Early Years Teacher

Experienced Early Years teacher sought by a British International/Bilingual School in Hangzhou, China

Do you enjoy teaching abroad or did you always dream of an international teaching career? Particular in China? 

This is an opportunity to be part of an International well known British School and a driven team of Early Years teachers. As an institution, Wellington College Bilingual Hangzhou represents a marriage of traditional values and evidence-based practice from the UK and China. They know that excellent early years’ education provides children with an increased chance of success in school and later in life, thereby contributing to creating a society where opportunities are abundant. To this end, they are seeking a team of motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking professionals who will add something special to this exceptional early years’ setting. 

Job Description Key Responsibilities 

• Contribute to a program underpinned by an image of a strong and capable child. 
• Plan an inspiring classroom program 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. 

You will:

• need to have min. BA degree 
• need to have a PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification
• need to have QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) 
• need to have min 2 years' teaching experience
• speak English at an Idiomatic level
• need to be willing to relocate to Hangzhou/China
• be teaching the British Curriculum to Early Years pupils 

Benefits include: 

• flights
• accommodation allowance
• competitive salary
• medical insurance coverage
• school options for dependents

Please find enclosed the job description and person specification documents. For more information or an informal chat call Laura Ooms on 0203 194 3030 or email laura.ooms@tes.com