UWCSEA Dover is seeking a qualified and experienced Teacher of High School Chinese, including Language A, from August 2024.
The appointee will teach High School First Language and Language Acquisition Chinese. UWCSEA delivers both the IB Chinese A Language and Literature course as well as the IB Chinese B Language Aquisition course in Grades 11 and 12. In Grades 9 and 10 we offer our own UWCSEA Chinese courses for First and Foreign Languages. The successful candidate will be experienced in teaching Chinese; including First Language, to this age group. The appointee will be joining a large and highly collaborative Chinese department as well as a broader languages team that includes French, Spanish, Korean, German, Dutch and Japanese teachers.
At UWCSEA we are looking for an educator who is committed to the UWC mission and in modelling the UWCSEA values: commitment, compassion, inclusion, integrity, openness, responsibility, trust. We strongly believe all faculty and staff are mentors to our students in the classroom and beyond. We are searching for individuals committed to the holistic growth of students, and committed to participate in the five key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and Service. We are also looking for an educator who is positive and enthusiastic about creating and contributing to a school that is evolving.
Please note that to apply for this role, you must have an internationally recognised qualification and reside in Singapore. You must also be readily available from August 2024.
By applying for this job, you are committed to meet the vaccination requirement by the Singapore Government. You may refer to https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/vaccination-requirements-as-a-condition-for-mom-passes for the latest requirement.
Main Responsibilities
- Teachers should be willing to contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Chinese and broader High School teams.
- Teachers should construct learning experiences that challenge students, support the diversity of learners in each classroom and demonstrate a strong commitment to concept-based teaching and learning.
- Teachers should ensure assessments support ongoing learning and provide timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments.
- Teachers should demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning.
- Teachers should keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication with parents.
Expectations and Standards
- Follow the UWCSEA Professional Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
- Teach in line with the UWCSEA Teacher Standards
Person Specifications
- A good degree and a recognised teaching qualification or certification are expected.
- Experience of teaching IBDP Chinese A and B would be highly desirable, and experience or interest in curriculum development is advantageous.
- The ability to engage with students and to engender enthusiasm for learning is a prerequisite for teaching at UWCSEA.
- Applicants should be enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural environment.
- Academic expectations include enthusiastic participation in Professional Learning
- Pastoral expectations include the leadership of a mentor group unless the teacher is exempted due to other responsibilities
- On average the College expects a yearly contribution of two sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or Service.
- Teachers should be willing and eager to participate in the five key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and Service
- The College expects that teachers will participate enthusiastically in the curricular Outdoor Education experiences which are relevant to their students and will also occasionally volunteer for holiday Outdoor Education trips.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
Applications
The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.
