The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for an experienced Primary School EAL Teacher for Grades 3-5, 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
Responsibilities
- Teach a composite class of Grade 3, 4, and 5 intensive EAL learners, focusing on foundational English skills such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and sentence structure.
- Develop and deliver balanced lessons that integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Assess and monitor student progress using WIDA.
- Regularly communicate with parents to update them on their child’s language development and progress.
- Collaborate regularly with the EAL team, Student Services, and leadership to support students effectively.
- Maintain and update curriculum documentation in line with school standards.
Experience and Qualifications
- A recognized teaching qualification (minimum B.Ed or PGCE equivalent) and TESOL/EAL training (e.g., CELTA, TEFL, or equivalent).
- At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience with children aged 8–11, preferably in international or multilingual settings.
- Fluent in spoken and written English; additional language knowledge is advantageous.
- Flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a caring attitude towards student development.
- Homeroom teaching experience is an advantage.
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.
Our School
The German European School Singapore (GESS) is a multi-lingual, not-for-profit, German international school in Singapore with a distinct European flavour. As an accredited ‘Excellent German School Abroad’, the German Section of GESS offers all major German school leaving certificates.
Our European Section offers tuition in English for students from grade 1 - 12 across all three IB programmes (the PYP, the MYP and the IB Diploma Programme) as an authorised IB World School.
Children aged 2 years onwards can enroll in our Preschool where children are following the PYP programme in German-speaking, English-speaking or bilingual groups. In addition to an outstanding academic education, GESS strives to teach students community values such as respect, openness and diversity.
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.
Please note, that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
