Relief Teacher (Physical Education), Early Years

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is seeking a Relief Teacher for Physical Education to develop and maintain an educational program in alignment with the IB PYP. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant teaching experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The school values innovation and inclusivity, ensuring a premium learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as a Physical and Health Education teacher.
• Knowledge in curriculum development required.
• Teaching experience in IB PYP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a successful Physical and Health Education program.
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Develop educational programs in conjunction with IB PYP.

Skills

Experience working with children

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork skills

Verbal and written English skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Current Teacher Certification

Master’s degree in Education

Job description

Overview

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.

Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Relief Teacher (Physical Education) to join our Early Years team.

About the Role

The role of the PE Teacher is essentially to build and maintain a successful Physical and Health Education program within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conducive to learning and developing through the process of inquiry and in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate PYP programs.

Position Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in working with children as a Physical and Health Education teacher with relevant qualifications
• Curriculum development knowledge is required
• Knowledge and experience teaching in the IB PYP would be advantageous
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Good references on request
• Proficient in using computers
• Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Integrity, Courage, Ingenuity and Compassion

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent is required
• Current Teacher Certification
• Master’s degree in Education preferred

With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.

The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.