Classroom Teacher – Pelicans: Reception to Year 2 or Junior School: Year 3 to Year 6

The Perse School (Singapore) proudly commenced its educational pathway on 13th January 2025, welcoming over 220 students from Nursery to Year 6 into a nurturing and stimulating environment. Following this successful launch, we are excited to announce further expansion of the Junior School and the opening of the Senior School, with Years 7 to 10 commencing in August 2025. This growth reflects our commitment to providing an exciting future-focused curriculum, fostering intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every student.

To deliver on our mission of inspiring students to love learning, we embrace The Perse Way — a unique educational approach that places our values at the heart of everything we do. Developed over 400 years, The Perse Way guides us as we continually look forward, shaping an exceptional education for the future.

The Role

We are seeking eight dynamic and flexible Classroom Teachers who excel in a diverse, multicultural setting as the school expands from its opening in January 2025.

The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching and educating students in accordance with the School’s curricular guidelines, addressing the educational needs, abilities, and potential of each student.

This role demands a passion for learning, a flexible and imaginative teaching approach, and active participation in the School’s vibrant extracurricular activities programme.

Candidates should specify any areas of subject specialisation and indicate their willingness to take responsibility for teaching specific subjects such as Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities, or Creative Arts across year levels. In addition, candidates should outline their experience working with pupils who require support with English language or learning support.

Candidates should specify their teaching experience and indicate the age levels they wish to be considered for:

• Pelicans: Nursery to Year 2 (students aged 3 to 6)

and/or

• Junior School: Year 3 to Year 6 (pupils aged 7 to 11)

Key Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment where students engage in ongoing learning and reflection.
• Communicate and cooperate with staff and parents to support student success.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning needs, including EAL students.
• Arrange the classroom and materials according to school guidelines and maintain attractive displays to enhance the learning environment.
• Organise external learning opportunities, such as outdoor learning trips.
• Assess, track, and report on student progress and behaviour, providing feedback and setting improvement goals.
• Prepare and present class assemblies and grade-level performances or productions.
• Contribute to the extracurricular programme (ECAs)
• Provide pastoral care and support for students, ensuring their well-being.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, ensuring students’ health and safety, and use positive reinforcement in line with school policies.
• Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school events, including some weekends and evenings.
• Participate in professional development and improvement committees to enhance teaching practice.

Personal Competencies and Qualities

• Motivation to work with children and young people, forming appropriate relationships and boundaries.
• Emotional resilience when addressing challenging behaviours.
• Empathy for students, parents, staff, and the wider school community.
• Shares and upholds the school’s values: intellectual curiosity, endeavour, breadth and balance, and valuing one another and the environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, building effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness, thriving in a diverse, international school environment.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire pupils of all abilities and enhance their learning experience.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, effectively balancing teaching and administrative responsibilities.
• Proficiency in using technology to enhance learning, including online resources and multimedia tools.
• A collaborative approach to teamwork, with a commitment to professional growth and development.
• A generosity of spirit and willingness to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school, including organising trips and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of teaching experience ideally within an international school environment.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, along with a Professional Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma), or a valid Teacher License/QTS.
• Desirable – experience of teaching the Cambridge International Curriculum or Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Experience working with pupils who have English as an Additional Language (EAL), incorporating strategies to support language acquisition and proficiency.
• Candidates should also outline any areas of subject specialization and their willingness to take responsibility for teaching subjects such as Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities, or Creative Arts across year levels.
• Experience with inquiry-based and subject learning approaches and working in international schools.
• Demonstrated passion for education and ability to inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Safeguarding

The Perse School (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks, including reference checks, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, and verification of qualifications and employment history.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, all staff are required to uphold the school’s safeguarding policies, attend regular training, and promote a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Any gaps in employment must be explained, and candidates should be prepared to discuss their approach to safeguarding in education as part of the recruitment process.

This job description will be reviewed biennially as part of the professional development cycle. Any changes will be made in consultation with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team.