United World College of South East Asia Employee Reviews

Permanent staff are very helpful and supportive. I felt heard. I've gained so much knowledge during my internship and got inspired to pursue a career in Recruitment.Sufficient new project opportunities are given even to a mere intern like myself.

Pros

Awesome people to work with, Working hours is short and they allow staff to work from home (during my time spent there)

Cons

nothing! I enjoyed my time there

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Toxic environment with Negative people in Campus

Educator (Former Employee) - Dover Campus - June 25, 2023

Utterly disgraceful and toxic environment place for Primary School Dover. Team was not welcoming and always gave negative remarks and give unacceptable expressions. No guidance and suggestions was not forthcoming and not helpful whenever questioned was asked for new comer. Not responding to urgent requests and educators will screamed their lungs out at the students with frustration in many occasions that could be heard across another classroom. Overall it was not a great place to work with as they don’t respect each other and neglect positive suggestions.

Pros

Great benefits and Salaries

Cons

Negative energy environment and toxic people in Primary campus

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Insights into United World College of South East Asia

Based on 5 survey responses

What people like

General feeling of work happiness

Areas for improvement

Inclusive work environment
Fair pay for job
Trust in colleagues

Good Culture & Compensation

Temporary Staff (Former Employee) - Singapore - April 9, 2023

The culture was good with friendly colleagues who provide guidance. The compensation rate was good. The most enjoyable part of the job was interacting with the students.

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it's a very professionally run organisation with very global vision and mission

High School Mathematics Teacher (Former Employee) - Singapore - February 3, 2023

UWC is an organisation that is very sincere in putting into practice its mission and vision in its day-to-day operation. As a result, the students demonstrate values that very unique to UWC. This provides an ideal teaching and learning environment for both the teachers and students.

Pros

Briliant working enviroment

Cons

large number of applicants, might make some qualified candidates not picke up for interview.

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Fun workplace. Positive n enjoy my times. Looking forward to go work

Admin Assistant (Former Employee) - Tampines - September 29, 2022

A nice environment with great staff welfare n benefits. Teachers and staff are nice and considerate people to work with and hang around. It gives you a reason to do your best and go the extra miles to provide your best service and support to the teachers and colleagues

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One of the better places I have worked

Secretary (Former Employee) - Dover - January 5, 2022

Had great colleagues. Work was fairly spread out as far as workload was concerned. There were non monetary benefits one will stay in the job for like how bosses reward us and teamwork.

Pros

Fair pay and bonus. Staff welfare taken care

Cons

Department management needs to make more effort on dispute settlements

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Dynamic and Fun workplace

Human Resources Assistant (Former Employee) - Tampines - March 25, 2020

My colleagues were very helpful and outgoing, they are always willing to help me and guide me through. My manager was very inspiring and caring. The workplace culture was very fun and nurturing.

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Very enjoyable working place.

Cleaner (Former Employee) - Buona Vista - March 2, 2020

I am happy working at the UWC South East Asia, but it's too early I have to rush for work. I have to catch the first feeder bus every morning and also have to walk fast to the school just I don't want to be late.

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nice and fun

Sales Assistant (Current Employee) - West Singapore - August 28, 2019

handling the sales liaising with the students and parents management helpful manage difficult customers and also at times when students have not enough money, they requested for credit. Request not fulfilled then complain will be followed.

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Productive and Fun Work Place

Secretary (Current Employee) - Singapore - August 26, 2019

Great place to work at! Very diverse and inclusive environment. Great work life balance. Culture is absolutely amazing. Management is great too. Only down side is that it has very slow progression for administrative staff.

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Jobs at United World College of South East Asia

School Nurse [Dover Campus]

Singapore 139654

21 days ago

Costume Technicians [IEC]

Singapore 528704

6 days ago

Relief Technician (Theatre)

Singapore 139654

7 days ago

Library Assistant [East Campus]

Singapore 528704

30+ days ago

Friendly Environment

Library Assistant (Former Employee) - Singapore - July 15, 2019

Encourage personal development. No career progression. Contract to permanent employment. Yearly salary increment until salary cap. 13th month salary system.

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Funplace to work

Asian language teacher (Current Employee) - Tampines - April 5, 2019

Approachable support staffs... both administrative and IT.. Fun loving environment... Job security and different approach towards the education system

Pros

Great food and good remuneration

Cons

Nothing to feel dissatisfied about

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Intern Guide

Expedition Assistant Intern (Former Employee) - Singapore - March 21, 2019

Excellent team to work with in SE Asia. Typical day depends of what our contract with international schools entailed. Some schools request a more expedition based education while others require more service learning experiential educational trips. Hardest part of the job would be exposing the proper education and information to the clients

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Rewarding

Co- Chair of the Cancer Patient Aid Association (Former Employee) - Singapore - October 28, 2018

This was a voluntary position at my school in Singapore, I was the Co-chair of a charity organisation called Cancer patient aid association, which helped raise money for cancer patients in Mumbai. This position taught me how to lead a large group of people and to work alongside many different personality types. Also getting the opportunity to volunteer for such a worthy cause is such a rewarding experience as you get to not only make a difference in people's lifes, but see it happen.

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Work lift

Secretary (Former Employee) - Dover - November 7, 2017

Easy to mingle with all staff They taught me every details about the work Learnt how to use MAC laptop and software. Also how to use google.com They did not trick me as a temp staff but as one of the team mate. I felt welcome to the department.

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UWCSEA Dover - Toxic Junior School Management

Primary School Teacher (Current Employee) - Dover Campus - September 28, 2017

While many colleagues are wonderful committed people, and the students, like kids the world over, are regularly amazing and great to teach, the prevailing management style in the Junior School can be one of intimidation and disenfranchisement of staff. If your voice is raised in a way that is viewed as contrary to the Junior School management, you risk being ostracised and ultimately eliminated. The resulting cliques throughout the Junior School staff are exclusive and guarded as people shore up their territory. The absence of open dialogue is shocking and stunts personal and professional growth. Employment and subsequent promotion are frequently unilateral decisions by the Junior School Management, resulting in comments such as this one to me, "If X is going for that position, there is no point in the rest of us even thinking about it.". I know of at least four recent Primary School appointments that weren't even advertised internally, let alone in the public domain. This carefully cultivated indebtedness is a powerfully successful tool in maintaining a status quo which favours the sycophant and his narcissistic manager. When a person is permitted to wield power in this way, with impunity, thanks to ineffective senior management, no salary will compensate you adequately to work in such a stressful environment.

Pros

Meeting some amazing, enthusiastic people.

Cons

Bullying by management.

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Fun workplace

Service officer (Current Employee) - Tampines - August 16, 2017

Everyday is a new day in UWCSEA. Working with along with brilliant minds and engaging with students with critical is a typical day in UWCSEA. Students are creative and mindful with their actions and thought process.

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Productive and great workplace

Security Executive (Current Employee) - 1207 Dover Road Singapore 139654 - August 2, 2017

Working hours is good. Great colleagues but occasionally the work load can be overwhelming. Bosses are knowledgeable. As it has been 10 years, I feel that I am in need for the search of a new work environment.

Pros

Good pay, work advancement.

Cons

Overwhelming workload

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Good experieced

Senior Administrative Assistant (Current Employee) - Singapore - January 25, 2017

Not my type of work as a Admin Staff but love the working hours. Learnt a lot and built my confidence to speak with Caucasians. You are always on the ball, talking with parents, students and teachers.

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Professionally satisfying establishment where teachers are well-supported with professional development opportunities.

Gr5CurrCoord(present), PYPCoord, GradeHead (Current Employee) - Dover Road Campus - August 26, 2014

The College is a most demanding place to work and it is hard to develop a healthy work/life balance, but at the same time, working there is professionally satisfying and teachers are well-supported with professional development opportunities of very high calibre. Decisions are based upon excellent educational practice, rather than on budgetary constraints and facilities for both staff and students are excellent. Staff are expected to be active in all areas of college life and are encouraged to pursue individual interests in their personal lives. Remuneration packages are very good, and they need to be, as the cost of living in Singapore is significantly high. Colleagues are all dedicated practitioners of considerable skill and enthusiasm. My time at the College has been a wonderful experience. My passion for teaching has been nurtured and I have developed my skills to high levels.I have felt appreciated and respected as an educator. This is of paramount importance to me. The only reason that I am looking to move on is that the College presently operates a strict retirement age policy and I feel that, with my skills, experience and passion for teaching, I have much to offer, especially within an international setting.