Job Description

UWCSEA is looking for a part time teacher of High School Economics and Business to join its Dover Campus in August 2024.The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes from a combination of IB Diploma Economics and/or IB Diploma Business Management in Grades 11 and Grade 12, and/or our GCSE Economics courses in Grades 9 and 10. The actual determination of classes will be dependent on the skill set of the appointee, the needs of our students and timetabling requirements.The Economics and Business Department is composed of enthusiastic and dynamic teachers who work in a very well-resourced environment for learning. Teachers are completing curriculum development across each of the courses including our new UWCSEA Enterprise course. Collectively the team is striving to ensure all students can access learning and excel to the best of their abilities.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.Main Responsibilities

• Teachers should be willing to contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Economics and Business team and broader High School.
• 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 & Standards

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• A related degree and a teaching qualification is a prerequisite.
• Experience of teaching the IB Diploma Economics and/or IB Business Management course would be highly desirable.
• Passion for developing social entrepreneurship skills and experiences would be advantageous.
• 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
• 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 part time positions.
• 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.

ApplicationThe 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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