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About GESS
As one of the leading international schools in Singapore, GESS is home to students from over 70 nations worldwide. We are for many families the home away from home and we are very happy that they are part of our school community which is based on mutual support and solidarity. With our language programme, we support our students to nurture this part of their identity and want to preserve the opportunity that they can grow up with multiple languages to be best prepared for an international environment. With the German International Abitur or the IB Programme they are perfectly prepared for their career after school. Our students enjoy lifelong learning and we take pride in our GESS values of respect, openness and diversity which our students will nurture in their life after school.
We were awarded with the “Deutsche Schulpreis” (German school prize) 2022, which was given to us for our extraordinary concept according to their motto “Make teaching better”. We stand out as the only German school abroad nominated for this award.
Pre-School Music Teacher
Commencing 01 August 2025
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a positive learning environment, developing lesson plans, and delivering engaging educational content to students, along with, but not limited to, some of the following key areas:
Professional Responsibility
- Be enthusiastic and passionate when working with children, remaining alert and responsive to their needs and interests, modelling and supporting inquiry and play based learning
- Work in collaboration with the teaching assistant, ensuring a safe and welcoming work environment for all children
Collaboration, Communication and Planning
- Establish a respectful collaborative relationship with other colleagues
- Attend weekly collaborative planning meetings and staff meetings to work in collaboration with each year level team to build a transdisciplinary program
- Plan and prepare music learning experiences which support the units of inquiry and develop children skills, understanding and appreciation for music
- Create an inspiring music environment that promotes children's agency, independence and allows for differentiation
Curriculum Development / pedagogical work
- Plan for and assess children's learning and development (both whole group and individually) and apply pedagogical expertise to inform curriculum decisions
Requirements
- Must be proficient in English - spoken & written language - as the class will be conducted in English
- German language skills would be an advantage as Preschool has a number of German speaking students
- Appropriate experience and teaching qualification
- Preferably music teaching experience
- Experience working with children age of 2 - 6 years
- Have an engaging and attentive disposition with a passion and talent to work with young children
- Must have experience in teaching hands-on and inquiry lead approaches as well as in a play-based curriculum
- Demonstrate highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism
- The ability to approach people in a friendly and welcoming manner
- Must demonstrate strong work ethics & possess a positive working attitude and be a great team player
Fair Recruitment and Safeguarding: We are committed to fair recruitment practices and safeguarding the welfare of all students. We ensure that our hiring processes are free from discrimination and bias on the basis of age, nationality, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability or mental health conditions. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we conduct thorough background checks on all candidates which include criminal background checks in all countries lived and worked in for the last ten years, as well as reference checks. Any offer is subject to the satisfactory completion of such checks. Our school prioritises the safety and well-being of our students, and we expect all staff members to uphold these values.
