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Head of English Faculty

Head of English Faculty

Britannica International School, Shanghai

Shanghai

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
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30 December 2022

Job overview

Are you a qualified English Teacher seeking a new opportunity?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a fully qualified and experienced English Teacher, to join our very successful, attractive and happy growing school in Shanghai. The school can provide small classes, good collegiality with staff colleagues and a supportive induction programme for new teachers.

About the School Britannica International School Shanghai (www.britannicashanghai.com) is the only truly British owned and managed, British style, international school in Shanghai, and is part of the Orbital Education group. It offers learning and teaching experiences based on the Early Years Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum enhanced to meet the needs of its international student body. Secondary students are prepared for Cambridge University and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A Level examinations.

The school is accommodated in well-resourced and purpose-built premises that are situated in the high quality residential district of Gubei, which is within 20 minutes of the vibrant Former French Concession area. It has a capacity for 750 pupils from 2 – 18 years of age, making it unique in the city with regard to its smaller school and family feel environment. The school currently has a student population of over 400 pupils. Class sizes are all under 22 pupils and often smaller.

About the Opportunity

Teaching posts are initially offered as a two-year contract, with the possibility of renewal of contract at the end of this period. A remuneration package is provided that includes a basic salary in excess of that offered in the UK, with low taxation, along with annual flights, a housing allowance, full medical cover and a relocation allowance to assist in settling in the city. A bonus is provided for very year taught, along with annual remuneration increases based on performance reviews. The teaching year consists of 180 days, with good holidays spread throughout the academic year allowing staff to make the most of their time in Asia.

We are seeking applications from individuals who have experience in a UK school or an international school teaching English National curriculum English and IGCSE/A Level English. Applicants must have a relevant Bachelor degree from a reputable University and Qualified Teacher Status. The postholder will manage the teaching of English in Secondary and the top end of Key Stage 2 Primary.

As an English school specialising in the English National Curriculum to a diverse international student population, English as a First language is a crucial requirement for the candidate, and accordingly applications from native-level speakers of English will be preferred.

Britannica has already built its reputation on high quality and high standards and as such it has similar high expectations of its staff. The school therefore welcomes fully qualified, flexible, creative, child-centred teachers who will further enhance the quality of teaching and learning and also be prepared to contribute to the extra-curricular life of this busy school.

Britannica Teachers:

- are passionate about education, inspire their pupils through their engaging and demanding teaching,

- participate in all aspects of school life,

- create a warm and safe community, to which parents and pupils are proud to belong,

- are flexible and have a sense of humour,

- enjoy being part of a British owned and managed group of schools with all the consequent benefits this brings.

Benefits of working at an Orbital Education School Orbital Education https://orbitaled.com/ focuses on delivering the very best in British education to its students around the globe. It’s an expanding group with schools already in Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, China, Russia, Ecuador and the Middle East, with exciting plans to develop new schools across the globe.

Key reasons to work at an Orbital Education School include:

i) Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and students worldwide

ii) Enhanced professional development opportunities, through partnerships with specialist learning providers to offer recognised and accredited professional development programmes.

iii) Opportunities for both career development and movement within the group, providing opportunity to see the world whilst progressing an attractive and rewarding career.

Living and working in Shanghai Shanghai is one of the largest cities in China, but is probably its most diverse and cosmopolitan, with a huge International community choosing to travel, live, and settle here. Shanghai provides an excellent lifestyle, with a combination of western cultures mixed with the best of China’s past and present, making Shanghai’s local culture unique in the world. Shanghai is an extremely safe, welcoming, and modern city, with its friendly occupants known for their hospitality, and the ability to make you feel at home.

There are excellent education facilities, transportation, and amenities across the city, with two International airports providing excellent transport links across the world.

Applications If this describes you and you are keen to join our excellent school and friendly, supportive and hardworking staff team, then we would welcome an application from you. Your application should be submitted by email and should include a CV with photograph, a letter of application and the names and email contacts of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Please submit your application to the Principal, Mr. Paul Farrell at Paul.farrell@britannicashanghai.com

Interviews will take place by skype and will commence immediately from the date of advertising. Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to appoint before the deadline if the right candidate is found.

Safeguarding Britannica International School, Shanghai

is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As pEnglish of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all post-holders are subject to background checks and an International Child Protection Certificate administered by ACRO https://www.acro.police.uk/icpc/ (if ever worked or lived in the UK), Prohibition Checks where appropriate and/or Criminal Records (Police Check) disclosure from their most recent country of residence. Prior to employment employees will also be required to present original and notarised copies of their professional qualifications.

About Britannica International School, Shanghai

Based in Shanghai, China, Britannica International School teaches the English National Curriculum with enhancement for international students. Shanghai is the largest city in the world, with a population of 24 million. The school’s central location in the city makes it suitable for students living in the Former French Concession, Jing’an, Zhongshan Park and Gubei regions of the city. Academic facilities include Science and Technology rooms, Libraries, and ICT suites, and sporting facilities a swimming pool, sports hall, astroturf pitch, tennis courts, basketball and netball courts, cricket nets, and Indoor and Outdoor Multifunctional Play Areas. As part of the school’s expressive arts programme, students have the opportunity to be a member of the orchestra, cast or choir. The physical education at BIS incorporates ‘British Gymnastics’ and ‘LTA Tennis’ programmes while introducing ‘Quick Sticks’ hockey, ‘FA skills’ Football and ‘All 4 Ball’ basketball through England Basketball.

Nearly all staff here are British citizens who have been trained in the UK. The school is also British owned and British managed. The school also organises frequent expeditions across China and Asia. Orbital Education offers regular teaching opportunities at the school. Britannica International School prides itself on its exceptional academic success. In 2016 the school achieved a 100% A* to C pass rate in Britannica IGCSE exams, and students go on to study at some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Principal

Paul Farrell

Values and vision

Britannica International School, Shanghai is creative in its curriculum planning, so that its teaching of pupils is relevant in content, appropriate in its challenges and encourages the high standards and the broad curriculum that reflects the very best of British Education.

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