Job Description

UWCSEA East has part-\xc2\xadtime vacancies for teachers of High School Spanish from August 2024.
The successful candidate will teach a range of Spanish language acquisition classes from Beginner to Intermediate level in the High School, possibly with classes in Primary School too. Enthusiasm for and experience of teaching students between age range 14 to 18 is essential. Candidates who also have experience of teaching Primary and/or Middle School Spanish will be at an advantage. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they are an excellent and inspiring practitioner with the drive to continually develop within the profession. The actual determination of classes will be dependent on the skill set of the appointee, the needs of our students and time-tabling
requirements.

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Main Responsibilities

• Teachers contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Spanish Department, Languages faculty, and School teams.
• Teachers construct learning experiences that challenge students, support diverse learners in each classroom, and demonstrate a strong commitment to concept-\xc2\xadbased teaching and learning.
• Teachers utilise the UWCSEA Learning Principles as a foundation for effective teaching and learning.
• Teachers ensure assessments support ongoing learning and provide timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments.
• Teachers demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning.
• Teachers keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication with parents.

Expectations and Standards

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Person Specifications

• A good degree with a specialisation in an area specific to this position and a recognised teaching qualification or certification are expected.
• The ideal candidate has a proven record as a successful teacher of Spanish as an additional language.
• Teachers should be willing and eager to participate in the five key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academics\xcd\xbe Activities\xcd\xbe Outdoor Education\xcd\xbe Personal and Social Education and Service.
• Academic expectations include enthusiastic participation in Professional Learning.
• On average the College expects a yearly contribution of two sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or Service, or equivalent for a part\xc2\xad-time role.
• 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 and/or Service trips.
• 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 adolescents and younger children and understand their unique developmental needs.

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.

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