Secondary School Literature Tutor

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Literature lessons aligned with the Singapore MOE secondary syllabus.
• Assess students’ learning needs and customise lesson plans to develop their analytical and writing abilities.
• Teach students to analyse poetry, and drama through close reading and thoughtful interpretation.
• Develop students’ understanding of themes, characters, settings, structure, language, tone, imagery, and literary techniques.
• Guide students in interpreting unseen texts and responding confidently to passage-based and essay questions.
• Teach students to construct coherent literary arguments supported by relevant textual evidence.
• Encourage students to explore different interpretations and express personal responses with clarity and insight.
• Mark assignments, monitor student progress, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Prepare students for school assessments and national examinations.
• Develop students’ appreciation of literature, critical thinking, creativity, and analytical writing skills.
• Create a positive, engaging, and disciplined learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding students’ academic progress.
• Develop teaching resources, text guides, lesson materials, and examination-practice activities.
• Uphold ATOP Academy’s teaching standards, values, and commitment to academic excellence.

Requirements

• GCE A-Level, Diploma, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Education, English Literature, English Language, or a related field.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Strong knowledge of prose, poetry, drama, literary analysis, and essay-writing techniques.
• Familiarity with the Singapore MOE Secondary Literature in English syllabus and assessment requirements.
• Ability to guide students in close reading, textual analysis, and evidence-based writing.
• Passion for literature and for teaching secondary school students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Responsible, patient, enthusiastic, and committed to student success.
• Prior teaching or tutoring experience is an advantage but not required.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume. Thank you.