High School Economics Teacher (IB Diploma)

About the role

UWCSEA is seeking a Teacher of High School Economics to join its Dover campus in August 2027. The successful candidate will deliver IB Diploma Economics to Grades 11‑12 and may also teach the school’s bespoke Economics and Social Enterprise courses for Grades 9‑10.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Economics and Business team and the wider High School.
• Design and deliver concept‑based learning experiences that challenge and support a diverse range of learners.
• Develop and implement assessments that support ongoing learning, providing timely and relevant feedback.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum planning and create authentic, innovative learning engagements.
• Maintain effective classroom management, addressing academic, social, and emotional dimensions of learning.
• Communicate proactively with parents about student progress.

Required profile

• A degree in Economics or a related discipline.
• A recognized teaching qualification.
• Extensive experience teaching IB Diploma Economics or equivalent in a high‑school setting.
• Experience teaching Economics and/or Social Enterprise for Grades 9‑10 is advantageous.
• Pastoral leadership of a mentor group for Grades 9‑12.
• Willingness to engage in UWCSEA’s five key educational elements: Academics, Activities, Outdoor Education, Personal and Social Education, and Service.

Required skills