Part-Time Teacher of High School Economics and Business

United World College; Southwest; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

United World College is seeking a passionate part-time Teacher of High School Economics and Business for its Dover Campus starting August 2025. The role involves teaching IB Diploma courses and contributing to a collaborative educational environment focused on diverse learning needs. Applicants must hold an internationally recognized qualification and reside in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching IBDP Economics and Business Management is advantageous.
• Willingness to participate in UWCSEA's five key elements of education.

Responsibilities

• Construct learning experiences that challenge students and support diversity.
• Provide timely feedback on assessments and engage in collaborative curriculum planning.

Skills

Economics

Business

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Education

Degree in Economics/Business

Job description

UWCSEA is seeking a passionate and committed part time Teacher of High School Economics and Business to join our Dover Campus in August 2025.

The successful candidate should be able to teach IB Diploma Economics (Grades 11 and 12) and/or IB Diploma Business Management, with opportunities to teach our bespoke UWCSEA Economics and Social Enterprise courses to students in Grades 9 and 10. There are also opportunities for teaching Theory of Knowledge or our UWCSEA Perspectives course for Grade 9 students.

The Economics and Business Department is a large team composed of enthusiastic and dynamic teachers who work in a very well-resourced environment for learning. Teachers are actively engaging in resource development across each of the UWC courses. Collectively the team is striving to ensure all students can access learning and excel to the best of their abilities.

The actual determination of classes will be dependent on the skill set of the appointee, the needs of our students and timetabling requirements.If you are an innovative educator with a passion for Economics and Business education, we invite you to apply and join our incredible school in Singapore.

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 2025.

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 show a willingness to be involved in collaborative curriculum planning, developing authentic and innovative learning engagements and 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

• Follow theUWCSEA Professional Code of Conduct andSafeguarding Code of Conduct.

• Teach in line with theUWCSEA Teacher Standards

Person Specifications

• A degree in Economics/Business and a teaching qualification is a prerequisite.

• Experience or interest in curriculum development and assessment design is advantageous.

• Extensive experience of teaching Economics and/or Social Enterprise related courses for Grade 9 and 10 students would be advantageous.

• Extensive experience of teaching IBDP Economics and Business Management (or these subjects at a similar level) 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 contribution of two sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or Service, or equivalent for part time roles.

• 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.

Applications

Apply via our job portal by Wednesday, 21 May11:59 pmSingapore Time

The 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.