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Primary Homeroom Teacher

Merchiston International School

Guangdong

  • £3,000 - £4,500 per month
Salary:
benefit
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
03 August 2026
Apply by:
31 July 2026

Job overview

We are urgently recruiting for this position and will prioritise candidates who are already based in China.

Job Description:

1. Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality and engaging lessons aligned with the English National Curriculum and/or International Primary Curriculum (IPC) standards.
2. Take primary responsibility for teaching core subjects, typically including English, Mathematics, Science, and Topic/Theme-based learning.
3. Employ differentiated teaching strategies to address the diverse needs, abilities, interests, and learning styles of students within the class.
4. Effectively utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, inform instruction, and ensure each student achieves established learning goals.
5. Serve as the primary pastoral caregiver for homeroom students, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and kind classroom community.
6. Identify and support students with special educational needs in collaboration with the learning support department.
7. Continuously document and evaluate students’ academic performance and personal development.
8. Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress.
9. Collaborate effectively with grade-level teams, specialist teachers, and teaching assistants.
10. Participate in school meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities, adhering to all school policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field, along with a recognized teaching qualification such as PGCE/PGDE; minimum of two years of experience as a homeroom teacher in an international school setting.
2. Solid understanding and practical experience with the English National Curriculum and/or International Primary Curriculum (IPC).
3. Experience teaching EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners.
4. Demonstrated ability to deliver differentiated instruction and manage a classroom in a multicultural international school environment; familiarity with integrating various educational technology tools into teaching.
5. Genuine passion for working with children, accompanied by patience, compassion, and empathy.
6. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple tasks effectively.
7. Committed to being a lifelong learner, dedicated to continuous professional development and reflective practice.


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About Merchiston International School

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The Opportunity

The opening of Merchiston  International School, China (MIS) in August 2018 created an exciting opportunity for a team of innovative and committed staff to break new ground at an exciting, new, co-educational boarding and day school in Shenzhen, Southern China.  

Merchiston International School (MIS)

MIS offers a rigorous British independent school curriculum for international students aged 4 – 18, culminating in IGCSE and GCE A Level. The design of the campus creates the kind of innovative learning spaces in which a relevant and constantly evolving 21st century education can take place in the context of an established ethos.

The Merchiston Ethos

As a vibrant and dynamic new school , MIS enjoys the collaborative support and partnership of its founding school Merchiston Castle School Edinburgh which brings almost 200 years of excellence at the forefront of Scottish independent boarding education.   The ethos of both schools is based on people and relationships. Particular importance is attached to the development of personal character and moral values. 

Shenzhen and a Generation Ready for the Future

Shenzhen  is one of the world's most innovative and exciting cities. It is Asia's Silicon Valley. No other city in the history of human civilisation, as we know, has grown and developed so rapidly. It is a magnet for Asia's new talent - creative, entrepreneurial, hungry. It has a trailblazing spirit, ready for challenge, ready for innovation.

There is no doubt it is an exciting place to teach. Our students are Shenzhen's next generation.  

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