Laboratory Technician …

Večernji list, 30.04.2025.

UWC Mostar 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.

Currently, the following positions will be available starting August 2025 for a minimum of one year:

1. CAS Assistant, part-time position (70%) on a fixed-term contract.
2. Laboratory Technician, part-time to full-time position on a fixed-term contract.
3. Teacher of IBDP Spanish B and Spanish ab initio, part-time position (25%) on a fixed-term contract.
4. House-parent, full-time position on a fixed-term.

Position-related qualifications, requirements, and responsibilities

Position 1: CAS Assistant

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree of a minimum of 3 years, education level 6 (180 ECTS)
• Good command of English        
• IT skills

Other desired qualifications:

• Good organizational skills.
• Commitment to UWC’s mission and values.
• International mindedness and the ability to work well in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to develop good relationships within a team and work positively and constructively with others.

The primary responsibilities and duties:

• Monitoring and helping organize the work of their respective CAS strand.
• Attending and contributing to Co-Curricular Committee meetings.
• Making attendance lists and monitoring CAS attendance in their respective CAS strand.
• Being part of the Project Week Committee.
• Helping with CAS preparations and helping organize the CAS Fair during Induction Week.
• Writing term reports for students.
• Being responsible for the leadership and administration of all school sports, including setting the sports calendar.
• Organizing the sports activities as a part of the CAS program and organizing other sports activities.
• Keeping a record of all sports activities at the College.
• Coaching College sports teams.
• Promoting sports as a healthy activity for young people that can assist their physical and emotional well-being.
• Taking care of the sports equipment and inventory.
• Managing and maintaining the gym.
• Making proposals for the sports budget and keeping a record of the sports budget.
• Performing other duties required by the Head of College.

Position 2: Laboratory Technician

Minimum qualifications:    

• Relevant high school degree (education level 4)
• One (1) year of work experience      
• Fluent in English

Other desired qualifications:

• Commitment to UWC’s mission and values.
• International mindedness and the ability to work well in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to develop good relationships within a team and work positively and constructively with others.

The primary responsibilities and duties:

• Takes care of all the lab equipment.
• Sets up the equipment for the experiments when required.
• Assists the science teachers during the practical classes.
• Keeps a record and inventory of the lab equipment.
• Keeps a record of the lab supplies.
• Keeps the full maintenance of the science classrooms.
• Helps in administrative work for the science department.

Position 3: Teacher of IBDP Spanish B and Spanish ab inition

Minimum qualifications:

• At least a BA from the corresponding faculty (qualified to teach language and literature), a minimum 4-year University Degree, and 240 ECTS.
• Proven fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications that would be an advantage:

• Ability to use and leverage technology for the teaching and learning process.
• 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.
• Willingness to assume pastoral care duties as house parent or residential mentor.
• Ability to meet all IB requirements and deadlines.

Other desired qualifications:

• Commitment to UWC’s mission and values.
• International mindedness and the 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.
• Ability and willingness to actively participate in the school’s Co-curricular program.

The primary responsibilities and 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.
• Constantly work on self-development and participate in professional development organized by the school.
• Monitor the academic performance of the students and report on it according to the requirements of the College.
• To perform all the necessary administration for the subject taught.
• To perform residential duties when necessary.
• To supervise and administrate at least one CAS activity.
• Other duties according to the Law, Annual Plan of the College, or at the discretion of the Head of the College.

Position 4: House-parent

Minimum qualifications:

• University degree (min 4-year degree/240 ECTS) in Psychology, Pedagogy, or any teaching field.
•  Proven fluency in the 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: the ability to make positive interactions in a multicultural environment.
• Teamwork.
• Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise urgent tasks.

The primary responsibilities and duties:

• Pastoral care of students in the residence.
•  Safety and well-being of the students in the residence.
• Responsible for the 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 in English to:

vacancies@uwcmostar.ba

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

Applications for all positions will be open from Wednesday, 30/04/2025, until Wednesday, 14/05/2025. Please specify the title of the post you are applying for in the subject line. Incomplete and untimely applications will not be considered.

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.

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Mostar, 30.04.2025.