Tanglin Trust School - Singapore

Edvectus is delighted to be the exclusive teacher recruitment partner for Tanglin Trust in 2024-2025, managing all teacher recruitment longlisting for this outstanding British international school. 

 

About Tanglin Trust School

Tanglin Trust School is a not-for-profit international day school for expatriate children in One-North, Singapore, established in 1925.  With over 95 years' experience of providing British-based learning with an international perspective to students, Tanglin Trust School provides a unique learning environment where all students thrive, inspired by passionate teachers and supported by excellent pastoral care. Since 2020, the school has been recognised by The Schools Index as one of the world's leading 125 schools and one of the top 15 in the China and Southeast Asia category.

The co-educational school educates students aged 3-18 years in Infant, Junior, Senior and Sixth form at a single campus with 8 forms of entry.  Educating almost 3000 students from over 50 nationalities, it offers the English National Curriculum from Nursery and Early Years right  to iGCSE, then offers a dual pathway where students can take on either A-level or IBDP for ages 16-18.

Why teach at Tanglin Trust School:

Tanglin Trust School Singapore was voted the Straits Times Singapore’s best employer 2022 and 2023 for good reason. It has a long tradition of providing British-based learning with an international and holistic perspective. Staff turnover is low and promotion is usually from within. The school has a stable and dynamic professional staff, empowered by top resources that will enable its journey to become the best school in the world.  TTS invests in its staff and professional development at Tanglin includes a range of learning opportunities, including workshops, accredited courses, conferences, inspirational speakers, coaching, and staff-led pilots and initiatives. 

Tanglin Trust provides a full and comprehensive employment package including flights, a generous housing allowance, relocation allowance, full tuition waiver for applicable dependent children, and further family benefits.  

Tanglin Trust Teaching Job FAQ https://www.tts.edu.sg/careers-at-tanglin-trust/faqs

About Singapore:

Singapore is the most popular choice for international teachers wanting to teach in Asia and it’s not hard to see why.  Modern, safe and clean with excellent public transport, parks and international transport links, Singapore truly brings together the best of all worlds. Singapore’s tax rate is low, as is the crime rate and it boasts a world-class health system as well as a widespread embrace of cutting-edge technology to make living there as an expatriate easy.  Culturally, Singapore is a diverse and multicultural society with a strong emphasis on respect for authority, social harmony, and personal responsibility.

In almost every way, Singapore represents the very best that the world of international teaching has to offer, with Tanglin Trust school being a prime example of a top-quality, premium international school. This powerful combination is why Tanglin Trust is a school of aspiration for British teachers far and wide.

About the Application Process:

Edvectus is the sole recruitment partner for Tanglin Trust, responsible for longlisting and arranging in-person interviews.  Applicants selected for personal interview for Tanglin Trust School jobs will be reimbursed by TTS for approved travel expenses.

To be considered for Tanglin Trust School teaching jobs as and when they arise, please send your CV to Tanglin@edvectus.com

Tanglin Trust requires the following minimum requirements for teaching posts:

  • Fully qualified teachers- UK QTS or equivalent
  • Bachelors degree in teaching subject plus PGCE or relevant Bachelor of Education
  • 2+ years of full time, consistent teaching experience in the UK or in a high quality British international school. GCSE/IGCSE, and A level or IBDP experience is required for Secondary posts.
  • Complete fluency in English
  • Full Safer recruitment checks will be undertaken on successful candidates including a full criminal record check (International Child Protection Certificate or equivalent), and confidential references from current and former Head Teachers.