Secondary School Teacher (Biology)

About the role

Nexus International School (Singapore) is recruiting a Secondary School Teacher (Science - Biology) to join the school's science team. The teacher reports to the Learning Area Leader, SLT Link and Head of Secondary, starts on 1 August 2027 and teaches learners across the secondary school, which delivers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school is an equal opportunity employer and carries out safer recruitment and pre-employment background checks.

Key responsibilities

• Teach learners across subject areas according to qualifications, experience and school needs, using effective pedagogy and pastoral care.
• Build positive relationships with learners, differentiate instruction and provide high-quality scaffolding and feedback.
• Use formative and summative assessment to monitor progress and plan for progression.
• Engage learners in setting and achieving goals, encourage reflection and ownership of learning, and involve parents and carers through learner-led conferences and regular dialogue.
• Act as form tutor, supervise Extended Essays where appropriate, and take part in whole-school events and co-curricular activities, excursions and camps.
• As a member of the science team, order laboratory apparatus and consumables, safely prepare, run and supervise practical experiments, and maintain a safe, well-equipped laboratory.
• Help review laboratory risk assessments, safety procedures and departmental protocols.

Required profile

• A relevant degree in Biology or a related field.
• A PGCE and/or a recognised teaching qualification or equivalent.
• At least two years of relevant teaching experience, preferably in an international school environment.
• Experience teaching IBDP Biology; preferred: MYP and IGCSE experience, and experience teaching IBDP ESS.
• Preferred: experience with bilingual and multilingual learners and learners with diverse needs.

Required skills

• Curriculum experience teaching IBDP Biology.
• Continued professional development.
• Collaborative, reflective and learner-centred approach to teaching.