GESS | High School English Language and Literature

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Singapore GESS Full time

German European School Singapore (GESS) is a world class, not for profit International School in Singapore that offers both the German Curriculum stream and the IB Curriculum stream.
Currently, more than 1850 students are learning at our international school supported by more than 400 full time and part time academic and administrative staff members.
The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for experienced
High School English Language and Literature / TOK Teacher,
commencing 1 August 2025.
In your teaching commitment at GESS, you will need to take on the following responsibilities where you will be expected to:
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 individual.
Experience and Qualifications
Recognised teaching qualification (minimum B.Ed or PGCE equivalent).
Tertiary educational background.
At least 4 years teaching experience.
Knowledge, understanding and teaching experience of the IB Middle Years Programme 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 advantageous.
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 through the application of restorative practices.
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.
Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships across the GESS community.
To Apply
We offer an exciting working environment in an international and cooperative team. Your application should include a letter of application and your complete resume. Please indicate your reasons for applying for the position.
Our Selection Process
At GESS we adhere to fair employment practices that consist of hiring practices that are fair, merit-based and non-discriminatory.
We are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and child protection as we promote the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory reference and background checks and the offer of employment will be subject to the completion of these. In addition, the visa entry requirements for Singapore are subject to certain requirements being met.
Safeguarding Commitment
GESS is committed to our responsibilities for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people. We actively recruit candidates who share our commitment to safeguarding and, therefore, apply robust and comprehensive recruitment and selection procedures.
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