Teacher of High School Physics and Coordinated Science

United World College of South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) East Campus invites applications for a Teacher of High School Physics and Coordinated Science to start August 2027. The appointee will teach IB Diploma Physics and Grade 9/10 Coordinated Science, mentor 14–18 students, and collaborate with a high school grade level team.

The Science Department offers well-resourced laboratories and a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• A good degree and a recognized teaching qualification or certification.
• Active participation in Professional Learning.
• Pastoral leadership of a mentor group unless exempted due to other responsibilities.
• Willingness to participate in Activities, Outdoor Education, Personal and Social Education and Service.

Responsibilities

• Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Science and High School teams.
• Design learning experiences that challenge students and demonstrate concept-based teaching and learning.
• Ensure assessments provide timely, relevant feedback on formative and summative work.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and communicate with parents about student progress.

Skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Concept-based teaching

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor degree

Teaching qualification/certification

Job description

UWCSEA has a vacancy for August 2027 at its East Campus for a Teacher of High School Physics and Coordinated Science. The appointee will teach IB Diploma Physics and UWCSEA Grade 9/10 Coordinated Science courses. The successful candidate will also be a mentor for 14-18 students and join a high school grade level team.

The Science Department is composed of enthusiastic and dynamic teachers who work in a very well-resourced environment for learning. Teaching takes place in dedicated science laboratories that are part of a large, vibrant Science faculty at UWCSEA.

At UWCSEA we are looking for an educator who is committed to the UWC mission and in modelling the UWCSEA values: commitment, compassion, inclusion, integrity, openness, responsibility and trust. We strongly believe all faculty and staff are mentors to our students in the classroom and beyond. We are searching for individuals committed to the holistic growth of students, and committed to participate in the five key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and Service. We are also looking for an educator who is positive and enthusiastic about creating and contributing to a school that is evolving.

Main Responsibilities

• Teachers should be willing to contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Science 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

Person Specifications

• A good degree and a recognized teaching qualification or certification are expected.
• Academic expectations include enthusiastic participation in Professional Learning
• Pastoral expectations 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 1.5 sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or Service.
• 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
• 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.

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures 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.