Job Description

UWCSEA has a vacancy for January 2023 at its East Campus for a Teacher of Middle School Spanish.

The appointee will teach a range of Language B (foreign language) classes from Beginner to Intermediate level for Grade 5 to Grade 8. 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.

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Main Responsibilities

• Teachers should be willing to contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Spanish and broader Middle School team.
• Teachers construct learning experiences that challenge students, support diverse learners in each classroom, and demonstrate a strong commitment to concept-based teaching and learning.
• Teachers utilise the UWCSEA

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.

Person Specifications

• A good degree with a specialization in an area specific to this position and a recognized teaching qualification or certification are expected.
• The ideal candidate has a proven record as a successful Middle School Spanish teacher and is also capable of teaching Primary and/or High School level Spanish.
• 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.
• Pastoral expectations include the leadership of an advisory 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 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.
• Culturally competent practitioner who is committed to developing student access to diverse and representational literature and media from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries.
• A good understanding of best practice in foreign language education. It is desirable that applicants have experience with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Applicants should have a passion for working with young adolescents and understand the unique developmental needs of 11-14 year olds.

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.