Educator – PALS Primary/Secondary

We are a team dedicated to bringing our best to improve the quality of life of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

We share a common purpose guided by compassion, kindness and teamwork. We recognise one another’s contributions in providing holistic support on enhancing our beneficiaries’ psycho-social resilience and medical well-being.

We take pride and ownership of our work. Our commitment to personal learning and professional growth goes beyond formal training as we strive towards a culture of excellence in the way we deliver on our mission.

About the role

You will create a structured, nurturing and medically responsive learning environment for students across primary and secondary levels. Working with small groups, you will adapt teaching to each student's learning needs, health condition, energy level and emotional readiness, while supporting their academic progress, personal growth and overall wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons aligned with the MOE curriculum and adapted to students' individual learning needs, medical needs and energy levels

• Develop and implement Individualised Education Plans in collaboration with families, caseworkers, therapists, healthcare professionals and community partners

• Design flexible curriculum materials, learning resources and activities for students with diverse learning profiles, including cognitive disabilities and other developmental or medical needs

• Support continuity of learning across hospital, home-based, online and classroom settings

• Monitor, assess and document student progress, adjusting teaching plans in response to learning, developmental and well-being needs

• Plan life skills, enrichment and values-based activities that foster confidence, gratitude, social development and community connection

• Support students' daily routines, transitions and overall wellbeing with sensitivity to their physical, emotional and behavioural needs

• Maintain a safe, inclusive, hygienic and infection-conscious learning environment

• Supervise students during non-instructional times and facilitate positive peer interactions.

• Work closely with parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, caseworkers, therapists, schools and community partners to support holistic student development

About you

• A degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field

• Formal training in Special Education, such as NIE PGDE Special Education, is preferred

• Current knowledge of relevant subject syllabuses; ability to teach another Language is required only for language-specific teaching positions

• First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification

• 3 to 5 years relevant experience working with children or youths with special needs, medical conditions, or additional learning needs

• Experience developing and implementing Individualised Education Plans is an advantage

• Strong understanding of differentiated instruction, inclusive education and trauma-informed practice

• Ability to adapt teaching for diverse learning, developmental, emotional and medical needs

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage students, families and professionals sensitively and effectively

• Comfortable with both online and classroom teaching