Relief Teacher - Middle School and High School

UWC South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UWC South East Asia (UWCSEA) Dover and East campuses seek Relief Teachers to cover for colleagues on medical or other leave.

Applicants must hold an internationally recognised teaching qualification and reside in Singapore, and be available when needed. The role involves teaching classes as required, with planning for advanced cover, and providing feedback on student progress. Opportunities may arise to supervise student activities.

Qualifications

• A good degree and recognized teaching qualification are essential.
• Experience in teaching students in a school context is essential.
• Experience in an international school context is an advantage.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
• Flexibility, positivity and the ability to build rapport with students is important.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as required with some planning if it is an advanced cover.
• Provide feedback on student progress if appropriate.
• There may be opportunities to take on supervisory duties (students’ activities).

Job description

UWCSEA Dover and East are looking for Relief Teachers to provide cover for colleagues who are absent on medical or other leave.

Please note that to apply for this role, you must have an internationally recognised qualification and reside in Singapore. You must also be available whenever needed.

Main Responsibilities

• To teach classes as required with some planning if it is an advanced cover.
• To provide feedback on student progress if appropriate.
• There may be opportunities to take on supervisory duties (students’ activities).

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 and recognized teaching qualification are essential.
• Experience in teaching students in a school context is essential.
• Experience in an international school context is an advantage.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
• Flexibility, positivity and the ability to build rapport with students is important.

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 marginalised 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.