Currently, more than 1800 students are learning at GESS supported by more than 400 full time and part time academic and administrative staff members. In August 2018 GESS moved to Dairy Farm Road to a modern new school campus located at the edge of Singapore’s largest nature reserve.
For the academic year 2024 / 2025 we are looking for motivated secondary school teachers who are willing to go the extra mile, preferably to teach a combination of two of the following subjects Economics, Ethics, English, German.
Responsibilities
· Account for the achievement of all students
· Teach the school’s curriculum in the subjects you are qualified for
using effective and current strategies
· Plan effectively to maximise student learning of the school’s curriculum
· Cultivate and maintain a positive, productive and caring learning
environment in the classroom
· Maintain clear, regular and positive communication with parents
· Attend teacher team meetings and working groups
· Participate in school trips, including overnight, when required
· Contribute to whole-school development by working cross-sectionally
where required
· Represent the school in a respectful way in all external communication
Key requirements
· Minimum of two years teaching experience
· Recognized teaching qualification (1st and 2nd Staatsexamen or
equivalent recognized teaching qualification)
· We accept applications for all subject combinations.
· Knowledge, understanding or teaching experience of the German
secondary school curriculum
· Articulate and effective written and oral communication in German and
English, as the medium of instruction is German
· Humorous and resilient personality with joy for teaching and educating
young students
· Experience with teaching methods that enable individualistic learning
· Good computer skills and experience with new media in class
· Openness to work in an international school setting
Keen to collaborate in an international and ambitious team and to 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. You are motivated to deliver your teaching at the highest quality. With its equipment and organization, the school offers the best opportunities for your own professional development and also promotes further training of employees through, for example, a variety of training courses and seminars.