Head of Middle School Humanities

UWCSEA Dover has a vacancy for August 2026 for a Head of

Middle School Humanities (ages 11-14).

The

Middle School Head of Humanities, in collaboration with the Vice

Principal (Academic), leads the teaching and learning of Humanities

for all Middle School students. They lead their team of teachers in

creating a positive learning environment based on the values of

honesty, integrity, respect and responsibility. The Head of

Department fosters a sense of community within the Middle School

through their active leadership and interactions with students,

parents, teachers and the wider community.

The

successful candidate must have a tertiary qualification in relevant

subjects and must have the skills and relevant experience required

to teach Grade 6-8 classes in

Humanities.

Main

Responsibilities

Effective

Leadership - Leading across all five areas of the learning

programme

Puts student

learning at the forefront of all decisions and planning.

Has a clear vision for the department and translates this

into practical and achievable plans.

Ensures

that the learning programme in the department is consistent with

the UWCSEA mission, the UWCSEA Learning Principles, the UWCSEA

profile and with the strategic goals of the school, campus and

College.

Ensures that the learning programme

in the department develops and changes as necessary to match

developments in technology and educational

practice.

Professional

Development - Supporting the professional development of staff they

lead

Identifies and

utilizes the full potential of staff in the department by being

alert to professional development needs.

Mentors staff within the Professional Learning Programme,

and coaches where appropriate so that they work most

effectively.

Organises and / or runs

informal / formal Professional Development opportunities for the

department as individuals or as a

whole.

Collaboration -

working collaboratively within

teams

Enthuses and

motivates staff and fosters an environment where creativity and

collaboration flourish.

Involves people in

decisions, and delegates interesting and challenging

tasks.

Gives, expects and acts on constructive

feedback, and acknowledges error.

Assumes

shared and individual responsibility for successes and problems and

is happy to be accountable for the outcomes.

Sets clear boundaries and expectations providing freedom

for the team to work effectively.

Acts and

leads ethically and with

integrity.

Communication

• communicates effectively within and beyond their

team

Relates well to

individuals and deals sensitively with potentially difficult

situations with colleagues / students / parents and has effective

sensitive and / or difficult conversations.

Chairs meetings effectively and ensures opportunities for

more informal communication to take place within the

department.

Is clear and articulate in both

spoken and written communications with students, colleagues,

parents and the wider community.

Is proactive

in making appropriate information available to colleagues, pastoral

teams, parents and the College

community.

Teacher

Responsibilities :

Teachers should contribute positively to the

collaborative culture of the Humanities Department and broader

Middle School team.

Teachers should construct

learning experiences that challenge students, support the diversity

of learners in each classroom and demonstrate a strong commitment

to concept-based teaching and learning.

Teachers should utilise the UWCSEA Learning Principles as

a foundation for effective teaching and learning.

Teachers should ensure assessments support ongoing

learning and provide timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to

students on formative and summative assessments.

Teachers should demonstrate effective classroom

management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and

emotional dimensions of learning.

Teachers

should keep parents informed about the learning of their children,

and be proactive in communication with

parents.

Expectations and

Standards

Follow

the

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Safeguarding Code of

Conduct .

Lead in line with the

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Leadership Standards

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UWCSEA Teacher

Standards

Person

Specifications

good degree in Humanities or a closely related discipline and a

recognized teaching qualification or certification are

expected.

Suitable applicants should have

experienced middle leadership, or be able to demonstrate their

potential to lead a department.

Excellent

interpersonal skills, experience and pedagogical knowledge in areas

outlined by the UWCSEA Learning Principles and the UWCSEA

Profile.

Experience of developing

concept-based teaching approaches, contemporary assessment

practices and the application of blended learning to enhance

learning.

Ability to inspire, lead and model

pedagogical practices for improved student learning.

Teachers should be willing and eager to participate in

Outdoor Education; Personal and Social Education and

Service.

Academic expectations include

enthusiastic participation in Professional Learning.

Pastoral expectations include the leadership of a mentor

group, unless the teacher is exempted due to other

responsibilities.

On average the College

expects a yearly contribution of two sessions per week in each

season to Activities and / or Service.

The

College expects that teachers will participate enthusiastically in

the curricular Outdoor Education experiences (as a mentor this will

include one overseas trip per year) and will also occasionally

volunteer for holiday Outdoor Education trips and / or Service

Trips.

A commitment to diversity and inclusion

is essential alongside a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy

to meet the needs of our learners.

Applicants

should have a passion for working with young adolescents and

understand the unique developmental needs of 11-14 year

olds.

Applications

Estimated

Recruitment Timeline : Interviews will take place

during end October to early November, with an offer made to the

successful candidate by the mid / end

November.

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 marginalised

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.UWCSEA Dover has a vacancy for

August 2026 for a Head of Middle School Humanities (ages

11-14).

The Middle School Head of Humanities, in

collaboration with the Vice Principal (Academic), leads the

teaching and learning of Humanities for all Middle School students.

They lead their team of teachers in creating a positive learning

environment based on the values of honesty, integrity, respect and

responsibility. The Head of Department fosters a sense of community

within the Middle School through their active leadership and

interactions with students, parents, teachers and the wider

community.

The successful candidate must have a

tertiary qualification in relevant subjects and must have the

skills and relevant experience required to teach Grade 6-8 classes

in Humanities.