Teacher of High School French [Part-Time]

United World College of South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Part-Time Teacher of High School French for August 2025. The successful candidate will teach a range of French language classes, contribute to a collaborative culture, and engage with a diverse student body. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and teaching qualification, with a passion for fostering inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in French or related field expected.
• Recognition as a qualified teacher required.
• Participation in professional learning is needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute positively to the French Language team culture.
• Construct learning experiences that challenge students.
• Provide timely feedback to students on assessments.

Skills

Collaboration

Diversity and Inclusion

Effective Classroom Management

Concept-based Teaching

Education

Degree in French or Language Acquisition

Recognised Teaching Qualification

Job description

UWCSEA East has a vacancy for August 2025 for a Part-Time Teacher of High School French.

The appointee will teach a range of Language B (foreign language) classes from Beginner to Intermediate level in High School (levels A1-B1 on the CEFR scale). Experience in teaching the IB French B and ab initio courses is preferred, but not required. The actual determination of classes will be dependent on the skill set of the appointee, the needs of our students and timetabling requirements.

The High School French Department is composed of three enthusiastic and dynamic teachers who work in a very well resourced environment for learning.

Please note that to apply for this role, you must have an internationally recognised qualification, currently reside or soon to 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 French Language team, the overall languages team 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 conceptbased 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 theUWCSEA Professional Code of Conduct andSafeguarding Code of Conduct.

• Teach in line with theUWCSEA Teacher Standards

Person Specifications

• A good degree in French or in French language acquisition and a recognised teaching qualification or certification are expected.

• 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 a tutor 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 for a part time role.

• 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 Monday, 23 June 202511:59 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.