Teacher, IB English Language & Literature

Prep Zone Academy Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prep Zone Academy Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced IB English Language & Literature teacher to deliver face-to-face lessons and guide students through Paper 1, Paper 2, HL/SL components, and the Individual Oral.

You will adapt to diverse learning styles, mentor students toward target grades, and contribute to content development across courses, ensuring clear feedback and alignment with IB standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in English Literature, English Language, or Linguistics from a reputable university.
• Experience teaching the IB Diploma Programme (English A: Language & Literature) preferred.
• Strong command of IB English A: Language & Literature, text types, context, audience and assessment criteria.
• Ability to guide unseen text analysis (Paper 1), essays (Paper 2), and oral commentary preparation (Individual Oral).
• Ability to coach students in developing a sustained, well-structured argument and a clear analytical voice.
• Strong communication and ability to explain complex material clearly.
• Patience and adaptability across diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face IB English Language & Literature lessons (HL and SL) aligned to the IB syllabus and assessment criteria.
• Teach students to approach Paper 1, Paper 2, HL Essay, and Individual Oral components.
• Assess initial student level and help set realistic target grades and study plans.
• Provide detailed, criterion-referenced feedback on writing and assessment criteria.
• Simplify literary and linguistic concepts and adapt to different learning styles.
• Track progress and adjust lesson plans and pacing accordingly.
• Contribute to development and refinement of course content and resources.
• Provide guidance on exam strategy, time management, and technique.

Skills

IB English A

Teaching experience

Student mentoring

Exam technique

Adaptability

Education

English degree (Literature/Language/Linguistics)

Job description

About the role

As an IB English Language & Literature Teacher at Prep Zone Academy, you will teach IB students the analytical skills, exam techniques, and study strategies needed to excel in their coursework and final assessments. Students come from a mix of international schools and other education backgrounds, and are taught face-to-face at our centre. You should be able to break down the demands of the course clearly, adapt your teaching to different learning styles, and mentor students as they work towards their target grades. Beyond teaching, you will contribute to content development projects, including materials and resources used across our courses.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face lessons in IB English Language & Literature (HL and SL), aligned to the current IB syllabus and assessment criteria
• Teach students to approach all key assessment components, including Paper 1 (guided textual analysis), Paper 2 (comparative essay), the Higher Level Essay, and the Individual Oral
• Assess each student's starting point and help them set a realistic target grade and study plan
• Give detailed, criterion-referenced feedback on student writing, helping students understand how marks are earned across the IB assessment criteria
• Simplify complex literary and linguistic concepts and adapt your teaching approach to different learning styles and ability levels
• Track student progress and adjust lesson plans and pacing accordingly
• Contribute to the development and refinement of course content, practice materials, and resources, such as unseen text banks, model responses, and oral commentary guides
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students on exam strategy, time management, and technique

About you

• Strong academic performance in a degree programme at a reputable university, ideally in English Literature, English Language, or Linguistics
• Formal teaching experience is preferred, ideally with direct experience teaching the IB Diploma Programme (English A: Language & Literature). Experience as an IB examiner or moderator is a strong advantage
• Strong command of the IB English A: Language & Literature course, including its approach to a range of text types (literary and non-literary), the role of context, audience, and purpose, and the assessment criteria for each component
• Ability to guide students through unseen text analysis (Paper 1), comparative essays (Paper 2), and oral commentary preparation (Individual Oral)
• Ability to coach students in developing a sustained, well-structured argument and a clear analytical voice in their writing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex material clearly
• Patience and adaptability when working with students of different backgrounds and ability levels