Secondary School History Tutor

ATOP ACADEMY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

ATOP Academy PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a History teacher to plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the MOE secondary syllabus.

You will assess student needs, tailor lesson plans, and guide students through source-based and essay questions while maintaining a supportive classroom environment. The role requires strong English, deep historical knowledge, and the ability to explain complex developments clearly.

Qualifications

• GCE A-Level, Diploma, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Education, History, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Strong historical knowledge and proficiency in source analysis and essay writing.
• Familiarity with the Singapore MOE Secondary History syllabus and assessment requirements.
• Ability to explain complex historical developments clearly and objectively.
• Passion for teaching and supporting secondary school students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Responsible, patient, enthusiastic, and committed to student success.
• Prior teaching or tutoring experience is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons aligned with the MOE secondary syllabus.
• Assess students’ learning needs and customise lesson plans to strengthen content knowledge and exam skills.
• Teach significant historical events, developments, personalities, and turning points within contexts.
• Help students understand chronology, causation, change and continuity, and significance of developments.
• Develop students’ ability to interpret sources, evaluate reliability and utility, compare perspectives, and identify purpose.
• Guide students in answering source-based, structured, and essay questions with relevant evidence and clear arguments.
• Encourage students to examine different historical interpretations and form balanced conclusions.
• Mark assignments, monitor progress, and provide timely feedback.
• Prepare students for school assessments and national examinations.
• Develop students’ historical awareness, critical thinking, analytical writing, and reasoning skills.
• Create a positive, engaging learning environment and communicate progress to parents.
• Develop teaching resources, timelines, source materials, case studies, and exam practice activities.
• Uphold ATOP Academy’s teaching standards, values, and commitment to academic excellence.

Skills

English proficiency

Historical knowledge

Syllabus familiarity

Essay writing ability

Classroom management

Teaching passion

Communication skills

Education

GCE A-Level, Diploma, Degree, or equivalent in Education/History/Political Science/International Relations

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons aligned with Singapore MOE secondary syllabus.
• Assess students’ learning needs and customise lesson plans to strengthen content knowledge and examination skills.
• Teach significant historical events, developments, personalities, and turning points within their respective contexts.
• Help students understand chronology, cause and effect, change and continuity, and the significance of historical developments.
• Develop students’ ability to interpret sources, evaluate reliability and utility, compare perspectives, and identify purpose.
• Guide students in answering source-based, structured, and essay questions with relevant evidence and clear arguments.
• Encourage students to examine different historical interpretations and form balanced, evidence-based conclusions.
• Mark assignments, monitor student progress, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Prepare students for school assessments and national examinations.
• Develop students’ historical awareness, critical thinking, analytical writing, and reasoning skills.
• Create a positive, engaging, and disciplined learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding students’ academic progress.
• Develop teaching resources, timelines, source materials, case studies, and examination-practice activities.
• Uphold ATOP Academy’s teaching standards, values, and commitment to academic excellence.

Requirements

• GCE A-Level, Diploma, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Education, History, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Strong historical knowledge and proficiency in source analysis and essay writing.
• Familiarity with the Singapore MOE Secondary History syllabus and assessment requirements.
• Ability to explain complex historical developments clearly and objectively.
• Passion for teaching and supporting secondary school students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Responsible, patient, enthusiastic, and committed to student success.
• Prior teaching or tutoring experience is an advantage but not required.