Hi Jane
Ans : To apply for a teaching post in Singapore should not be much a difficulty since you have the experienced teaching in Philippine, however if you are prepare to adopt a new mindset and the faster pace of life can be your crucial focus as the education policies is very different in Singapore.
In Singapore, the Ministry Of Education directs the formulation and implementation of education policies. It has control of the development and administration of the Government and Government-aided primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges, and a centralised institute. It also registers private schools.
Singapore is a small country with almost no nature resources the wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Singapore future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.
Successful applicants who are Non-Singapore Citizens / Non-Singapore Permanent Residents (PR) may be offered employment on contract terms.Successful applicants will be awarded an initial teaching contract period of 1 to 3 years. As for remuneration trained foreign teachers will receive a salary based on their teaching experiences and academic qualifications. In addition to the monthly salary, the annual remuneration package will include the following:
- A variable Non-Pensionable Annual Allowance (NPAA) equivalent to 1-month’s gross salary,
- An Annual Variable Component (AVC) at the end of the year, subject to Singapore’s overall economic performance, and
- A Performance Bonus, subject to the officer’s performance.
The following are provided to foreign teachers who are residing overseas
- Inbound economy air passage on first appointment, and return economy air passage on completion of your contract.
- Relocation allowance.
- Home Leave upon contract renewal.
- There are 9 statutory boards under the Ministry of Education, namely:
- Singapore Polytechnic
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Temasek Polytechnic
- Nanyang Polytechnic
- Republic Polytechnic
- Institute of Technical Education
- Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
- Singapore Science Centre
- Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board
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