Founding Teacher of Humanities

SPGS International School (Singapore)

An exceptional opportunity to establish Humanities 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 Humanities to join our dynamic founding team and play a defining role in establishing Humanities at the heart 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 Humanities teacher to shape a department from its very beginnings. With our Senior School initially serving students in Years 7 to 9, the successful candidate will take a leading role in delivering an engaging and intellectually ambitious Key Stage 3 curriculum across History and Geography, with opportunities to contribute to Philosophy and Ethics and Global Perspectives alongside other members of the teaching team. As the school grows, they will become a key member of an expanding Humanities department, developing their own subject specialism in History, Geography or Economics through IGCSE and potentially into A Level.

We are looking for a teacher with a genuine passion for the Humanities and the ability to inspire young people to understand the world in which they live, the forces that have shaped it and the ideas that might influence its future. Someone who can bring history to life, encourage students to explore the relationships between people and places, and engage them in the great questions of society, culture, politics, economics and human experience. We want our students to recognise that the Humanities are not simply subjects to be studied, but disciplines through which they can better understand themselves, others and the increasingly complex world around them.

Our approach to education places particular emphasis on intellectual independence, scholarship and the confidence to question established ideas. In Humanities, this means creating classrooms alive with discussion, enquiry and debate, where students learn to interrogate sources, evaluate evidence, consider competing perspectives and construct thoughtful, well-reasoned arguments. We want students who are curious about the past, attentive to the present and equipped with the intellectual tools to engage meaningfully with the future.

The interdisciplinary nature of this appointment is particularly exciting. By teaching across the Humanities in the school's formative years, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to establish meaningful connections between subjects, helping students understand how historical events, geographical contexts, economic forces and philosophical ideas intersect. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Senior School, they will contribute to an educational experience that values breadth of understanding alongside academic depth, encouraging students to approach complex questions with curiosity, nuance and an open mind.

The successful candidate will have considerable scope to influence the direction of Humanities at SPGS International. From curriculum design and the development of enquiry-led learning to debating, academic enrichment, fieldwork, educational visits and wider opportunities for independent research, 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, including the establishment of specialist IGCSE courses in History, Geography and Economics, and the subsequent development of ambitious A Level pathways.

Above all, we are seeking someone who is excited by the opportunity to build. Someone who combines strong subject knowledge, intellectual versatility and high academic expectations with warmth, creativity and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young people. We recognise that outstanding Humanities teachers will bring particular subject strengths, and we welcome applications from specialists in History, Geography or Economics who are equally enthusiastic about teaching across the broader Humanities curriculum at Key Stage 3. 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 area and to shape a culture of intellectual enquiry and independent thought.

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

For more information on the job description, please visit: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/schrole_2f23ba7c-ee63-4a34-9288-40a9f6192872

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.