Part-Time Teacher of High School English

UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF SOUTH EAST ASIA - EAST; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Singapore is seeking a part-time teacher for High School English Language B starting August 2026. The role involves teaching English A Language and Literature classes for Grades 9 and 10 and may include IB English. The ideal candidate will hold a good degree in English and have teaching qualifications, with experience in multi-cultural settings being beneficial. Applicants should be flexible and collaborative, participating in a variety of educational activities to support the school's diverse community.

Qualifications

• Essential teaching experience at Grades 9 and 10 level.
• Desirable experience teaching IB English A.
• Willingness to engage in multi-cultural teaching.

Responsibilities

• Construct learning experiences that challenge students.
• Ensure assessments support ongoing learning.
• Maintain effective classroom management.

Skills

Experience of teaching English Language and Literature

Enthusiastic participation in Professional Development

Ability to adopt a collaborative style

Flexibility of approach

Education

Good degree in English (Literature or Language and Literature)

Recognized teaching qualification or certification

Job description

UWCSEA East has a part-time vacancy for a teacher of High School English Language B from August 2026.

The successful incumbent will teach a range of English A Language and Literature classes in Grades 9 and 10, with a possibility of teaching IB English A Language and Literature.

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

• Follow the UWCSEA Professional Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Teach in line with the UWCSEA Teacher Standards.

Person Specifications

• A good degree in English (Literature or Language and Literature) and a recognized teaching qualification or certification is essential.
• Experience of teaching English Language and Literature at Grades 9 and 10 level is also essential. Experience of teaching IB English A is desirable.
• 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 may 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, or equivalent to a part-time role.
• 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.

Applications

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.