Teacher of High School Economics

UWCSEA is looking for a Teacher of High School Economics to join its Dover campus in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach IB Diploma Economics in Grades 11 and 12 alongside opportunities to teach our bespoke UWCSEA Economics and Social Enterprise courses in Grades 9 and 10. The Economics and Business Department is a team composed of enthusiastic and dynamic teachers who work in a very well-resourced environment for learning. Teachers are actively engaging in resource development across each of the UWC courses. Collectively the team is striving to ensure all students can access learning and excel to the best of their abilities. Experience in and enthusiasm for offering IB Diploma Theory of Knowledge, or Business Management would be an advantage but is not essential. The actual determination of classes will be dependent on the skill set of the appointee, the needs of our students and timetabling requirements. Main Responsibilities • Teachers should be willing to contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Economics and Business team and broader High School. • 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 show a willingness to be involved in collaborative curriculum planning, developing authentic and innovative learning engagements and 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. It should be noted that the College is a dynamic and high-energy environment: the rewards are high – but so are the demands on teacher time and expectations of engagement. Expectations and Standards • Follow the UWCSEA Professional Code of Conducthttps://drive.google.com/file/d/13bs54xzI8EKebZ0_FpHsk3LndGd8AO3x/view?usp=sharing and Safeguarding Code of Conduct. • Teach in line with the UWCSEA Teacher Standards Person Specifications • A degree in Economics or related disciplines and a teaching qualification is a prerequisite. • Experience or interest in curriculum development and assessment design is advantageous. • Extensive experience of teaching Economics and/or Social Enterprise related courses for Grade 9 and 10 students would be advantageous. • Extensive experience of teaching IB Diploma Economics or the equivalent in a High School context is required. • Pastoral leadership of a mentor group in Grades 9-12. • 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. • On average the College expects a 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 and inclusion is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners. 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.