Job Description

UWCSEA East is looking for a Teacher of High School English from August 2023.

The successful incumbent will teach a range of first language English Language and Literature classes from Grade 9 to Grade 12, including IGCSE and IB Diploma classes.

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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 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 and Standards

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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 key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academic; Personal & Social Education; Service; Activities; Outdoor Education.

Academic expectations include enthusiastic participation in Professional Development, both that which is mandated by the College and that which is identified by the teacher.

Pastoral expectations include the leadership of a mentor group, unless the teacher is exempted due to other responsibilities.

On average the College expects a yearly contribution of two sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or Service.

The College expects that teachers will participate enthusiastically in the curricular Outdoor Education

Experiences that are relevant to their students and will also occasionally volunteer for holiday Outdoor Education trips.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about teaching within a multi-cultural environment. Flexibility of approach and a collaborative style is essential.

Application

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.