Secondary Science Teacher (1 Year Contract, Jan - Dec 2027)

EtonHouse International Holdings Pte Ltd

Singapore

On-site

SGD 48,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Middleton International School is seeking a Secondary Science Teacher to deliver A Level and IGCSE instruction for high school and middle years students. The role offers scope for curriculum development and collaboration with a global teaching community.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Education or higher and have experience in IB/IGCSE/A Level environments, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education or higher from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 2 years teaching Chemistry, Physics or Coordinated Science.
Experience with IB Programme, Cambridge IGCSE and A Level desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptable, culturally sensitive and able to engage diverse learners.

Responsibilities

Prepare and implement the curriculum for Cambridge international exams.
Help students develop critical and creative thinking via inquiry and experiments.
Prepare reports for each student and conduct parent conferences with progress notes.
Maintain records of each student’s learning and progress.
Conduct detailed assessments during parent conferences and provide examples.
Collaborate with co-teachers on planning, pastoral care and school life.
Interact with students professionally and uphold school codes of conduct.
Ensure student safety on site and during off-site activities.
Encourage parental involvement in classroom experiences.
Attend staff and meetings, and contribute to school improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivation

Parental engagement

Initiative & adaptability

Cultural sensitivity

Commitment to excellence

Education

Bachelor of Education or higher

Job description

Position: Secondary Science Teacher

Contract Duration (6 Months, or up to 1 Year): Jan 2027 - Dec 2027

Reporting To: Principal

Middleton International School (MIS) is part of the EtonHouse International Education Group. More than just an affordable school, Middleton offers high-quality international education, and its close-knit community embraces a truly global teaching and learning community.

An inquiry-driven school, Middleton offers a unique blend of the UK National curricula with Singapore-inspired Maths and Chinese in the primary years through the UK-based IPC (International Primary Curriculum). In the middle years, it offers the IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum) and the Cambridge IGCSE in the secondary years. Students then move on to taking the UK A-Levels in Grade 11 and 12. Students are also offered integrated specialist programmes, including performing arts, PE and ICT, and co-curricular learning to cater to various interests and talents. MIS is also a leader amongst international schools in offering a well-being programme in collaboration with the contentment foundation in the US.

The academic rigour and strong social-emotional learning equip students with the knowledge and skills to be successful, responsible, and caring global citizens.

Job Overview

The appointed candidate will teach A Level Subject to the High School Students as well as IGCSE for Middle Years Students. There is scope to expand and grow in this role and make a valuable contribution to curriculum development.

Job Description

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

To prepare and implement the curriculum for students, with the goals of helping students to develop confidence and proficiency in the subject, a love of learning, as well as preparation for success in the Cambridge international exams.

To support students to build critical and creative thinking skills through inquiry, observation, and experimentation.

To prepare written reports for each student, including parent conference reports, and references for onward education when applicable.

To maintain records and documentation of each student’s learning and progress.

To conduct effective parent conferences including preparing detailed assessments of the student’s development and providing relevant examples of the student’s learning activities.

To engage with co-teachers through collaboration and discussion of individual students’ needs and daily curriculum planning, Pastoral care and Wider School Life

To interact with students using a positive, supportive, respectful and open-minded attitude, language and tone, and to support and sustain the school’s codes of conduct.

To remain alert at all times on site to the safety and well-being of the students, and on any off-site activities.

To support students’ social and emotional growth.

To encourage and provide opportunities for parents to participate in classroom experiences.

To recognise that as role models for young people, one’s own personal conduct and the example of behaviour set must be of the highest standards.

To prepare assessments, mock exams, coursework as required by the syllabus and school assessment calendar.

Other Duties

To attend and participate in staff meetings, team meetings, and other meetings as required.

To maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

To communicate in a positive, supportive and professional manner with parents (written and verbal) on an ongoing basis.

To establish and maintain a positive relationship of cooperation and respect with coworkers.

To contribute to the development of community among staff by having open and constructive communication and to be proactive in feeding ideas and suggestions for school improvement to the relevant responsible persons.

To maintain an attitude of continuous personal and professional improvement.

To attend professional development workshops and trainings including, but not limited to, internal training events, and to engage constructively in systems of professional appraisal and development. To perform other duties as necessary and as assigned by the SLT to ensure programme compliance and quality services to children and parents.

To work within the policies and procedures of the School.

All staff are to be responsible for understanding and applying the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures, including identifying and reporting any potential risk to a student’s safety

Carry out duties such as supervision and cover as and when required.

Arrive promptly at lessons, tutor sessions and dismiss students at the correct times

Check on students’ attendance at lessons and follow up on absences as appropriate; to liaise with colleagues on matters of concern relating to individual students

To write and follow conscientiously, departmental syllabuses and schemes of work for each teaching group based on the relevant year group curriculum

Prepare lesson materials and to mark students’ work consistent with Cambridge, departmental and school assessment policy

Set and mark appropriate home learning activities in accordance with departmental and school policy; to have the highest reasonable expectation of individual student performance