Teacher of Primary School

UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF SOUTH EAST ASIA - EAST; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international school in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Primary School Class Teacher to join their East Campus. This role involves teaching children ages 4 to 11 in a stimulating environment. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant degree in Primary Education, strong classroom management skills, and experience in international education. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons and fostering positive relationships with parents and students. This full-time position requires a commitment to a holistic educational approach and to promoting an inclusive community.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years classroom-based teaching experience, preferably in international schools.
• Experience teaching English Language Learners.
• Understanding of concept-based learning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Plan and assess engaging learning experiences.
• Communicate effectively with parents and stakeholders.
• Contribute to professional learning alongside colleagues.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Innovative teaching strategies

Reflective practice

Outdoor education engagement

Education

Degree in Primary Education

Recognized teaching qualification

Job description

UWCSEA is seeking a Primary School Class Teacher (K1–Grade 5, ages 4–11) for a full-time, fixed-term contract of 11 months, starting in August 2026, at its East Campus.

The Fixed Term Contract starts from 3 August 2026 to 23 June 2027.

Please note that to apply for this role, you must have an internationally recognised qualification and reside in Singapore.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide a happy, stimulating, safe learning environment for all children and bring a sense of energy, joy and fun to the classroom.
• Plan, teach and assess through engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote agentic learning and the holistic development of each child.
• Reflect continually on your craft as a teacher and commit to personal and professional development and growth.
• To communicate clearly with parents about teaching, learning and wellbeing related to the children in their care.
• Employ a wide variety of learning and teaching strategies including the use of new technologies to make learning both effective and enjoyable.
• Work as a member of a grade team, planning learning engagements collaboratively, sharing resources and offering insight to the team in areas of curriculum specialism.
• Enthusiastically participate in professional learning, both that which mandated by the College and that which is identified by the individual.
• Contribute to the continuous professional development of Teaching Assistants.
• Integrate technology effectively within the classroom for learning, planning, assessment purposes and the documentation of student learning.
• To build positive and effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Any other tasks as reasonably directed by the Vice Principals and/or Principal.

Expectations and Standards

• Follow the UWCSEA Professional Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Teach in line with the UWCSEA Teacher Standards.

Person Specifications

• A relevant degree in Primary Education from an accredited institution and a recognized professional teaching qualification or certification are essential.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years, classroom based teaching experience, preferably in international schools (4-11 year olds).
• Experience teaching students who are English Language Learners.
• An understanding of concept-based learning in an interdisciplinary programme would be advantageous.
• An interest and engagement with outdoor education, and an understanding of Service Learning.
• A committed and creative practitioner, you will be reflective on your own teaching, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative practice to ensure every child is developing at their own rate in all areas of learning.
• A passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• The ability to engage with students and to engender enthusiasm for learning is a prerequisite for teaching at UWCSEA.
• A willing and eager to participate in the five key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and Service.
• A willingness to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, enthusiastic participation in and delivery of Professional Learning is expected. Evidence of regular and recent professional learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and spoken. The language of the workplace and the language of instruction is English.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
• The College expects a significant contribution to Activities and/or Service.
• The College expects that teachers will participate enthusiastically in the curricular Outdoor Education experiences which are relevant to their students and will also occasionally volunteer for holiday Outdoor Education trips.

Knowledge of and experience of the following would be an advantage:

• International curricula, their delivery and assessment.
• Concept-based teaching and learning – a desire to engage children in concept-based learning, where they develop big ideas both specific to subject areas and transcending them.
• Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop approach.
• Reggio Emilia inspired, child centred, play based approaches.
• Creating agentic learning environments and opportunities.
• Honesty, integrity, compassion and a sense of humour.

Applications

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.