English Support Teacher

Teaching Opportunities with Wellington College in China

Wellington College China has schools in Hangzhou, Shanghai and Tianjin. Our schools, for pupils aged 2 to 18, are expanding rapidly, so we are looking for talented teachers in most subjects. We offer attractive packages and prioritise teachers’ professional and career development. The Wellington schools in China all have world-class facilities and resources.

English Support Teacher

Huili School Hangzhou

OBJECTIVES

The teacher works collaboratively with the English teachers and other colleagues to provide education to pupils based on the Wellington College philosophy and ethos. The teacher must support each individual pupil’s growth and development, encouraging them as Wellingtonians to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. The teacher must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the school, and achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of the pupils.

MAIN PURPOSE

The teacher will:

• Provide strategies for teachers and TAs to best support pupils with English Support needs which will involve monitoring, evaluating and revising what is happening in classes;

• At times teach a group of pupils, and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs;

• maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom;

• contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and governors;

• direct support staff as appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The College is looking for a candidate who would relish the challenge of establishing the subject in a new school.  

The teacher will:

1. implement agreed school policies and guidelines;

2. support initiatives decided by the Principal  and staff;

3. plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks;

4. be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning;

5. provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils;

6. keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning;

7. report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils;

8. maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy;

9. participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organisation;

10. communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies;

11. lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom;

12. undertake all reasonable duties when requested by the Senior Leadership Team:

13. be responsible for progress & attainment of all children within their class or teaching group.

Home-School communication

1. Make parents feel welcome and build good relationship with parents.

2. Introduce information regarding to EAL and English curriculum.

3. Collect information of pupils’ interests and growth from parents.

4. Stimulate pupils’ study by making use of parents’ strengths.

5. Provide consultations and support to parents’ enquiries.

6. Communicate with parents on a regular basis, as directed by Head of Primary and Head of Junior High. 

7. Attend Parents’ Meetings as required and provide accurate, honest information regarding the progress of individuals in English learning. 

8. Report to the parents in the form of regular written reports, and when additionally required by the Head of Primary or Head of Junior High.  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable: Evidence of additional training and commitment to further professional development. And an English based qualification 

Support Wellington Value

Major: MA TESOL, or CELTA or DELTA

Language: English speaker

Working Experience : A minimum of 2 years working experience in teaching EAL

EXPERTISE

 Local knowledge of China

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

The teacher should have knowledge and understanding of:

 the theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies);

 the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress;

 the principles around Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Child Protection;

 the positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders;

 high standards of classroom management;

 impact of the learning environment upon children & staff;

 how to ensure children & colleagues stay safe;

 effective teaching and learning styles.

In addition, the teacher might also have knowledge and understanding of:

 knowledge & experience of Read, Write Inc phonic scheme (OUP) /Literacy & Language programmes;

 the links between schools, especially partner schools.

SKILLS

The teacher will be able to:

 Actively promote and demonstrate the Wellington College’s ethos, values and aims positively, 

 use effective strategies to monitor motivation and morale;

 develop good personal relationships within a team;                 

 establish and develop close relationships with parents and the community;

 communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences;

 to attend out of hours events;

 work with other adults in the classroom in planning and delivering high quality learning,

 create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.

In addition, the Class Teacher might also have:

 a strong interest in an appropriate activity that may be a focus in co-curricular activity sessions.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Approachable    Committed     Enthusiastic   Positive    Organised         Resourceful   Team player

Please email us your CV and cover letter with a photo to jobs.hangzhou@wellingtoncollege.cn indicating the position you are applying for in the subject header.

Website:  https://www.wellingtoncollege.cn/careers/