High School English Language and Literature Teacher

The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for experienced High School English Language and Literature Teacher for Grades 9-12, commencing 1 August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong relationship with all parents and students.
• Be a role model who mentors and guides students to ensure they meet their full potential.
• Actively review student assessment data, including academic, behavioral and social/emotional, to set learning goals, develop student agency and put in place interventions to ensure successful learning of each student.

Experience and Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification (minimum B.Ed or PGCE equivalent; MA preferred).
• At least 4 years teaching experience.
• Knowledge, understanding and teaching experience of the IB Middle Years Programme grades 9/10 and IB Diploma Programme.
• Articulate and effective written and oral communication in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively, professionally and effectively within a team.
• Experience of working in an international school setting.
• Willingness to adapt to and embrace a new school environment.
• Willingness to contribute and champion educational change that supports best practice and improve student learning.

Professional Expertise

• Cognitive Activation / Pedagogical Subject Knowledge: The teacher has a deep understanding of the curriculum, pedagogy, subject content, and the developmental needs of students to effectively provide rich learning experiences.
• Classroom Management: The teacher understands the importance of establishing routines and procedures and providing a safe, supportive, student-centered learning environment.
• Formative Assessment: The teacher can effectively use differentiated assessment tools and strategies and understands how to make accommodations for individual students that drive learning forward.
• Student Well-being & Safeguarding: The teacher is a caretaker of the student’s social health and emotional well-being. They support healthy peer relationships and interactions. At the same time, they are guiding individual emotional, well-being and social development.
• Professionalism: The teacher is committed to professional ethics, international-mindedness, and the school’s mission; collaborates and communicates appropriately and takes responsibility for professional growth that enhances student learning.