Overview UWC Adriatic is seeking a Teacher of Chemistry. The deadline for applications has been extended until Wednesday, 31st March 2021. This is a one-year full-time post to cover a member of staff who will be on sabbatical leave. All UWC Adriatic full-time teachers are expected to teach for up to 18 hours per week. This position is best suited for candidates with experience in teaching the IBDP. The expertise to teach Chemistry Higher Level is essential. Position IB Diploma Teacher of Chemistry (HL) starting in August 2021. About the College UWC Adriatic is one of the 18 UWC schools and colleges across the world. The College shares the UWC Movement Mission to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC Adriatic is set in the picturesque village of Duino, near Trieste in north-eastern Italy. It offers a challenging holistic, residential educational programme including the two-year IB Diploma (taught in English) to around 185 students from 80 countries. The college mission is to welcome young people at the threshold of adult independence and guide them on their way to being compassionate and conscientious individuals with the energy and understanding to work for positive change. Experiences gained within a diverse multicultural community in an Italian region at the crossroads of cultural, political, historical and geographical transitions are used to stimulate personal reflection and growth. The College capitalizes on its village setting at a historical, political, cultural and geographical crossroads in the heart of Europe. Interwoven through the surrounding community, UWC Adriatic draws inspiration from Italian and local culture, music, art, architecture, history and linguistic diversity to stimulate personal reflection and creativity of students. Outdoor activities in adjacent hills, mountains, rivers and at sea provide a breadth of physical challenges. Throughout their time at the College all students are committed to service to the community around them. UWC Adriatic offers students opportunities to fulfil their potential and develop the skills to become agents of positive change in an increasingly interconnected world. Personal qualities UWC Adriatic is a small boarding college which offers students and staff the opportunity to engage intensely in the educational experience of the students. Any suitable applicant must work in a collaborative and consultative manner. Understanding the need for constructive intervention and patience are essential components of non-curricular learning that occurs in an environment of empowering students to take the next steps towards independence. All UWC Adriatic full-time teachers are expected to have pastoral responsibility for a group of 8-10 personal tutees, supervise one weekly service, one weekly activity, either physical or creative, and one project-week group a year. Teachers may also be asked to take residential responsibilities and will be required to perform periodic weekend duties. In order to be available for the students when needed the College provides the teachers with accommodation in the village of Duino. Teachers who accept Residence Tutor responsibilities are provided with accommodation in or adjacent to a student residence and have utility costs paid by the College along with an additional monthly allowance related to the number of students in the residence. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss appointments are subject to approval by the Italian employment and immigration authorities. Possession of an EU driving license and the readiness to drive 9-seater MPVs is an advantage. The nature of activities and services that are required will be discussed at interview with candidates who progress to this stage. How to apply Applications including a CV, a letter of application (no longer than one side of A4), passport photocopy and the names and contact information for two professional referees should be made by email by Wednesday 17 March 2021. UWC Adriatic will need to be provided with or to seek evidence that candidates have police clearance and supporting references demonstrating they are suitable to work with young people in a residential community. Interviews with candidates will be completed shortly after the application deadline. Salary will be dependent on previous experience. This job advert does not bind the College to identify the candidate suitable for the post. The deadline for submitting applications has been extended until Wednesday, 31st March 2021. Applications including a CV, a letter of application (no longer than one side of A4), passport photocopy and the names and contact information for two professional referees should be made by email to rettore@uwcad.it. Duino, 17th March, 2021 Donations For donations in US Dollars, please transfer to: Account holder: FONDAZIONE PER I COLLEGI DEL MONDO UNITO STOCK WEINBERG-EDWARD SUTCLIFFE ONLUS; IBAN IT14R 03075 02200 EE8502004530; BIC SWIFT: BGENIT2T; Reason: UWC Adriatic Endowment Fund For donations in Euro, please transfer to: Account holder: FONDAZIONE PER I COLLEGI DEL MONDO UNITO STOCK WEINBERG-EDWARD SUTCLIFFE ONLUS; IBAN IT59U0307502200CC8500717085; BIC SWIFT: BGENIT2T J-18808-Ljbffr