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Early Years Class Teacher 23/24

Early Years Class Teacher 23/24

Wellington College International Hangzhou

Wellington College Hangzhou, China

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Salary:
Competitive; accommodation; relocation package; flights; medical insurance; tuition
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
1/8/2023
Apply by:
22 December 2022

Job overview

MAIN PURPOSE  

Huili Nursery Hangzhou is opening pre-registration for educators who are interested in exploring career growth in the 2023-2024 academic year. We are looking for candidates who understand collaboration and the importance of meaningful relationships as a means to strive for excellence in both their own professional development and for first class provision for all of our children. Successful candidates will have the energy, experience, and passion to help realise their own and our aspirations.

At Huili Nursery Hangzhou our educators are recognized as role models within, between and beyond our nursery, building a strong sense of community, whilst being responsive to our children, families, and partners.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our Early Years Class Teacher will be contributing the development in our nursery for children 2-6 years of age, with extensive knowledge in the appropriate milestones for children within this age group. Placing the image of the child firmly at the centre, our educators have experience and confidence in educating children with individual goals, dreams and impressions of the world around them - working successfully with their families and other experts in our community.

An imaginative and creative approach to early childhood education is practiced in our classrooms and our class teacher will be working in close partnership with their teaching team using a responsive project-based philosophy that encourages children to make their own discoveries, experience collaboration, and have confidence in their independence. Children, families, teachers, and the environment form a complete circle of learning inspiring all to join in the process.

 Contribute to a settings that is underpinned by an image of a strong and capable child.

 Plan an inspiring classroom environment that fosters independence, inquiry and learning progression.

 Demonstrate an interest and ability in using the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS.

 Document the experiences of all children by making learning visible via learning stories, reflective journals, transcribing pupil’s work, observations and narratives.

 Build on the interests of children through listening and reflecting within a coteaching partnership.

 Use technology with children as a tool for learning, organising ideas and sharing with the wider community.

 Take advantage of serendipitous happenings and be flexible enough to extend learning at these times.

 Ensure each child has a sense of belonging within the classroom. 

 Use a strength based approach in assessment and reporting.

 Adhere to student-to-teacher ratios throughout the day.

 Maintain the highest standards of care, child protection and safeguarding at all times by upholding the 3Ps: Protection, Provision and Participation as outlined in UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

 Understand the importance of building authentic relationships with families, knowing such understandings can lead to greater learning outcomes for children.

 Communicate with families and the wider community about the program, including presentations, workshops, through online platforms and parent meetings.

 Design a classroom environment that is ordered, inviting and beautiful.

 Maintain respect for the learning environment and resources, both indoors and outdoors.

 Order resources to support and extend learning in the classroom, the learning spaces and community. 


BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education: Bachelor’s degree and relevant teaching

Teacher Qualification: Must have Teacher License

Major: Early Childhood Education

Language: English

Experience: At least two years’ experience in early years, with a proven pedagogy to a reflective and responsive learning environment; Experience working cross culturally an advantage; Familiarity with the philosophies of the schools of Reggio Emilia is preferred

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please attach your CV together with a cover letter here. 


SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Wellington College China schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Assessment and testing of applicants’ suitability to work with children is an integral part of the selection process. 


Further details of the above position are available in the file of Job Description below. 

For more information about Wellington College Hangzhou, please click ‘Learn More about this school’ in the bottom. 

Should you have any further questions, please email us at jobs.hangzhou@wellingtoncollege.cn. 

About Wellington College International Hangzhou

Wellington College International Hangzhou is the 13th member of Wellington College family worldwide and the international school of first choice in Hangzhou. We offer a uniquely British style international education delivering academic excellence for children of expatriate families from the ages of 5 to 18. We follow a world class curriculum based on the English national curriculum which naturally leads into IGCSE and A Level qualifications in Sixth Form. Our students will go on to attend the best Universities in the UK, USA and beyond to continue their studies. As with all Wellington College schools, the Wellington Values and Identity form the core of a wellbeing focused education, delivered by our team of highly trained, expert and enthusiastic teachers.

The Wellington College Hangzhou campus covers over 74,000 square metres and hosts a range of custom built, state-of-the-art facilities that provide pupils with access to the very best academic and co-curricular opportunities.


Wellington College International Hangzhou is guided by a clear Vision and Purpose founded upon three strong pillars and expressed in our motto: ‘Be You. Be More.’


Our Vision and Purpose

We offer a pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world, combining the very best of British and international education to create a pupil-centric, multilingual, multicultural and inclusive learning experience.

We inspire our children to be the best version of themselves, to take pride in where they come from and to be the change they wish to see in the world.

Be You. Be More.

Inspiring our children to be Learners, Connectors, and Changemakers.


Our Three Pillars

We are Learners

with the passion, intrinsic motivation and critical thinking that enables us to solve real world challenges.

We are Connectors

with the confidence, openness and empathy to bridge cultural chasms and bring our world closer together.

We are Changemakers

with the knowledge, networks and commitment to better serve our community and make a positive impact on the future.


Please visit our school website for more information

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