
Part-Time Teacher of Middle and High School Physical Education Maternity Cover
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Part-Time Teacher of Middle and High School Physical Education [Maternity Cover]
UWCSEA has a vacancy for January 2026 at its East Campus for a Part-Time Teacher of Middle and High School Physical Education to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidate must have a tertiary qualification in relevant subjects and significant experience teaching secondary (Middle and High School) physical education. The successful candidate will be an excellent and inspiring practitioner who is passionate about delivering an engaging concept-based PE curriculum.
Please note that to apply for this role, you must have an internationally recognised qualification and reside in Singapore. You must also be readily available from August 2025.
The appointed Teacher of Middle School & High School Physical Education will oversee the quality of the learning within their classes and ensure that the values, which underpin the College's mission, are reflected in student learning experiences. The appointee will teach across both Middle School and High Schools and will play an active role in continually supporting our positive environment in order for all students to thrive.
Main Responsibilities
- Teachers construct learning experiences that challenge students, support the diversity of learners in each classroom. This includes demonstrating a strong commitment to concept based teaching and learning, along with a commitment to putting intercultural understanding into practice within the classroom.
- Teachers contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Physical Education and broader divisional teams.
- Middle School PE teachers plan and teach a variety of levels with a good understanding of the progression of conceptual PE education from grades 6 to 8.
- High School PE teachers plan and teach a variety of levels with a good understanding of the progression of conceptual PE education from grades 9 to 10.
- Teachers incorporate intercultural understanding into academic learning and the classroom environment.
- Teachers ensure assessments support ongoing learning and provide timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to students.
- Teachers demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning. Teachers keep parents informed about their children's learning, and are proactive in communication with parents.
- Teachers support personal and social emotional learning through academic classes. They also work collaboratively with the Heads of Grade, Counselling, Learning Support and EAL departments as part of a student support services team in order to support all students in thriving.
Expectations and Standards
Person Specifications
- A good degree and a recognised teaching qualification or certification are expected.
- Demonstrated excellence in 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.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, self-manage and to think and act in critical, creative and innovative ways to support teaching and learning.
- 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, unless the teacher is exempted due to other responsibilities (this is most likely for part time teachers).
- 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 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. Culturally competent practitioner who is committed to developing student access to diverse and representational literature and media.
- A commitment to intercultural understanding in an international school environment and understanding how challenges and opportunities around diversity, equity, and inclusion impacts students, colleagues, parents, and themselves.
- A passion for working with young adolescents and understanding the unique developmental needs of 11–14 year olds.
Applications
Apply via our job portal by Thursday, 11 September 11:59 pm Singapore 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.
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