Classroom Teachers (Lower School)
Harrow International School, Shanghai
China
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2016
Job overview
Harrow International School Shanghai is partnered with the prestigious Harrow School in the UK. Harrow Shanghai opened in August 2016 and is the fourth international school in the family of Harrow schools in Asia. The school combines elements of educational philosophy, practice and traditions, including boarding, from Harrow School in the UK with the international-mindedness of a diverse student body in Shanghai. Harrow Shanghai currently boasts students from 19 different nationalities.
Harrow Shanghai is a fully co-educational school and has year groups from Pre-Nursery to Year 10. In the Lower School (Early Years and Pre-Prep) and Prep Schools the curriculum is based on the English national curriculum, while incorporating elements of other international curricula. In the Senior School students face the challenges of IGCSE and, from August 2017, when Year 12 opens, A-levels. The boarding programme for Years 6 to 12, will also open in August 2017.
Harrow Shanghai is located in a modern, state-of-the-art and educationally-creative facility in the Waigaoqiao district of Pudong. The school incorporates the widest possible range of resources, which in themselves accurately reflect the cosmopolitan and vibrant city of Shanghai. Waigoaqiao is a notable green part of Shanghai, with 70% of the area committed to open spaces and quality of life. Staff accommodation is available in Waigaoqiao, in and around the school.
Harrow Shanghai is seeking a committed and experienced primary or lower school teachers for August 2017 in the following positions:
Classroom Teachers (Lower School)
For further information about Harrow Shanghai please go to the school website at http://www.harrowshanghai.cn. An application form and further details of all our advertised positions are available on the website at http://www.harrowshanghai.cn/Job-Openings.aspx. The completed application form, together with a letter of introduction and an up-to-date CV, including the names and contact details of three referees, should be sent to recruitment@harrowshanghai.cn.
Closing Date: Friday, 9th December 2016
About Harrow International School, Shanghai
Harrow School Shanghai is a co-educational day school for students aged from 18 months to 18 years. The teaching is based upon the EYFS Framework and the English National Curriculum, culminating in IGCSEs for Removes and Fifth Form (Years 10 and 11), and A levels within the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13). With a world-renowned reputation for its rich heritage of educational excellence, unique traditions and inspiring Leadership and Service programme, Harrow boasts a state-of-the-art campus with outstanding facilities, all located within 35 minutes of the epicenter of one of the world's most exciting and dynamic cities.
Harrow Shanghai is the fourth international school in the Harrow family of schools, joining those in Bangkok, Beijing and Hong Kong, alongside the historic Harrow School and its near-neighbour, John Lyon School, in London.
The School is organised as follows:
- Early Years -Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception
- Pre-Prep-Years 1- 4
- Prep -Years 5- 8
- Senior: Shells, Removes and Fifth Form (Years 9–11) and Sixth Form (Year 12-13)
The School is located in a modern custom-built facility, which accurately reflects the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. The School combines elements of educational philosophy, practice and traditions from Harrow School in London within the context of the international minded-set of a diverse student body in Shanghai. It is envisaged that the School will eventually grow to a roll of approximately 950. As with the other Harrow Schools, Shanghai’s vision, 'Leadership for a better world', is realised by means of a characteristically Harrow approach to schooling which demands of students and teachers high academic attainment, involvement in a rich array of extra-curricular activities, and engagement in high quality pastoral support structures, particularly the House system. Students are assigned into Houses where their which their academic and all-round well-being is monitored, nurtured and supported.
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