Early Years Classroom Teacher
Huili Nursery Shanghai
Shanghai
- Salary:
- Competitive salary levels + Housing/Accommodation Allowance + Insurance Medical + Flight allowance + Relocation Fee + Visa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 2024-8-1
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2024
Job overview
Objectives
We are looking for specialist, qualified teachers of nursery, reception and year one pupils. Experience in international settings is welcome, and so is experience in multi-lingual environments, and in the UK state or private sectors. Most of our pupils are Chinese and we help them on their journey to developing fluency in English as they progress to primary school at age 6. Every class has English-speaking and Chinese-speaking teaching partners who are supported by teaching assistants and early years assistants.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Share a commitment to the successful implementation of the vision, mission and goals of Huili Nursery Shanghai as we strive to create a culture of excellence.
2. Maintain the highest standards of care, child protection and safeguarding always, reporting concerns as appropriate.
3. Support a philosophy that values continuous learning and development for adults which is linked directly into pupil learning, nursery development goals and the nursery’s vision.
4. Set high expectations and standards for the achievement of pupils, your personal and your team’s performance.
5. Promote an ethos of equality and equal opportunities for all pupils within the nursery.
6. Provide abundant learning opportunities and educational experiences that follow the pupil’s interests, ensuring that all pupils progress, reaching their full potential.
7. Actively promote English and Chinese language development through a range of age-appropriate, stage-appropriate and personalised learning opportunities.
8. Contribute to the holistic well-being of all pupils and specifically to those assigned to your individual care through measuring wellbeing and involvement and implementing interventions where necessary.
9. Celebrate the achievements of all pupils within the nursery through a variety of methods.
10. Map development and pupil progress against key development indicators for each stage of learning.
11. Moderate judgements to maximise validity, producing exemplification of learning.
12. Record and evidence learning, progress and attainment through learning journals, One Note, iSAMS and other assessment and recording mechanisms.
13. Use multiple sources of data to analyse and monitor progress to ensure that potential for learning is maximised.
14. Model and promote the Huili values of kindness, courage, integrity, respect and responsibility in the aim of enabling the Huili identity, which is to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive.
15. Provide opportunities for the community to be involved in the success of the pupils and the nursery.
16. Contribute to the academic development plan and evolution of the nursery through creating a culture of excellence.
Expertise
Demonstrate personal and professional authenticity always
Be solution-driven, as opposed to problem-focussed in attitude and practice
Imbue determined practice always
Accept responsibility, and be accountable for the development, progress and achievement of pupils
Have a thorough understanding of the key development indicators used a framework for developing learning opportunities to all pupils
Follow pupil’s interests and needs so that the potential opportunities for learning are maximised
Demonstrate effective planning and organisation for learning by: for example, uploading weekly plans to SharePoint in advance of teaching; recording attendance as required; tracking and submitting pupil progress and attainment data accurately and in a timely manner; create a learning environment that maximises the conditions for learning, deploying adults appropriately to ensure that all adult interactions also maximise the conditions for learning
Motivate pupils to stretch their level of ability and potential through engagement with a stimulating learning environment and the use of effective adult interactions
Set high expectations; and design learning opportunities and instructional experiences that meet the needs and stimulate active learning by all pupils
Select appropriate materials for implementation of the specific pedagogical approach used and adapt materials and methods to the learning needs of all pupils
Use resources effectively to support learning in the classroom and the indoor and outdoor learning spaces throughout the nursery
Promote the characteristics of effective learning, the art of questioning, clarity of learning expectations, communication in large and small groups and with individual pupils in an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression
Work cooperatively with parents and generate trust and confidence in the learning experience of pupils
Participate in the development of policies and promote a culture of excellence
Use technology effectively for learning, record keeping, other administrative tasks, and communications
Share responsibility for professional and collaborative team relations
Serve, when asked, as a coach and mentor for other staff members
Adhere to professional, ethical principles and practice
Continually strive to improve the learning spaces, learning opportunities, teaching / facilitating techniques, and collaborative relationships
Share responsibility for marketing Huili Nursery Shanghai in the community
Display personal qualities that reflect favourably upon the nursery
Display pride in being a teacher and a member of the Huili Nursery Shanghai team by displaying full participation in the nursery’s culture
Attend all team meetings and committees as necessary
Identify and participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to a professional learning community dedicated to ensuring the highest quality learning experience
Be familiar with and support the management team in the effective implementation of the setting’s Health and Safety policy
Adhere to all procedures and policies as outlined in the Staff Handbook
Promote an understanding of the culture and heritage of China and display professional conduct in line with the culture and religious expectations of the country
Preferred Aptitudes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and preferably proven ability to communicate effectively with different types of people and in a cross-culture environment
- Strong grasp of international best practices in education
- Strong passion for education and pleasure in working with young people
- Proven ability to work with metrics, numbers and trends, and develop recommendations for action based on analysis of data
- Personal integrity, accountability and authenticity
- Strong mindset for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations
- Commitment to quality and attention to detail
- Demonstrate competence in areas such as IT, budgeting, personnel development and information systems
- Experience of working in bilingual schools would also be an advantage
Disclaimer: This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of the head of early years, or designated leader, to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Additional information will be provided in the Staff Handbook and through staff induction.
Attached documents
About Huili Nursery Shanghai
Huili Nursery Shanghai
Organisation Type: Mainstream
Phase: Multi-phase
Age Range: 2-6 years
The name ‘Wellington’ has a worldwide reputation in education for the highest quality of teaching and learning and so it is at Wellington College China’s two international schools in Shanghai and Tianjin. The Group is now looking to further expand by opening a Bilingual School in Shanghai, which will also draw on over 150 years of the heritage, excellence and success of our partner school, the prestigious royal foundation, Wellington College in Berkshire. Our new bilingual school builds on these proud traditions to offer Chinese national children an education for the future.
Huili School Shanghai aims to combine the very best of the British approach to education, as exemplified by Wellington College, with the strengths of Chinese education. We want our pupils to develop a love of learning, a pride of their Chinese culture and the skills and talents to succeed in a global future.
We have a new, impressive school campus, which is easily accessible to most of Shanghai. Huili aims to be the most forward-thinking and innovative school in this great city. In shanghai we want our children to become the very best versions of themselves. We encourage and expect children to be Inspired, Intellectual, Independent, Individual and Inclusive.
We are looking to employ the very best of Chinese and international teachers who are excited by our vision for a world-class bilingual education and wish to be part of this exciting project. We want interesting, motivated professional who will bring their individuality and personality to the College.
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