Editorial summary

The company is seeking an Assistant Head of Department for Curriculum & Assessment at NUS High School, a specialized institution offering a six-year program for students aged 12 to 18 with a strong aptitude for Mathematics and Science. The role requires candidates to hold a relevant professional teaching qualification or Post-Graduate Diploma in Education, with a passion for STEM subjects and the ability to inspire students through teaching and role modeling. The position offers a salary of $8,000.

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Job description

[This job id 26497 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 21 Aug 2026]

The NUS High School is a specialised school offering a seamless 6-year programme to students between the ages of 12+and 18 years and who have an aptitude for Mathematics and Science. We invite suitable applicants for the following position.

ASSISTANT HEAD OF DEPARTMENT in the following areas: Curriculum & Assessment

We are looking for candidates who possess a relevant professional teaching qualification (or Post-Graduate Diploma Education equivalent) and

• have a passion in STEM teaching subjects and inspire students to love the subjects via teaching and role modelling
• can participate and contribute to the planning, development and teaching of an integrated 6-year curriculum in the relevant teaching subjects
• are effective within and outside the classroom, adopt innovative pedagogies such as IT-enabled learning, differentiated learning, collaborative learning and learner-focused interaction
• can initiate and mentor research projects
• are able to provide for the learning needs and character development of high-ability learners ranging from 12+ to 18 years of age
• are able to contribute as an effective Co-curricular Activities (CCA) teacher and form-teacher

Requirements:

• A good Bachelor’s or higher Degree
• Possess a relevant professional teaching qualification (or Post-Graduate Diploma Education equivalent)
• Competent in teaching the relevant subject at GCE O-Level content or GCE A-Level H2content
• Driven and able to support Head of Department to lead the school in reviewing, developing and evaluating curriculum and assessment practices
• Experience in curriculum planning and interdisciplinary curriculum design will be advantageous

Employment Terms:

2-year contract, subject to renewal

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants, please email your detailed resume to

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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