Job Description

UWCSEA East is looking for a Teacher of High School Entrepreneurship, Business and Economics (Part-time) from August 2024.The appointee will part of the team who deliver our bespoke UWCSEA Social Entrepreneurship and/or Economics courses in Grades 9 and 10 and there may be an opportunity to teach IBDP Business Management or Economics as well.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

• Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Business/Entrepreneurship/Economics departments and to the broader High School teams.
• 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.
• Ensure assessments support ongoing learning and provide timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning.
• Keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication with parents.

It should be noted that the College is a dynamic and high-energy environment: the rewards are high \xe2\x80\x93 but so are the demands on teacher\'s time and engagement.Expectations and Standards

• Follow the

and . * Teach in line with thePerson Specifications

• A degree and a teaching qualification is a prerequisite. Experience or interest in curriculum development is advantageous.
• The successful candidate would have experience in teaching Business Studies or Entrepreneurship and Economics related courses to 14-16 year olds.
• It would be beneficial if the successful candidate would have experience in teaching IBDP Business Management/Economics.
• The ability to engage with students and engender enthusiasm for learning is a prerequisite for teaching at UWCSEA.
• 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.
• There may be the opportunity to lead a mentor group in Grades 9-12.
• On average the College expects a yearly contribution of two sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or Service for full time staff. For a part-time role this expectation would be adjusted to be in keeping with part time staff\'s working hours.
• 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.
• Applicants should be enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural environment. Flexibility of approach and a collaborative style are essential.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners

ApplicationsThe 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.

UWCSEA