Editorial summary

The NUS High School is seeking an Assistant Head for Physics & Engineering to join their specialized institution offering a six-year program for students aged 12 to 18 with a strong aptitude for Mathematics and Science. The role involves teaching, inspiring students, and contributing to school leadership, with a salary of SGD 7,000. Candidates should possess a relevant professional teaching qualification or Post-Graduate Diploma in Education and demonstrate a passion for the subjects and student engagement. The position offers an opportunity to influence young learners in a dynamic academic environment.

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Job description

[This job id 26490 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 / Teacher in the following subject: Physics & Engineering

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

• have a passion in the relevant 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 in Physics or Engineering
• Possess a relevant professional teaching qualification (or Post-Graduate Diploma Education equivalent) will be an advantage
• Competent in teaching Physics at GCE O-Level content or GCE A-Level H2 content
• Knowledge in Astronomy and able to support Astronomy CCA will be an advantage.
• Driven and able to support Head of Department to lead the department in designing, implementing and evaluating an integrated 6-year Physics & Engineering curriculum
• Research experience in Physics or Engineering areas and ability to guide students in research projects 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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