Company Overview
The Narrative Nest Singapore designs and delivers contemporary education programmes for schools and youth organisations.
Our public speaking programmes develop students’ confidence, clarity, and ability to communicate effectively through interactive, practice-based sessions.
Job Summary
Facilitate public speaking workshops for primary, secondary, and tertiary students. You will teach specific speaking techniques, guide students in preparing structured presentations, and provide individual feedback to improve their delivery.
Responsibilities
- Deliver structured workshops based on provided lesson plans
- Teach and model techniques such as voice projection, pacing, articulation, and audience engagement
- Guide students in planning, organising, and delivering speeches and presentations
- Facilitate discussions and basic debate activities where required
- Provide clear, individual feedback using defined evaluation criteria
- Ensure sufficient practice and application of techniques taught
- Maintain an engaging and well-managed classroom environment
- Adapt delivery to different age groups, ability levels, and class dynamics
- Coordinate with programme leads, co-facilitators, and school staff
Requirements
- Strong command of spoken English with clear articulation and delivery
- Able to explicitly teach and demonstrate public speaking techniques
- Confident managing students across primary to tertiary levels
- Able to scaffold speech preparation and provide constructive, individualised feedback
- Able to follow structured lesson plans and meet learning objectives within session time
- Adaptable, punctual, prepared, and reliable in school environments
- Eligible to work in Singapore
- Registered with MOE as an Instructor/Trainer (MOE IRS), or willing to apply when required
- Minimum GCE ‘A’ Levels or Diploma
Background in Communication, English, Education, Theatre, or related fields is advantageous.
Preferred Experience
- At least 2 years of experience teaching or coaching public speaking or similar programmes
- Experience working with students across different age groups
- Experience delivering structured school-based workshops
Programme Expectations
Facilitators may be required to:
- Deliver clearly defined speaking techniques across structured lessons
- Use curated materials for speech preparation
- Facilitate individual and group presentations
- Complete individual feedback or evaluation rubrics
Engagement Details
- Engagement: Freelance, programme-based
- Schedule: Weekday mornings or afternoons
- Location: Schools and institutions across Singapore
- Session structure: Varies by programme and school
Compensation
- Assistant Trainer: $25 - $30/hour
- Main Trainer: $45–$60/hour
Application
Send a short introduction and relevant experience to *************
Subject: Freelance Facilitator Application – Public Speaking
Please include:
- Public speaking or teaching experience
- Age groups you have worked with
- Types of programmes conducted
Job Types: Freelance, Student Job
Work Location: In person
Experience: Classroom facilitation – 1 year preferred
Licence/Certification: MOE IRS required
Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour
Education:
- Local Polytechnic Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:
- classroom facilitation: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person