Founding Teacher of Science

Founding Teacher of Science

SPGS International School (Singapore)

An exceptional opportunity to establish Science at a new international school, bringing the educational philosophy and academic ambition of one of the world's most successful schools to Singapore.

SPGS International School (Singapore) is seeking an outstanding and intellectually ambitious Founding Teacher of Science to join our dynamic founding team and play a defining role in establishing Science at the heart of our academic programme.

Rooted in the 120-year heritage of St Paul's Girls' School in London, consistently recognised as one of the UK's most academically successful schools, SPGS International brings an extraordinary educational tradition to Singapore. Our ambition is to create something genuinely special: a school where intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, creativity and individuality flourish together, and where young people are encouraged to think independently, question confidently and discover the joy of learning.

This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional Science teacher to shape a department from its very beginnings. With our Senior School initially serving students in Years 7 to 9, the successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering a stimulating and academically ambitious Key Stage 3 curriculum across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. As the school grows, they will become a key member of an expanding Science department, helping to establish specialist teaching and rigorous academic pathways through IGCSE and ultimately A Level.

We are looking for a teacher with a genuine passion for Science and the ability to communicate the wonder, excitement and intellectual challenge of scientific discovery to young people. Someone who can inspire students to look closely at the world around them, ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions and develop the confidence to investigate unfamiliar ideas. We want our students to see Science not simply as a body of knowledge to be mastered, but as a way of thinking: an opportunity to explore, experiment, reason and deepen their understanding of the natural world.

Our approach to education places particular emphasis on intellectual independence, scholarship and the confidence to question established ideas. In Science, this means creating classrooms and laboratories where students are encouraged to develop hypotheses, design investigations, evaluate evidence and engage critically with scientific explanations. Practical experimentation will be central to the learning experience, allowing students to develop the curiosity, precision and intellectual resilience that characterise accomplished scientists.

As a founding member of the department, the successful candidate will also play an important role in establishing the systems, procedures and professional practices that underpin safe and effective practical Science. Working alongside the school's leadership and operations teams, they will help develop appropriate laboratory health and safety procedures, risk assessments, equipment management and safe working practices, ensuring that practical learning can flourish within a carefully managed and well-resourced environment.

The successful candidate will have considerable scope to influence the direction of Science at SPGS International. From curriculum design and the development of practical investigations to scientific enrichment, competitions, research opportunities and wider STEM initiatives, this appointment offers the freedom to establish a distinctive and exciting subject culture. As the department expands, there will be opportunities to contribute to its continued development, working alongside talented specialist colleagues who share a commitment to exceptional teaching and learning.

Above all, we are seeking someone who is excited by the opportunity to build. Someone who combines strong subject knowledge across the sciences and high academic expectations with warmth, creativity and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young people. We want a colleague who will enjoy the energy and collaboration of a founding school, who is willing to contribute beyond the classroom, and who recognises the extraordinary privilege of helping to establish an institution with such a distinguished educational heritage.

For the right candidate, this is far more than a teaching appointment. It is an opportunity to establish a subject and to shape a culture of scientific enquiry and discovery.

We warmly welcome applications from exceptional Science teachers who share our educational philosophy and are excited by the opportunity to contribute to the founding of SPGS International School (Singapore).

For more information on the job description, please visit: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/founding-teacher-of-science-20-harbour-drive-singapore-117612-2358774

Safeguarding Statement

SPGS International School (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including satisfactory references and relevant background screening.