Teacher - Global Politics & Theory of Knowledge

Job title: Teacher of Global Politics & Theory of Knowledge

Salary: Salary £30,756 - £47,395 

About the role:

We are seeking a new colleague to join our Group 3 - Individuals and Societies team to teach within the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

The teaching responsibilities in this role would be delivering IBDP Global Politics (Higher and Standard Level) with IB DP Theory of Knowledge. There is also the opportunity for candidates to teach additional subjects in the future.

Experience teaching Global Politics within the IB DP Programme is desirable but for candidates transferring from different qualifications or other humanities subjects, the relevant IB DP training would be offered. A passion for teaching is essential.

About Us:

UWC Atlantic is the founding College of the United World College global education movement. Its home is the beautiful 12th Century St Donat’s Castle in South Wales, where students from over 90 countries come for two years to live and work together in a dynamic learning landscape.

UWC is a deliberately diverse, mission-driven international movement with a strong commitment to the educational principles of Kurt Hahn, its founder. It has a passionate belief in the importance of education as a force for good in the world - to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

Since 1962, UWC has entrusted students with authentic responsibility and guided them to make appropriate choices and to learn from their mistakes. It is through this trust, responsibility and accountability that students learn that they can make a difference (‘You are needed’) and that through effort and engagement they can achieve far more than they ever imagined (‘There is more in you than you think’).

UWC empowers bridge-builders, systems changers and compassionate global citizens through the delivery of a pioneering and distinctive IB (International Baccalaureate) educational model.

UWC’s student body is hugely diverse (from around 90 countries every year) based on its ability to reach out across the globe to attract and encourage new students from vastly differing political, religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. These inspirational young people, the next generation of leaders, are drawn from among the most marginalised groups of today’s world and the most privileged. Students are selected on their promise and potential to create impact in the fields of sustainability, social justice and peace. Atlantic College offers one of the most comprehensive scholarship programmes available at pre-University level, with 50% of students receiving financial support.

For all information and an application form please go to our website at: https://www.uwcatlantic.org/about-us/careers/current-vacancies

We will be holding an information session via Zoom for the role on Wednesday 29th May 2024 between 3-4pm (BST).  If you would like to register for this session, please email people@uwcatlantic.org and we will contact you prior to the date with a link to join.

Completed application forms should be emailed to: people@uwcatlantic.org

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 31 May 2024 at 08:00 (BST)

The interview process will begin on: Friday 7 June 2024

Please note that the only method of application we accept is a completed UWCA Application form - we do not accept CV’s.

UWC Atlantic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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