Senior Teacher Trainer & Mentor

NANYANG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang International School (NIS) in Singapore is seeking an experienced MOE Teacher / Educator to join as a Teacher Trainer. The successful candidate will mentor early-career teachers, model effective classroom practices, and help raise teaching standards across Primary and Secondary levels.

You will run orientation programs, guide lesson planning, provide feedback, and collaborate with the Academic Management team to identify development areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in Singapore schools or equivalent.
• MOE teacher or experienced Singapore educator preferred.
• Strong understanding of Primary and/or Secondary education in Singapore.
• Experience mentoring, supervising or training junior teachers is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of classroom management and student development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, approachable and able to mentor early-career teachers effectively.
• Passionate about sharing knowledge and developing the next generation of teachers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training and orientation programmes for early-career teachers.
• Mentor and coach early-career teachers in their day-to-day teaching
• Guide teachers on lesson planning, classroom management and student engagement.
• Share practical teaching methodologies and classroom strategies based on experience in Singapore schools.
• Train teachers on handling different student abilities, learning styles and classroom situations.
• Provide guidance on assessment, examinations, marking and giving constructive feedback to students.
• Observe lessons and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
• Help early-career teachers develop confidence and professionalism in managing students and parents.
• Advise teachers on appropriate teaching approaches for Primary and Secondary students.
• Develop simple teaching resources, training materials and best-practice guidelines where required.
• Work closely with the Academic Management team to identify areas for teacher development.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to teachers during their period of employment.
• Any other relevant duties

Skills

Mentoring junior teachers

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Professional standards

Job description

Nanyang International School (NIS) is a private education institution that provides quality education to students from Year 1 to Year 12. Nurturing every students' dream through the on campus programs, delivered by a team of experienced teachers, which ensures academic excellence and upholds high standards.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced MOE Teacher / Educator to join our private school as a Teacher Trainer. The successful candidate will play an important role in developing and mentoring our early-career teachers in their day-to-day teaching, helping them build the practical teaching skills, classroom confidence and professional standards required to teach Primary and Secondary level students.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct training and orientation programmes for early-career teachers.
• Mentor and coach early-career teachers in their day-to-day teaching
• Guide teachers on lesson planning, classroom management and student engagement.
• Share practical teaching methodologies and classroom strategies based on experience in Singapore schools.
• Train teachers on handling different student abilities, learning styles and classroom situations.
• Provide guidance on assessment, examinations, marking and giving constructive feedback to students.
• Observe lessons and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
• Help early-career teachers develop confidence and professionalism in managing students and parents.
• Advise teachers on appropriate teaching approaches for Primary and Secondary students.
• Develop simple teaching resources, training materials and best-practice guidelines where required.
• Work closely with the Academic Management team to identify areas for teacher development.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to teachers during their period of employment.
• Any other relevant duties

Requirements

• MOE teacher or experienced Singapore educator preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in Singapore schools or equivalent educational experience.
• Strong understanding of Primary and/or Secondary education in Singapore.
• Experience in mentoring, supervising or training junior teachers is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of classroom management and student development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, approachable and able to mentor early-career teachers effectively.
• Passionate about sharing knowledge and developing the next generation of teachers.