Secondary & IB English / English Literature Teacher

Full-Time Secondary & IB English / English Literature Teacher Location: Singapore Employment Type: Full-Time Organisation: Young Education About the Role Young Education is looking for a strong, engaging and academically rigorous Full-Time English / English Literature Teacher to join our academic team in Singapore. The teacher will primarily work with secondary and high school students from international schools in Singapore , supporting them across English Language, English Literature, academic writing and examination preparation. We are particularly looking for a teacher who can go beyond general English instruction and confidently teach students how to: • analyse literary texts in depth; • identify and explain language, imagery, structure, tone and authorial choices; • construct strong analytical arguments; • write high-quality literary and argumentative essays; • respond effectively to unseen texts; • develop sophisticated written expression. The ideal candidate should be confident teaching students from lower secondary through IGCSE and IB Diploma level . Key Responsibilities Teaching Teach English and English Literature to secondary and high school students across programmes including: • Lower Secondary English • Lower Secondary English Literature • IGCSE English Language • IGCSE English Literature • IB MYP English / Language & Literature • IB English A: Language and Literature • IB English A: Literature Experience teaching IB English A at SL and HL level is highly preferred. Candidates who are also familiar with international-school entrance assessments, academic writing or interview preparation will have an additional advantage. Literature & Textual Analysis Support students in developing strong literary-analysis skills, including: • close reading; • annotation; • analysis of language and literary devices; • imagery and symbolism; • characterisation; • narrative voice; • tone and atmosphere; • structure and form; • themes and motifs; • authorial intention; • contextual interpretation. Guide students to move beyond identifying techniques and develop clear explanations of: Technique → Evidence → Interpretation → Effect → Authorial Purpose Teachers should be comfortable analysing a wide range of texts, including: • poetry; • drama; • novels; • short stories; • speeches; • articles; • advertisements; • visual and multimodal texts; • unseen literary and non-literary texts. Essay Writing Teach students how to plan, structure and develop high-level academic responses. Key areas include: • thesis development; • topic sentences; • paragraph structure; • evidence selection; • quotation integration; • close textual analysis; • comparative analysis; • critical interpretation; • evaluation; • introductions and conclusions; • coherence and academic style. Teachers should be able to provide detailed, actionable feedback on student writing , rather than only correcting grammar. English Language Support students in developing: • argumentative writing; • persuasive writing; • discursive writing; • descriptive writing; • narrative writing; • transactional writing; • comprehension; • summary skills; • vocabulary; • grammar and sentence control; • clarity and sophistication of expression. IB English For IB students, the teacher may support areas including: • Paper 1 textual analysis; • Paper 2 comparative literary essays; • Individual Oral preparation; • literary and non-literary text analysis; • development of global issues and lines of inquiry; • analytical writing; • examination strategy. Familiarity with current IB English assessment criteria and marking standards is highly desirable. Academic Support • Assess students’ current reading, writing and analytical ability. • Identify gaps in language, literary analysis and essay-writing skills. • Develop personalised learning plans based on school curriculum and examination requirements. • Track students’ progress over time. • Prepare students for school assessments and external examinations. • Provide clear academic feedback after lessons and assessments. • Work with the academic team to develop targeted intervention plans for students who are falling behind. Curriculum & Teaching Materials • Develop lesson plans, worksheets, reading materials, essay questions and model responses. • Create and organise literature-analysis resources. • Develop writing frameworks and marking rubrics. • Prepare examination practice and mock papers. • Participate in the development of Young Education’s English curriculum and resource bank. • Stay familiar with the curriculum and assessment requirements of major international examination boards. Candidate Requirements Essential • Bachelor’s degree or above in one of the following or a related field: • English • English Literature • Comparative Literature • Linguistics • Education • Humanities • Communications • Law • another strongly writing- and analysis-based discipline • Excellent command of spoken and written English. • Strong academic writing ability. • Able to analyse literary texts confidently and explain interpretations clearly. • Able to teach essay structure and analytical writing systematically. • Comfortable teaching teenagers across different ability levels. • Patient, responsible and highly organised. • Able to teach fully in English. • Able to work full-time in Singapore. Highly Preferred • Experience teaching IGCSE English Language and/or English Literature . • Experience teaching IB English A: Language & Literature / Literature . • Experience teaching international-school students in Singapore. • Familiarity with Cambridge, Edexcel or IB assessment criteria. • Strong knowledge of literary-analysis frameworks and examination techniques. • Experience marking and improving student essays. • Experience teaching unseen poetry, prose and non-literary textual analysis. • Familiarity with international s…