Teacher of History

At The Perse School Singapore, we cultivate a happy and nurturing environment that inspires students to develop a lifelong love of learning and prepares them for a fulfilling, successful future. To deliver on our mission of inspiring students to love learning, we embrace The Perse Way — a distinctive educational approach developed over 400 years that places our values at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of History to join our growing Senior School. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing and delivering a rich and thought-provoking History curriculum that encourages analytical thinking, historical empathy, and a strong grasp of global contexts and narratives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep passion for history and be skilled in using source-based analysis, inquiry-led learning, and thematic approaches to make history relevant and engaging. They will be responsible for teaching History from Year 5 preparing students for IGCSE examinations. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the post-holder will contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities, such as debate clubs, history societies, trips to museums and historical sites, and cross-curricular projects. They will also serve as a Form Tutor, providing pastoral care and helping students thrive both personally and academically. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver a high-quality History curriculum aligned with the Cambridge International and The Perse School curriculum framework. Teach History across a range of year groups, sparking students’ interest in historical events, individuals, and movements. Foster a spirit of historical inquiry and critical thinking through primary and secondary source analysis, discussions, and project-based learning. Regularly assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative methods, providing timely feedback and support. Prepare students for ex