Assistant Head, Geography

The NUS High School is a specialised school offering a seamless 6-year programme to students between the ages of 12+ and 18 years and who have an aptitude for Mathematics and Science. We invite suitable applicants for the following position.

Assistant Head in the following subject: Geography
We are looking for candidates who possess a relevant professional teaching qualification (or Post-Graduate Diploma Education equivalent) and

• have a passion in the relevant teaching subjects and inspire students to love the subjects via teaching and role modelling
• can participate and contribute to the planning, development and teaching of an integrated 6-year curriculum in the relevant teaching subjects
• are effective within and outside the classroom, adopt innovative pedagogies such as IT-enabled learning, differentiated learning, collaborative learning and learner-focused interaction
• can initiate and mentor research projects
• are able to provide for the learning needs and character development of high-ability learners ranging from 12+ to 18 years of age
• are able to contribute as an effective Co-curricular Activities (CCA) teacher and form-teacher

Requirement

• Competent in teaching Geography up to O-Level and/or A-Level H2 and/or H3 content.
• Experience in teaching Social Studies (Upper Secondary) is advantageous.
• Research work experience is desirable – able to offer and guide Humanities/interdisciplinary research projects for high school students.
• Driven and able to support Head of Department to lead the department in designing, implementing and evaluating an integrated 6-year curriculum

Employment Terms:
2-year contract, subject to renewal

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants, please email your detailed resume to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.