Educational Support roles

Here are some reasons why you could consider joining the College at an exciting time in its development:

• The implementation of our bespoke College-wide K–12 concept-based curriculum, the integration of technology into teaching and learning, and a significant focus on educating for ethical dispositions are just some of the exciting initiatives our staff are currently involved in.
• Our mission and values guide all that we do; if your values resonate with ours and you are willing to play an active role in bringing our mission to life through your role at the College please consider joining us!

• The 5,500 students at UWCSEA are selected through a process that takes a holistic view so that all students can be immersed in the five elements of our learning programme. Aged between 4 and 19 years old, they are typically the children of the expatriate community in Singapore. Explore our community, and perhaps take a virtual tour of the campus you are interested in joining.

• We provide a professional learning programme that brings international experts to the school and supports staff in their professional learning journey.
• Our academic results are outstanding, but our focus on holistic education means our educational support staff are involved in helping to deliver all aspects of the learning programme. Many are involved directly in delivering our activities, outdoor education and service programmes.
• Our international community are all active contributors to the culture of care and wellbeing that underpins our dynamic environment; all staff are respected and valued members of a high-functioning professional community who bring, and are invited to share, their expertise.
• We invest in scholarships for approximately 100 students each year, who come from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and add to the vibrancy of our College community and our working environment.

Qualifications and/or required certifications are outlined in each job description and are based on the needs of the position, however we generally consider candidates with two or more years of experience and/or with experience working in a school setting. 

You should be prepared to be a committed and enthusiastic participant in each of the five elements of our holistic UWCSEA learning programme: Academics; Activities; Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education; and Service. Specifically this means that, you may be asked to:

• contribute to the Activities and/or Service programmes
• be willing to undertake pastoral responsibilities, depending on the job
• participate in Outdoor Education experiences relevant for the job; this includes the occasional opportunity to volunteer to accompany students for holiday-time expeditions and trips

All our staff have a commitment to lifelong learning, and are provided with extensive professional development. This is delivered via both a structured annual individual Professional Learning Programme and a College-wide focus on best practice implementation.

All our staff members are enthusiastic about working within a multi-cultural environment. Flexibility of approach and a collaborative style are essential. We believe that our students’ learning and growth through the five elements of our learning programme is even more exciting and enriching when they interact with peers, teachers and supportive adults who bring a diversity of backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives to campus.

Along with a competitive employment package, UWCSEA offers the incredibly high rewards that come from working with remarkable young people and high-performing colleagues in a climate of innovation, collaboration and collegiality. 

Furthermore, we offer outstanding levels of professional learning. Opportunities include structured internal courses, a self-driven Professional Learning Programme, and access to professional learning opportunities relevant to your position.

Note that all positions are local hire, and are subject to the employment requirements of the Singapore government.

UWCSEA takes its responsibility for the safeguarding of the children and young people in its charge very seriously. All appointments to posts at the College are subject to the successful completion of the pre-employment checks, including checks with previous employers and with criminal record agencies. 

We expect all staff and other adults associated with the College to share this commitment and to immediately report any concerns regarding a student’s safety or wellbeing. All staff are required to undertake and keep up to date safeguarding training; first aid certification is also available to all staff.

UWCSEA is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes applications from those who wish to join a community which is inclusive, and which celebrates diversity.

In keeping with our mission and ethos, we seek to build a diverse community that represents a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We believe that our students’ learning, interactions and growth is more enriching when they interact with peers, teachers and staff who bring a diversity of backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives to campus.

Explore our on-going work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.