Senior High Drama Teacher
Merchiston Academy (Songshan Lake)
Songshan Lake Area, Dongguan, Guangdong
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- 23,000-40,000RMB/month (pre-tax)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1/8/2021
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2021
Job overview
School: Merchiston College (Songshan Lake)
Location: Songshan Lake Digital Technology Park, Dongguan, Guangdong
Department: International Senior High Section
Reports to: Head of Department
Suitable for: Highly responsible people who are passionate, self-motivated and reflective professionals with excellent communication skills and relevant experience.
Key Job Specifications:
- Salary (ex. benefits) – 23,000-40,000RMB/month (pre-tax)
- Teaching Hours – No less than 20 hours’ lessons/week
- Grades/Curriculum – Grades 9-11 / IGCSE, A-Level
- Accommodation – Furnished apartment provided
- Meal – Free lunch
- Flight Reimbursement – Round trip ticket
- Professional Development Allowance – Up to 5,000RMB/year (pre-tax)
- Re-signing Bonus – 3 months salary as a reward if teachers complete a 3-year contract
- Visa – Work Permit, Residence Permit, the notary/authentication fees can be reimbursed with qualified receipt/invoice
- Insurance – Social insurance and commercial insurance
- Paid Leave – National holidays/Christmas holidays/Winter&Summer holidays
- Sick Leave – 5 days paid sick leave per year
- Additional Bonuses – Free tuition fee for the first child, 50% discount for the second child
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 24-58 years of age
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (Education preferred)
- A good grasp of the methodology of teaching Drama, with IGCSE, A-Level Drama teaching experience preferred
- Have an understanding and ability to teach pupils of all abilities
- Previous experience in an international school preferred
- Must be able to obtain a cleared background check
- TEFL/TESOL 120+ hours certification minimum (for Visa issues)(CELTA/DELTA/PGCE/QTS preferred)
Performance Responsibilities:
- To undertake a designated program of teaching Drama across all key stages, and be a role model for students, inspiring them to be actively interested in Drama.
- Ensure the classroom is well-organized for purposeful activity throughout the day.
- Implement and model high standards of work practice and review, critically reflecting, and evaluating one’s own practice.
- Show great individual care and support for the students, promoting learning styles that cater to individual differences.
- Establish clear instructional objectives, utilizing core teaching resources and supplementary materials.
- Assess and analyse student progress to inform instruction and provide constructive feedback to promote Students’ progress.
- Respect, appreciate and understand differences in learning and school culture.
- Participate in a culture of professional learning.
- Work cooperatively with fellow staff members and administrators. Be accountable and a positive advocate for all management decisions.
- Contribute to afterschool activities on a regular basis.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or Head of Department.
About Merchiston Academy (Songshan Lake)
- Merchiston Academy (Songshan Lake)
- Yi Ning Xi Lu Road, Songshan Lake, Dongguan City
- Guangdong
- China
About Merchiston Academy (Songshan Lake):
Merchiston Academy (Songshan Lake) is located in the Songshan Lake area of Dongguan City. It was invested and constructed by Lighthouse International Education & Culture Co., Ltd. Adhering to the goal of "Ready Ay Ready, cultivating global citizens with Chinese spirit", and building a first-class international vocational high school in the Greater Bay Area. Merchiston Academy (Songshan Lake) focuses on A-Level and IGCSE curriculum and adopts international small class teaching. There are up to 22 students in the class. The school is equipped with world-class teaching facilities and equipment and world-class sports venues. It shares high-quality teachers, personalized courses and international education resources with Merchiston International School (https://www.merchiston.cn/en) under the Lighthouse International Education & Culture Co., Ltd.
About Lighthouse International Education & Culture Co., Ltd.:
Lighthouse International Education & Culture Limited was established in Hong Kong. It aims to be a world-class international education group and aims to innovational integrate Eastern and Western cultures. And it focuses on the future, with the spirit of lighting the lamp of life, focusing on education and people-oriented. Lighthouse International Education & Culture Limited is rooted in Hong Kong, deeply cultivated in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, serving the whole country, embracing the world, scientific development, pursuing excellence. Follow the internationalization policy, integrate China's excellent education with international quality education, and aim to cultivate outstanding citizens with Chinese genes and leading the development of the world in the future.
About Songshan Lake Area:
The academy is located in the Songshan Lake High-tech Zone, which is located in the geographic centre of Dongguan. It is the golden hinterland of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It is adjacent to Hong Kong and Shenzhen in the south and Guangzhou in the north. Many leading companies, including Huawei, have settled in, and Songshan Lake High-tech Zone currently ranks 21st in the country's high-tech zones. The location of the college is also an important area of the Greater Bay Area, radiating Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Dongguan. The Greater Bay Area, as one of the focus of China's future economic development, is conducive to the development of international schools in three aspects: policy, economy and society. The overall GDP of the Greater Bay Area is US$1.15 trillion, accounting for 12.3% of the country’s total, with a population of 70 million, accounting for 5% of the country’s total. In the Greater Bay Area, industries such as information technology, culture and education, biotechnology, intelligent equipment, new materials, and productive services have continued to grow and develop, with increasing industrial agglomeration and expanding influence.
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