Introduction
Are you in a season of growth, learning, and ready to focus on building your career?
TLS Tutorials
is seeking a
driven and dedicated Curriculum Specialist – Science
to join our dynamic and fast-growing
core team
.
We’re not just another tuition centre — we are a
mentorship-driven, student-first organisation
committed to delivering quality education and continuously improving how students learn.
Unlike a conventional teaching position, this role places a strong emphasis on
curriculum development
, with
Primary Science as your core area of ownership
. You will develop, refine and improve learning materials based on syllabus requirements, student performance and insights gathered from the classroom.
At the same time, you will remain closely connected to students through the teaching of
Primary Science, Math and Lower Secondary Science
, allowing you to see first-hand how curriculum translates into learning outcomes. Candidates with a strong academic foundation in
Chemistry or a related discipline
may also have opportunities to support
Upper Secondary Chemistry
.
You will also work closely with our
Head of Curriculum
to support the development and quality assurance of our
Mathematics curriculum
, giving you broader exposure to curriculum design across both Mathematics and Science.
What Can You Expect
1. Take Ownership of Primary Science Curriculum
Play a key role in the
development, review and continuous improvement
of our Primary Science curriculum.
Develop worksheets, lesson materials, assessments, revision resources and educator guides aligned with the
MOE syllabus
.
Identify common student misconceptions and learning gaps and translate these insights into
better curriculum materials and interventions
.
Build curriculum that develops not only content mastery, but also
scientific reasoning, application and answering techniques
.
2. Stay Connected to the Classroom
Teach
Primary Science, Math and Lower Secondary Science
in our
1 Educator : 4 Students
small-group setting.
Use classroom observations and student performance to understand
where and why students struggle
.
Translate these insights back into curriculum development, creating a continuous cycle of
develop → teach → analyse → improve
.
Depending on subject competency and operational requirements, opportunities may also be available to teach or support
Upper Secondary Chemistry
.
3. Work Across Mathematics & Science Curriculum
Work directly with our
Head of Curriculum
on curriculum projects beyond your core Science portfolio.
Support the development and refinement of
Mathematics worksheets, assessments, answer keys and learning resources
.
Contribute to curriculum quality assurance, question design and resource development.
Develop broader capabilities in
curriculum design and educational content development
across subjects.
4. Innovative & Data-Informed Culture
Work in a team that continuously experiments with better ways of teaching and learning.
Use
student performance data, diagnostic insights and educator feedback
to inform curriculum decisions.
Help develop learning strategies that go beyond traditional tuition models.
Explore how
technology and data
can improve curriculum quality and student outcomes.
5. Collaborative & Supportive Team
Be part of a
close-knit, forward-thinking Curriculum and Educator Team
.
Collaborate regularly with the Head of Curriculum and fellow educators.
Receive feedback on curriculum and teaching while contributing your own observations and ideas.
Work cross-functionally on student support and organisational initiatives.
6. Professional Growth Opportunities
Develop expertise in
curriculum design, assessment development, teaching and educational analytics
.
Gain exposure to curriculum development across
Primary Science, Secondary Science and Mathematics
.
Take on increasing curriculum ownership as your capabilities develop.
Participate in cross-functional projects as the organisation grows.
7. Aligned Rewards & Incentives
Salary: $4,800 - $5,200 /month, depending on experience and qualifications.
Growth Bonuses: Stock units & Equity based on contribution and company success.
Who Should Apply
This role would be a strong fit if:
You are passionate about Science education and enjoy thinking deeply about how students learn.
You enjoy creating and improving educational materials, not just delivering existing lessons.
You are analytical and naturally ask why students make particular mistakes or struggle with certain concepts.
You are comfortable moving between curriculum development and classroom teaching.
You are meticulous and care about scientific accuracy, question quality and the finer details of educational materials.
You are driven, resilient and comfortable working in a growing organisation where processes are continuously improving.
You want to develop beyond classroom teaching and build deeper capabilities in curriculum and educational development.
What Makes You Succeed
Education & Experience
A
degree in Chemistry or a related Science discipline
is strongly preferred.
Strong academic foundation in Science, with sufficient subject depth to teach
Primary and Lower Secondary Science
confidently.
Academic background in Chemistry should provide sufficient subject foundation to potentially support
Upper Secondary Chemistry
, subject to demonstrated teaching and syllabus competency.
Prior experience in
Primary Science curriculum development, educational content development or teaching
is strongly preferred.
Experience teaching Primary Science and/or Secondary Science in a school, tuition or enrichment environment would be advantageous.
Experience developing Mathematics curriculum or educational resources would be advantageous but is
not required
.
Curriculum & Teaching Skills
Strong understanding of Science concepts and their progression from
Primary to Secondary levels
.
Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into
clear, age-appropriate explanations and learning materials
.
Ability to create and refine worksheets, assessments, lesson plans, answer keys and educator resources.
Strong understanding of
question design, assessment and answering techniques
.
Ability to identify student misconceptions and develop targeted interventions.
Strong written communication and editorial skills.
Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
Ability to personalise instruction according to individual student needs.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in
Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
.
Comfortable working with student performance data and basic educational analytics.
Familiarity with productivity and teaching technologies such as
Notion, ClickUp, Miro or similar tools
is advantageous.
Comfortable learning and adopting new curriculum-development and educational technologies.
Personal Attributes
A genuine passion for
teaching and curriculum development
.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Curious and analytical, with an interest in understanding
why students succeed or struggle
.
Positive and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
Adaptable to a fast-paced and evolving environment.
A collaborative team player who can also independently manage assigned curriculum projects.
Open to feedback and willing to continuously refine both curriculum and teaching practices.
What Your Daily Role Looks Like
Primary Science Curriculum Development
As the
core responsibility of the role
, you will:
Develop and refine
Primary 3 to Primary 6 Science
curriculum materials.
Create worksheets, topical practices, lesson resources, revision materials and assessments.
Develop answer keys, marking guidelines and educator notes.
Ensure curriculum materials are aligned with the relevant
MOE syllabus and assessment requirements
.
Review materials for
scientific accuracy, clarity, progression and appropriate difficulty
.
Develop questions that assess conceptual knowledge, application, interpretation and scientific reasoning.
Identify recurring student misconceptions and create resources to address them.
Develop differentiated resources for students with different levels of mastery.
Curriculum Analysis & Quality Assurance
Analyse student work, diagnostic assessments and academic performance to identify
content gaps, misconceptions and skill deficiencies
.
Gather feedback from educators on how curriculum materials perform in actual lessons.
Use these insights to continually improve existing resources.
Conduct quality assurance checks before curriculum materials are deployed.
Research relevant syllabus and assessment developments.
Support the development of diagnostic and intervention resources.
The objective is to establish a continuous curriculum improvement cycle:
Develop → Implement → Observe → Analyse → Refine
Teaching Responsibilities
Depending on student and operational requirements:
Teach
Primary Science, Math and Lower Secondary Science
in small groups of up to four students.
Plan and deliver lessons tailored to individual student needs.
Diagnose learning gaps and adapt instruction accordingly.
Provide personalised feedback and monitor student progress.
Develop students' conceptual understanding, scientific reasoning and examination skills.
Support students in examination preparation and the development of independent learning habits.
Feed classroom observations back into curriculum development.
Where appropriate and subject to demonstrated competency, the Curriculum Educator may also be deployed to support
Upper Secondary Chemistry
.
Mathematics Curriculum Support
Under the guidance of the
Head of Curriculum
, you will:
Assist with the development and refinement of Mathematics learning materials.
Support the creation of worksheets, practices, assessments and answer keys.
Assist with curriculum quality assurance and resource reviews.
Review materials for clarity, consistency and appropriate progression.
Support question development and formatting.
Analyse student performance where appropriate to identify areas where curriculum resources can be strengthened.
Primary Science remains the principal curriculum ownership of this position; Mathematics curriculum development is a supporting responsibility under the Head of Curriculum.
Other Duties
Participate in curriculum and educator team meetings.
Contribute to student diagnostic and academic support initiatives.
Assist with classroom preparation and curriculum resource management where required.
Participate in organisational development and cross-functional projects.
Support centre events, workshops and educational activities where required.
Where relevant, contribute educational insights or materials for the organisation's parent and student resources.
Working Arrangement
10am - 7pm (Four Weekdays)
One weekend working day
(Saturday or Sunday), where required.
Curriculum-first role
, complemented by teaching responsibilities.
Teaching deployment primarily across
Primary Science, Math and Lower Secondary Science
.
Teaching load to be balanced against curriculum responsibilities and organisational requirements.
TLS Tutorials is a tuition centre in Newton offering primary and secondary school tuition in Singapore. We believe that every student learns differently, which is why we offer small group tuition where each student receives the individualized attention they need to succeed. Our tutors are highly qualified and experienced in teaching Math and Science at the primary and secondary levels. They are trained to identify and address the specific needs of each student, helping them become confident and independent learners. We offer Math and Science tuition at various levels such as A Math tuition, O-Level Math tuition, lower secondary Science tuition and O-Level Science tuition to help students achieve better results.