Teacher of Middle School Art [Part-Time]
UWCSEA East is seeking a passionate and experienced Teacher of Middle School Art [Part-Time] to join our team in August 2025.
The successful candidate will be a dedicated and flexible Art educator with a strong commitment to delivering and developing an engaging and well-considered Art programme. They should have a proven track record of inspiring students, fostering a love of Art, and guiding them toward personal creative fulfilment.A deep understanding of the unique developmental needs of 11–14 year-olds, and a passion for working with young adolescents are essential.
Beyond scheduled class time, the teacher is expected to contribute actively to department initiatives, support cross-disciplinary collaborations, and engage in broader school events. Knowledge of the local art scene is highly desirable, along with a willingness to establish partnerships with local artists and art institutions to enrich students’ learning experiences.
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.
Main Responsibilities- Teachers at UWCSEA are expected to contribute to all five elements of the College’s holistic learning programme:
Activities – Supporting co-curricular programmes
Outdoor Education – Encouraging experiential learning beyond the classroom
Personal and Social Education – Nurturing students’ personal growth
Service – Promoting social responsibility and community engagement
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Active participation in professional learning opportunities
- Follow the UWCSEA Professional Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
- Teach in line with the UWCSEA Teacher Standards
- A degree in Art or a related field and an internationally recognized teaching qualification or certification are expected.
- Residency in Singapore
- Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the Visual Arts department and broader Middle School teams.
- Design and implement learning experiences that challenge students, support diverse learners, and align with concept-based teaching and learning principles.
- Use the UWCSEA Learning Principles as a foundation for effective teaching and learning.
- Develop assessments that support ongoing learning, providing timely, relevant, and constructive feedback on both formative and summative assessments.
- Demonstrate effective classroom management, recognizing and addressing the academic, social, and emotional dimensions of student learning.
- Maintain clear and proactive communication with parents, keeping them informed about their child’s progress and learning journey.
Applications
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.