Founding Teacher of Mathematics

SPGS International School (Singapore)

An exceptional opportunity to establish Mathematics at a new international school, bringing the educational philosophy and academic ambition of one of the world's most successful schools to Singapore.

SPGS International School (Singapore) is seeking an outstanding and intellectually ambitious Founding Teacher of Mathematics to join our dynamic founding team and play a defining role in establishing Mathematics as a cornerstone of our academic programme.

Rooted in the 120-year heritage of St Paul's Girls' School in London, consistently recognised as one of the UK's most academically successful schools, SPGS International brings an extraordinary educational tradition to Singapore. Our ambition is to create something genuinely special: a school where intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, creativity and individuality flourish together, and where young people are encouraged to think independently, question confidently and discover the joy of learning.

This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional Mathematics teacher to shape a department from its very beginnings. In our first year, with students in Years 7 to 9, the successful candidate will take the lead in establishing the culture, curriculum and teaching approaches that will underpin Mathematics throughout the Senior School. As the school grows, they will become a key member of an expanding department, helping to develop an academically ambitious programme through IGCSE Mathematics and Further Mathematics, and ultimately to A Level, where both Mathematics and Further Mathematics are expected to be popular and important choices.

We are looking for a teacher who has a genuine love of Mathematics and the ability to communicate its beauty, elegance and intellectual excitement to young people. Someone who sees Mathematics as far more than a collection of methods and procedures, and who delights in helping students make connections, explore unfamiliar problems, develop mathematical reasoning and discover the satisfaction of arriving at an elegant solution.

Our approach to education places particular emphasis on intellectual independence, scholarship and the confidence to question established ideas. In Mathematics, this means creating classrooms where students are encouraged to explain their thinking, debate different approaches, embrace challenging problems and develop a deep conceptual understanding of the subject. We want students who are not simply proficient mathematicians, but curious, resilient and increasingly sophisticated mathematical thinkers.

The successful candidate will have considerable scope to influence the direction of Mathematics at SPGS International. From curriculum design and enrichment opportunities to the development of mathematical competitions, problem-solving activities and wider academic initiatives, this appointment offers the freedom to establish a distinctive and exciting subject culture. As the department expands, there will be opportunities to contribute to its continued development, working alongside talented colleagues who share a commitment to exceptional teaching and learning.

Above all, we are seeking someone who is excited by the opportunity to build. Someone who combines excellent subject knowledge and high academic expectations with warmth, creativity and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young people. We want a colleague who will enjoy the energy and collaboration of a founding school, who is willing to contribute beyond the classroom, and who recognises the extraordinary privilege of helping to establish an institution with such a distinguished educational heritage.

For the right candidate, this is far more than a teaching appointment. It is an opportunity to establish a subject and to shape an academic culture.

We warmly welcome applications from exceptional Mathematics teachers who share our educational philosophy and are excited by the opportunity to contribute to the founding of SPGS International School (Singapore).

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Safeguarding Statement

SPGS International School (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including satisfactory references and relevant background screening.