Early Years Educator jobs in Singapore

We are seeking outstanding Junior School Teachers for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 who combine strong academic foundations with warmth, creativity and a genuine love of working with children.

Successful candidates will be passionate educators who believe that children thrive when they are trusted, challenged and genuinely known as individuals. They will create classrooms full of curiosity, energy and intellectual adventure, while providing the kindest and most individual pastoral care.

Teachers at SPGS International School (Singapore)are expected to be highly collaborative, reflective and forward-thinking professionals who contribute actively to the wider life and culture of the school. This is not simply a teaching role; it is an opportunity to help build an exceptional school community with shared values, high standards and a deeply child-centred ethos.

The Successful Candidate Will:
Be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject and pedagogical knowledge

Inspire curiosity, creativity and independence in young learners

Build warm, respectful and purposeful relationships with students

Create engaging and intellectually ambitious learning experiences

Understand the importance of pastoral care and emotional wellbeing

Value collaboration and professional reflection

Embrace innovation whilst respecting the foundations of excellent teaching

Contribute positively to a vibrant school community

Enjoy helping to build systems, culture and traditions as part of a founding team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Learning

Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive learning experiences

Foster a classroom culture built on curiosity, confidence, kindness and respect

Deliver an enhanced English National Curriculum

Use assessment thoughtfully to support progress and inform planning

Differentiate effectively to support individual learners

Promote oracy, reading, writing and critical thinking across the curriculum

Create stimulating classroom environments that celebrate learning and student voice

Ensure high expectations of behaviour, effort and scholarship

Contribute to curriculum development and the creation of outstanding learning experiences across the Junior School

Collaborate closely with colleagues to plan learning, share expertise and reflect on practice

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing

Know every child as an individual

Support students’ social, emotional and personal development

Contribute actively to the school’s pastoral systems and wellbeing programme

Build positive and trusting relationships with families

Promote inclusion, kindness and mutual respect throughout the school community

Wider Contribution to School Life

Contribute fully to the co-curricular programme and broader life of the school

Participate in school events, educational visits, performances and community initiatives

Engage positively with professional development and instructional coaching

Support the development of school culture, systems and traditions as part of the founding team

Safeguarding

Promote and safeguard the welfare of all students

Follow all safeguarding, health and safety and child protection procedures

Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity

Recognise that safeguarding is the responsibility of every adult in the school community

Essential Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification

Relevant undergraduate degree

Minimum of two years’ successful teaching experience in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2

Experience teaching within the English National Curriculum or a British-style international curriculum

Strong understanding of child development and effective primary pedagogy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to establish positive partnerships with students, colleagues and parents

Commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing

Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children

High levels of professionalism, organisation and adaptability

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Experience within a high-performing international school

Experience teaching multilingual learners or students with EAL needs

Experience integrating technology meaningfully into learning

Specialist curriculum strengths in areas such as Mathematics, Literacy, Music, Drama, Computing, sport, languages or outdoor learning

Experience contributing to co-curricular programmes

NPQ qualifications, Master’s degree or additional professional qualifications

Experience supporting diverse learning needs, including SEND provision