Teacher (English), Middle School - SAIS

Cognita Schools; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore seeks a Teacher (English) for Middle School. This role involves engaging students from diverse backgrounds, delivering high-quality instruction, and participating in curriculum development. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education and have relevant teaching experience. A commitment to safeguarding and equality is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Middle School teacher.
• Preference for MYP, WIDA, SIOP, and Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop.
• Advisory/Pastoral experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in the AERO standards.
• Collaborate to deliver high-quality English instruction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Verbal and written English

Team collaboration

Educational technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Professional teacher licensure or certification

Master’s degree in relevant field

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 comprises more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, who are skilled in their content areas and pedagogy and excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.

Position

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (English), Middle School to join our Middle School team.

Responsibilities

• Meet the school’s vision through the objectives of the MYP program and engage students from diverse backgrounds in the AERO (American Education Reaches Out) standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality English instruction and curriculum development.

Position Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of experience in working with children as a Middle School teacher with relevant qualifications
• Preference for MYP (IB), WIDA, SIOP, and Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop
• Curriculum development knowledge is required
• Advisory/Pastoral experience preferred
• Possess highly developed interpersonal skills and able to work in a team
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Good references on request
• Proficiency in using school databases, communications platforms, and educational technology
• Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent is required
• Professional current teacher licensure or certification is required
• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred

Safeguarding, Equal Opportunity and Recruitment

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.