UWCSEA East has a vacancy for a teacher of both High School English A (first language) with a possibility of English B (English as an Additional Language) from August 2025.
Main Responsibilities
- Teachers should be willing to contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the English and broader High School teams.
- Teachers should construct learning experiences that challenge students, support diversity of learning 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 in English and a recognised teaching qualification/certification/licence are expected.
- Experience in English Language Learning (EAL/ESL etc) or Applied Linguistics is desirable, but not essential.
- Experience of teaching the IB Diploma English A courses for Literature, and Language and Literature.
- The ability to engage with students and to engender enthusiasm for learning is a prerequisite for teaching at UWCSEA.
- 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 be enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural environment. Flexibility of approach and a collaborative style are essential.
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.
