ICT Teacher (Y1-8)
Merchiston International School
Guangdong
- £2,500 - £4,000 per month
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 03 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2026
Job overview
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate ICT, Computing, and STEM lessons in English for students in Years 1–6, aligned with the school's adapted IPC curriculum;
Teach foundational programming concepts and computational thinking using visual programming languages such as ScratchJr, Scratch, Blockly, Tynker, and CoSpaces Edu;
Develop students' digital literacy, including typing, online research, multimedia creation (e.g., Canva, iMovie, GarageBand), and internet safety;
Integrate technology and STEM into transdisciplinary and theme-based learning units in collaboration with class teachers and year-level teams;
Manage and maintain ICT suites, iPad/laptop carts, robotics kits (e.g., Bee-Bot, LEGO WeDo, Micro:bit), and associated STEM resources and software;
Design and implement formative and summative assessments, document student progress, and communicate outcomes clearly to parents;
Lead at least one after-school club or co-curricular activity (CCA) per term related to technology, coding, or robotics;
Assist in organizing school-wide technology events such as Tech Week, coding competitions, and parent workshops;
Participate in school events, parent-teacher conferences, professional development sessions, and department meetings as an active member of the school community.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Educational Technology, Primary Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred);
Certification: Recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, State License, or international equivalent), with primary specialization preferred;
Experience: Minimum 3 years of full-time teaching experience in primary ICT, Computing, or Digital Literacy; experience with IPC, Cambridge Primary, or IB PYP is highly desirable;
Skills: Proficiency in using visual programming tools (ScratchJr, Scratch, Blockly), robotics kits (Bee-Bot, LEGO WeDo, Micro:bit), and creative media applications (iMovie, GarageBand, Canva); experience integrating technology into cross-curricular or transdisciplinary units is a strong advantage;
Strong foundational knowledge of computational thinking, digital citizenship, and age-appropriate pedagogy for primary technology education;
Creative, patient, and able to inspire young learners through play-based, inquiry-led, and project-based approaches;
Skilled in managing ICT resources including device carts, robotics kits, and software licenses, with a strong sense of organization and responsibility;
Genuine passion for teaching young children and a commitment to continuous professional growth.
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About Merchiston International School
- Merchiston International School
- No.12 Shilongzai Road, Dalang Sub-District, Longhua District, Shenzhen
- Guangdong
- China
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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