Job Description

UWCSEA has vacancies for August 2023 at its East Campus for Primary School Class Teacher (K1 to Grade 5- ages 4 - 11).

The successful candidate will be a highly resourceful and forward-thinking collaborator, passionate about delivering exciting learning. They will bring with them a passion for interdisciplinary learning and a rich understanding of concept based learning. The successful candidate will recognise the power of learner agency in building compassionate and efficacious students. They will also possess a range of strategies to build effective and engaging working relationships with students and colleagues.

Our teachers actively promote the College's Mission, Educational Goal, Values and Learning Principles through their supportive engagement with students, colleagues and parents. They actively participate in all five elements of the UWCSEA learning programme: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and Service. On average the College expects a yearly contribution of two sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or Service and, on occasion, volunteering for holiday Outdoor Education trips.

UWCSEA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from those who display a genuine interest in joining a community committed to furthering the conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion and creating a more inclusive community.

By applying for this job, you are committed to meet the vaccination requirement by the Singapore Government. You may refer to for the latest requirement.

Main Responsibilities

Provide a happy, stimulating, safe learning environment for all children and bring a sense of energy, joy and fun to the classroom.

Plan, teach and assess through engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote agentic learning and the holistic development of each child.

Reflect continually on your craft as a teacher and commit to personal and professional development and growth.

Employ a wide variety of learning and teaching strategies including the use of new technologies to make learning both effective and enjoyable.

Work as a member of a grade team, planning learning engagements collaboratively, sharing resources and offering insight to the team in areas of curriculum specialism.

Enthusiastically participate in professional learning, both that which is mandated by the College and that which is identified by the individual.

Contribute to the continuous professional development of Teaching Assistants

Integrate technology effectively within the classroom for learning, planning, assessment purposes and the documentation of student learning.

To build positive and effective relationships with all stakeholders.

This list is not exhaustive and includes all other tasks as reasonably directed by the Vice Principals and/or Principal

Expectations and Standards

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Person Specifications

A relevant degree in Primary Education from an accredited institution and a recognized professional teaching qualification or certification are essential.

A minimum of 3 - 5 years, classroom based teaching experience, preferably in international schools (4-11 year olds).

Experience teaching students who are English Language Learners

Experience of a concept based curriculum would be advantageous.

A committed and creative practitioner, you will be reflect on your own teaching and student outcomes, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative practice to raise achievement.

A passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.

The ability to engage with students and to engender enthusiasm for learning is a prerequisite for teaching at UWCSEA.

A willingness to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, enthusiastic participation in and delivery of Professional Learning is expected. Evidence of regular and recent professional learning.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and spoken. The language of the workplace and the language of instruction is English.

A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.

Knowledge of and experience of the following would be an advantage:

International curricula, their delivery and assessment

Concept-based teaching and learning - a desire to engage children in concept-based learning, where they develop big ideas both specific to subject areas and transcending them.

Readers' and Writers' Workshop approach

Reggio Emilia inspired, child centred, play based approaches

Creating agentic learning environments and opportunities

Honesty, integrity, compassion and a sense of humour

Applications

UWCSEA welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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.

UWCSEA is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes applications from those who wish to join a community which is inclusive, and which celebrates diversity.