Teacher of Middle School English (Ages 11-14)

About the role

UWCSEA Dover is looking for a Teacher of Middle School English (ages 11-14) to start in August 2027. Classes are taught at Language A (mother tongue) level in language and literature, within a bespoke Concept-Based curriculum built around transferable ideas and active questions. The successful candidate must hold a tertiary qualification in relevant subjects and have significant teaching experience with 11-14 year olds.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the English department and the broader Middle School team.
• Design learning experiences that challenge and inspire students, support learner diversity and reflect a strong commitment to concept-based teaching.
• Use the UWCSEA Learning Principles as a foundation for teaching and learning.
• Ensure assessments give timely, relevant feedback on formative and summative work.
• Manage classrooms effectively, covering academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning.
• Keep parents informed and communicate proactively with them.
• Participate in the five key elements of a UWCSEA education: Academics, Activities, Outdoor Education, Personal and Social Education and Service, including mentoring a group of students on an overseas Outdoor Education trip and contributing on average two sessions per week per season to Activities and/or Service.

Required profile

• A good degree and a recognised teaching qualification or certification.
• Significant experience teaching English to 11-14 year olds.
• Experience developing concept-based approaches, contemporary assessment and blended learning.
• Ability to inspire, lead and model English pedagogy, and to collaborate and communicate clearly.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and to reading and recommending middle school literature.
• Understanding of the developmental needs of 11-14 year olds.

Applicants apply through the school's job portal by 17 November 2026 (23:59 Singapore time); appointments are subject to interview, references and identity and criminal record checks.