Date posted:2024-06-03 | Writer: UWC Waterford Kamhlaba | Email: [email protected]
UWC Waterford Kamhlaba is an international school located in Eswatini, Africa. We are a part of the United World Colleges movement and offer education to students from diverse backgrounds. Our aim is to provide a challenging and transformative educational experience that empowers our students to become agents of positive change in their communities.
We are currently seeking an experienced English Literature Teacher for our High/Secondary School department. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching literature as per the IB DP curriculum.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in English Literature or related field
- TEFL/TESOL certificate preferred
- A postgraduate degree would be an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years of experience teaching literature at high/secondary school level
- Professional teaching qualification e.g. PGCE
- Knowledge of the IB DP curriculum
- Teach across the three Phases of the school: Lower Forms, IGCSE and IBDP
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to different learning styles
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Work with colleagues in the department to plan units and lesson, and to continually improve and align pedagogical approaches
- Contribute to student growth outside the classroom by supervising a community service activity, club and/or an extra-curricular activity
- Passion for student-centered teaching and learning and the ability to develop meaningful relationships with young people
- Serve as tutor to 12 students
- Perform residential duties
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at the College
Values and Attitudes:
At UWC Waterford Kamhlaba, we value diversity, inclusivity, empathy, respect, integrity, responsibility and sustainability. As such we expect all staff members including teachers to embody these values through their work with students.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for teaching literature while also being committed towards creating a safe space where every student feels valued regardless of their background or abilities. They should be able to inspire critical thinking among students while also fostering creativity.
If you meet the above criteria and share our values then we encourage you to apply for this position by submitting your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for this role at UWC Waterford Kamhlaba.
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Apply here: https://app.schrole.com/#/public/vacancy/366f4acd-0490-498d-81ff-6ba77844f52c
