Teacher (English), High School

STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford American International School in Singapore is seeking a Teacher (English) for the High School to design and deliver IB MYP/DP, AP and Stamford courses. The role requires at least 3 years in high school, strong English, and the ability to work with a diverse community.

Candidates with International school experience and curriculum development are preferred. The school emphasizes safeguarding and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent required.
• Current teaching licensure or certification required.
• Master's degree preferred; IB experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver IB MYP/DP, AP, or Stamford curricula.
• Engage diverse student populations and support holistic development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to support student well-being.
• Contribute to programme communications and community initiatives.

Skills

High School English Teaching

3+ years experience

IB MYP/DP/AP experience

Interpersonal & teamwork

Excellent English

Edtech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Teacher licensure/certification

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 18 months to 18 years old. With students from 75 countries and over 2500 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 Teacher (English) to join our High School team.

About the Role:

• To meet the school's mission and vision through the design and delivery of the IB MYP/DP, College Board AP, BTEC, and/or Stamford course programs
• To engage a diverse student population in the target curriculum standards, recognizing and supporting their individual assets, identities, and needs
• To support students' holistic development through a range of formal programs and other contributions
• To support the Stamford community through communications and responsibilities with a range of stakeholders

Position Requirements:

• Ability to teach High School English
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in a high school setting
• At least 3 years of relevant program (IBMYP/IBDP/AP) experience preferred
• Highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Excellent references on request
• Proficiency in using school systems and databases, communications platforms, and educational technology

Candidate preferences

• International school teaching experience preferred
• Curriculum development experience preferred
• Advisory/pastoral experience preferred
• Multilingual candidates preferred

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent is required
• Professional current teacher licensure or certification is required
• Master's degree in a relevant field 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.