Head of Chemistry – Commission-Based Department Leadership

About the role

Learning Loft is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial Chemistry educator to take ownership of and scale its existing Chemistry department in Bukit Timah, Singapore. The role sits on top of an established foundation with an existing student base, curriculum and teaching infrastructure, and goes beyond teaching to lead department growth, enrolment and academic outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Chemistry instruction and maintain high academic standards.
• Take over and enhance the existing curriculum and teaching materials, and develop engaging lessons that build conceptual understanding and exam readiness.
• Grow the student base through excellent teaching, retention and collaboration with the marketing team.
• Recruit and mentor additional Chemistry educators as the department expands.
• Shape the department's academic strategy, class offerings and long-term growth.
• Work with management on departmental performance and expansion opportunities.

Required profile

• Experienced Chemistry educator with strong knowledge of the Singapore Secondary and/or JC syllabus.
• Proven ability to help students achieve meaningful academic improvement.
• Strong curriculum development and classroom management capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, ownership of departmental growth, and leadership potential with an interest in mentoring others.
• Values long-term growth and autonomy over a conventional salaried teaching position.

What we offer

• Commission-based earnings from teaching, with no fixed base salary.
• Potential profit-sharing arrangements linked to departmental growth and performance.
• Openness to equity participation in the underlying business for long-term partners, subject to agreed terms.
• An existing Chemistry student base, established curriculum, teaching facilities, marketing support and administrative support.

To apply, share your CV or teaching profile, Chemistry teaching experience and a brief introduction to how you would grow an established academic department.