UWCSEA Dover has a vacancy for January 2025 for a part time Teacher of Middle School Art. The initial contract will be for one term until the end of June 2025 with the option to renew for another school year in August 2026.
The successful applicant will be an experienced and committed Art educator with a passion and desire to play a key role in delivering and developing an exciting, considered art program. A proven track record in enthusing students to achieve personal creative fulfilment and a love of art in their students is a must.
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 17th January 2025
Main Responsibilities
- Teachers should be willing to contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Visual Arts department and broader Middle 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 utilise the UWCSEA Learning Principles as a foundation for effective 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 recognized teaching qualification or certification are expected.
- Teachers should be willing and eager to participate in the five elements of UWCSEA's holistic learning programme: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and Service.
- Academic expectations include enthusiastic participation in Professional Learning.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
- Applicants should have a passion for working with young adolescents and understand the unique developmental needs of 11–14 year olds.
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.
