Teacher, Geography

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NUS High School is seeking a Geography teacher to deliver an integrated 6-year curriculum for students aged 12+ to 18 with a passion for Geography and related humanities subjects.

The role emphasizes innovative pedagogy, IT-enabled learning, and leadership in CCA and form-teacher duties, with a commitment to high-ability learners and research mentoring. Two-year contract, salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Competent in teaching Geography up to O-Level and/or A-Level H2/H3 content.
• Experience in teaching Social Studies (Upper Secondary) is advantageous.
• Research work experience desirable – able to guide Humanities/interdisciplinary projects for high school students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and teach an integrated 6-year curriculum in Geography and related subjects.
• Inspire students and model enthusiasm for Mathematics and Science through innovative pedagogy.
• Contribute as a Co-curricular Activities (CCA) teacher and form-teacher.
• Mentor high-ability learners aged 12+ to 18 and support their character development.

Skills

Geography teaching

IT-enabled learning

Differentiated instruction

Education

Teaching qualification

Post-Graduate Diploma in Education

Job description

The NUS High School is a specialised school offering a seamless 6-year programme to students between the ages of 12+ and 18 years and who have an aptitude for Mathematics and Science. We invite suitable applicants for the following position.

Teacher in the following subject: Geography

We are looking for candidates who possess a relevant professional teaching qualification (or Post-Graduate Diploma Education equivalent) and

• have a passion in the relevant teaching subjects and inspire students to love the subjects via teaching and role modelling
• can participate and contribute to the planning, development and teaching of an integrated 6-year curriculum in the relevant teaching subjects
• are effective within and outside the classroom, adopt innovative pedagogies such as IT-enabled learning, differentiated learning, collaborative learning and learner-focused interaction
• can initiate and mentor research projects
• are able to provide for the learning needs and character development of high-ability learners ranging from 12+ to 18 years of age
• are able to contribute as an effective Co-curricular Activities (CCA) teacher and form-teacher

Requirement

• Competent in teaching Geography up to O-Level and/or A-Level H2 and/or H3 content.
• Experience in teaching Social Studies (Upper Secondary) is advantageous.
• Research work experience is desirable – able to offer and guide Humanities/interdisciplinary research projects for high school students.

Employment Terms

2-year contract, subject to renewal

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.