Bilingual Primary Class Teacher

At The Perse School Singapore, we cultivate a happy and nurturing environment that inspires students to develop a lifelong love of learning and prepares them for a fulfilling, successful future.

To deliver on our mission of inspiring students to love learning, we embrace The Perse Way — a distinctive educational approach developed over 400 years that places our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a passionate, resourceful, and forward-thinking Primary School Teachers to join our dynamic team in August 2026. The ideal candidate will inspire creativity and confidence in students through engaging lessons, performances, and co-curricular activities, fostering a love for the performing arts within an inclusiveinternational community. We are pleased to share that we are expanding our Primary offerings as follows:

• Pelicans: Nursery to Year 2 (pupils aged 3–6)
• Junior School: Year 3 to Year 6 (pupils aged 7–11)

If you are interested in learning more about The Perse Way and exploring the opportunities available within our growing Primary provision, we invite you to express your interest by submitting your updated CV and TPSS Application and Declaration Form.

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.
• 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 behavior, 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 behavior, 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.
• Has experience teaching English and other Primary subjects within a bilingual or dual-language programme.(Mandarin language proficiency is not required for this role.)
• Experience working in an immersive English–Mandarin bilingual environment would be advantageous.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how bilingual learners acquire language and access the curriculum across subjects.
• Understands the progression of English language and literacy development within a bilingual or multilingual classroom context.
• Able to adapt teaching approaches to support students with varying levels of English language proficiency.

Personal Competencies and Qualities

• Motivation to work with children and young people, forming appropriate relationships and boundaries.
• Emotional resilience when addressing challenging behaviors.
• Empathy for students, parents, staff, and the wider school community.
• Shares and upholds the school’s values: intellectual curiosity, endeavor, 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 organizational 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 organizing trips and activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four (4) 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.
• Experience working with learner 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.

We kindly request that you complete the TPSS Employment Application and Declaration Form.

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.
Disclaimer
The statements above outline the general nature and scope of work for individuals in this classification. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be asked to perform tasks beyond their usual responsibilities as needed.