creativity and confidence in students through engaging lessons, performances, and co‑curricular activities, fostering a love for the performing arts within an inclusive international community. Our Primary offerings are as follows:

• Pelicans: Nursery to Year 2 (pupils aged 3–6)
• Junior School: Year 3 to Year 6 (pupils aged 7–11)

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a learning environment where students engage in ongoing learning and reflection.
• Communicate and cooperate with staff and parents to support student success.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning needs, including EAL students.
• Arrange the classroom and materials according to school guidelines and maintain attractive displays to enhance the learning environment.
• Organise external learning opportunities, such as outdoor learning trips.
• Assess, track, and report on student progress and behaviour, providing feedback and setting improvement goals.
• Prepare and present class assemblies and grade-level performances or productions.
• Contribute to the extracurricular programme (ECAs)
• Provide pastoral care and support for students, ensuring their well‑being.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, ensuring students’ health and safety, and use positive reinforcement in line with school policies.
• Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school events, including some weekends and evenings.
• Participate in professional development and improvement committees to enhance teaching practice.

Personal Competencies and Qualities

• Motivation to work with children and young people, forming appropriate relationships and boundaries.
• Emotional resilience when addressing challenging behaviours.
• Empathy for students, parents, staff, and the wider school community.
• Shares and upholds the school’s values: intellectual curiosity, endeavour, breadth and balance, and valuing one another and the environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, building effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness, thriving in a diverse, international school environment.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire pupils of all abilities and enhance their learning experience.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, effectively balancing teaching and administrative responsibilities.
• Proficiency in using technology to enhance learning, including online resources and multimedia tools.
• A collaborative approach to teamwork, with a commitment to professional growth and development.
• A generosity of spirit and willingness to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school, including organising trips and activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four (4) years of teaching experience ideally within aninternational schoolenvironment.
• ABachelor’sorMaster’s degree in Education,along with aProfessional Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma),or a validTeacher License/QTS.
• Desirable – experience of teaching theCambridge International Curriculum.
• Experience working with learner who have English as an Additional Language (EAL), incorporating strategies to support language acquisition and proficiency.
• Candidates should also outline any areas of subject specialisation and their willingness to take responsibility for teaching subjects such as Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities, or Creative Arts across year levels.
• Experience withinquiry-basedand subject learning approaches and working ininternational schools.
• Demonstrated passion for education and ability to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Safeguarding:

The Perse School (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks, including reference checks, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, and verification of qualifications and employment history.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, all staff are required to uphold the school’s safeguarding policies, attend regular training, and promote a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Any gaps in employment must be explained, and candidates should be prepared to discuss their approach to safeguarding in education as part of the recruitment process.

Disclaimer
The statements above outline the general nature and scope of work for individuals in this classification. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be asked to perform tasks beyond their usual responsibilities as needed.