Teacher of Middle School English

United World College of South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UWCSEA Dover is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Middle School English for ages 11–14, starting August 2027. The role requires a tertiary qualification in relevant subjects and substantial teaching experience with early teens.

English classes are Language A, focusing on literature and language through a concept-based curriculum. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative English department, employ concept-based teaching, and support assessment practices with timely feedback.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in relevant subjects is required.
• Proven teaching experience with 11–14 year olds.
• Experience with concept-based teaching approaches an advantage.
• Strong English literacy knowledge and ability to develop critical readers and writers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute positively to the English department and Middle School team.
• Design learning experiences that challenge students and support diverse learners.
• Apply UWCSEA Learning Principles to teaching and learning.
• Ensure assessments provide timely feedback to students.

Skills

English teaching

Concept-based teaching

Team collaboration

Blended learning

Writers Workshop

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

UWCSEA Dover has a vacancy for a Teacher of Middle School English(ages 11- 14)to start in August 2027.

The successful candidate must have a tertiary qualification in relevant subjects and significant teaching experience teaching English 11 -14 year olds.English classes are at Language A (mother tongue) level in language and literature.UWCSEAuses a bespoke Concept-Based curriculum organized around the development of transferable ideas and focuses on the use of active questions to provide the structure and sequence needed to guide students towards conceptual understandings.

Main Responsibilities

• Teachers should be willing to contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the English department and broader Middle School team.
• Teachers should construct learning experiences that challenge and inspire students, support the diversity of learners in each classroom and demonstrate a strong commitment to concept-based teaching and learning.
• Teachers should utilise the UWCSEALearning Principlesas a foundation for effective 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, experience and pedagogical knowledge in areas outlined by the UWCSEA Learning Principles and the UWCSEA Profile.
• Experience of developing concept-based teaching approaches, contemporary assessment practices and the application of blended learning to enhance learning.
• A culturally competent practitioner who is committed to developing student access to diverse and representational literature and media.
• A good understanding of best practice in English and Literacy education. Candidates should have experience in developing students' skills as critical readers as well as creative and thoughtful writers.It is desirable that applicants have experience with the Writers Workshop pedagogical model.
• A commitment to reading and recommending middle school literature.
• Ability to inspire, lead and model pedagogical practices in English for improved student learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, self-manage and to think and act in critical, creative and innovative ways to support teaching and learning across the Middle School.
• 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 mentor group which includes accompanying students on an overseas Outdoor Education trip.
• On average, the College expects a yearly contribution of two sessions per week in each season to Activities and/or 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, equity, and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
• Applicants should have a passion for working with young adolescents and understand the unique developmental needs of 11–14 year olds.

Applications

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. 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.