Teachers

Date: 29/01/2024

Ref. No: 3-10-83/24

Do you want to be part of a dynamic, vibrant, and friendly community that offers you support and opportunities to grow as a teacher? UWC Mostar seeks to appoint dedicated and inspired educators who are committed to the intellectual, social, and ethical development of students and who recognize that learning also takes place beyond the classroom. We value candidates who are drawn to the distinctive educational experience of the United World Colleges, and to UWC Mostar’s unique mission within the movement.

UWC Mostar offers:

  • Housing for international staff and staff coming from remote parts of BiH
  • Local taxes paid
  • Return flight for international staff each year
  • Daily meal (food) allowance
  • National health insurance

     Currently, the following positions will be available from August 2024:

  1. Teacher of IBDP Economics, full-time position on fixed term.
  2. Teacher of IBDP Social and Cultural Anthropology, part-time position (75%) on fixed term (temporary replacement until July 2025).
  3. House-parent, full-time position on fixed term (temporary replacement until July 2025).
  4. House-parent, part-time position (50%) on fixed term, one or more employees will be needed which should be confirmed by March, 31st.

 

TEACHING POSITIONS (1-2)

Minimum qualifications:

  • University degree in the subject or relevant fields (min 4-year degree/240 ECTS).
  • Proven fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to use and leverage technology for the teaching and learning process.

Qualifications that would be an advantage:

  • Previous teaching experience, ideally in the IB Diploma Program.
  • Previous experience working at United World Colleges or IB schools.
  • Professional teaching qualifications.
  • Readiness and qualifications to teach ToK in addition to the subject advertised.
  • Ability of meeting all IB requirements and deadlines.

Other desired qualifications:

  • Commitment to UWC mission and values.
  • International mindedness and ability to work well in a multicultural

environment.

  • Ability to develop good relationships within a team and work positively and constructively with others.
  • Willingness to engage students beyond regular classroom hours.
  • Willingness to assume pastoral care duties as house parent or residential mentor.
  • Ability and willingness to actively participate in the school’s Co-Curricular program.

 

Main responsibilities and job duties:

  • To prepare and perform teaching work with professionalism, and apply a high level of pedagogical and methodological skills.
  • To plan and deliver the prescribed curriculum for the subject taught.
  • To actively participate in the improvement of the teaching process.
  • To constantly work on self-development and participate in professional development organized by the school.
  • To monitor the academic performance of the students and report on it according to the requirements of the College.
  • To perform residential duties when necessary.
  • To supervise and administrate at least one CAS activity.

HOUSE-PARENT POSITIONS (3-4)

Minimum qualifications:

  • University degree (min 4-year degree/240 ECTS) in Psychology or Pedagogy or any teaching field.
  • Proven fluency in English language.

Qualifications that would be an advantage:

  • Passed First Aid Course.
  • Previous relevant work experience (welfare and care for children).
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Interest in working with students ages 16-19.
  • International awareness: ability of making positive interactions in a multicultural environment.
  • Team work.
  • Organisational skills and ability for prioritisation of urgent tasks.

Main responsibilities and job duties:

  • Pastoral care of students in the residence.
  • Safety and welfare of the students in the residence.
  • Responsible for logistics of the residences: supplies, equipment.
  • Living in the residence (separate apartment provided).

How to apply

Interested applicants for all positions should send the following documents to:

  • CV (maximum 2 pages).
  • Brief cover letter stating how you meet the requirements (maximum 1 page).
  • Contact information for two professional referees.

Applications for all the positions will be open from Tuesday 30/01/2024 until February 20/02/2024.

Please specify the title of the post you are applying for in the subject line.

Incomplete and untimely applications will not be considered.

Candidates who fulfil the criteria specified in the vacancy notice will be invited for an interview.

UWC Mostar is committed to safeguarding our students and the children and young people in Mostar. All our staff members are expected to share that commitment. Successful applicants for a position at UWC Mostar will undergo background checks, including reference requests from past employers as well as checks with law enforcement authorities and other governmental agencies.