Secondary Science Teacher (Chemistry / Physics)

About Lumina Academy

Lumina Academy is a new-generation tuition centre built around our Lumin8 Philosophy with small classes, scaffolded learning and close communication with parents.

We believe that every student can learn when given the right guidance, support and learning environment. Our approach focuses on building strong subject foundations, developing conceptual understanding and equipping students with effective examination techniques.

As we establish and grow Lumina Academy, we are looking for passionate and committed Secondary Science Teachers to join our team and play an important role in shaping our students’ learning journeys.

We welcome applications from teachers with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Combined Science (Lower Secondary)

Pure Chemistry

Pure Physics

The Role

As a Secondary Science Teacher at Lumina Academy, you will be responsible for delivering engaging, structured and effective lessons that help students develop a strong understanding of scientific concepts and apply their knowledge confidently in examinations.

You will work with our in-house curriculum and teaching resources to provide purposeful instruction, identify students’ learning gaps and support their academic progress.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys teaching, can explain scientific concepts clearly and is committed to helping students achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured, engaging Science lessons aligned with the relevant Singapore MOE syllabus.
• Teach Combined Science, Pure Chemistry and/or Pure Physics according to your subject specialisation.
• Break down complex scientific concepts into clear, accessible explanations.
• Develop students’ conceptual understanding, application skills and examination techniques.
• Identify learning gaps and provide targeted guidance to help students improve.
• Prepare students for school assessments, weighted assessments and year-end examinations.
• Use questioning, worked examples and guided practice to encourage active learning and independent thinking.
• Provide constructive feedback on students’ progress and communicate relevant learning observations to the Subject Head.
• Collaborate with the curriculum team to review and improve teaching materials and lesson delivery.
• Maintain a positive, supportive classroom environment that encourages students to ask questions and learn from mistakes.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for teachers who are:

• Passionate about Science education and committed to helping students improve.
• Strong in their subject knowledge and able to explain concepts clearly.
• Patient, approachable and effective in engaging students with different learning needs.
• Structured in their teaching approach, with an emphasis on conceptual understanding and application.
• Able to identify misconceptions and address students’ learning gaps systematically.
• Familiar with examination requirements and effective answering techniques.
• Responsible, organised and committed to delivering quality lessons.
• Open to using structured curriculum materials and contributing to continuous curriculum improvement.
• Able to work collaboratively while taking ownership of their classes and students’ progress.

Requirements

• Relevant teaching experience in Combined Science, Pure Chemistry and/or Pure Physics.
• Good understanding of the Singapore MOE Science syllabus and the relevant secondary school examination requirements.
• Strong subject knowledge in the relevant teaching areas.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to teach and explain scientific concepts clearly in English.
• Relevant academic qualifications in Science or a related discipline are preferred.
• Experience teaching in a tuition centre or MOE school will be an advantage.

We welcome applications from experienced tuition teachers, current or former school teachers, and qualified subject specialists with a strong passion for teaching.

Working Arrangement

Teaching schedules and working arrangements will be discussed based on the candidate’s subject specialisation, availability and the centre’s timetable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Remuneration commensurate with experience, qualifications and teaching responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work with structured, in-house curriculum materials.
• Supportive teaching environment with small classes and greater opportunity for individual student attention.
• Opportunity to contribute to curriculum development and teaching improvements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in building and growing a new education brand.

Career Opportunities

As Lumina Academy grows, there will be opportunities for suitable teachers to take on additional responsibilities in curriculum development, subject leadership and academic management.

If you are passionate about Science and want to make a meaningful difference in students’ learning, we would love to hear from you.