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Early Years & Primary Class Teacher

Early Years & Primary Class Teacher

The British School of Guangzhou

Guangzhou, China

  • Expired
Salary:
salary+ medical insurance+ housing+ flight allowance + relocation allowance+ school places
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
01/08/2023
Apply by:
15 May 2023

Job overview

Early Years & Primary Class Teacher

Location: Guangzhou, China

THE SCHOOL

The British School of Guangzhou is at the forefront of international education in China. Established in 2005 for students aged 1-18, our school is recognised for academic excellence leading to outstanding A-Level results and entry to top universities worldwide. We have two main campuses, BSG Nanhu (South Lake Campus) and BSG Olympic Park campus (Huangpu). The South Lake Campus is about 20-minute drive north of the city centre, enjoys picturesque views over Nanhu Lake and a golf course. All classrooms are attractively furnished, air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi and an interactive whiteboard or Smart TV. The school has impressive resources and facilities including music rooms, guided reading rooms, IT zones, science labs, a dance studio, sports gym, libraries, a theatre and two coffee shops for staff and parents. Outdoor facilities include three age-specific football pitches, a swimming pool, basketball courts, a well-equipped X-fit gym and an adventure playground. The Olympic Park campus is our new, purpose-built school for Early Years and Primary students, located in the heart of Guangzhou’s Huangpu District. BSG Olympic Park provides world class facilities to support our collaborations with The Juilliard School and MIT — offering the very best performing arts and STEAM environments.

You can find more details of our school through the link to our website:

https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/en/our-schools/guangzhou

THE ROLE

To promote the Core Values of the British School of Guangzhou, and be able to ensure that teaching and learning meets the needs and expectations of the individual children, and the wider school community. Demonstrate thorough National Curriculum knowledge and a proactive approach towards the wellbeing of children, yourself and others, including your own professional development.

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will be joining a team of enthusiastic teachers across both our South Lake and Olympic Park campuses. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years or Primary practitioner who may also be looking for leadership opportunities as you help to develop our well-established school. You will be able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification and considerable teaching experience, preferably in a high achieving National Curriculum school.

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION

We are Nord Anglia Education, one of the world’s largest premium international schools organisations. Every day, our teachers and support colleagues help our thousands of students achieve more than they ever imagined possible.

A transformational education at one of our schools is focussed on excellent academic outcomes, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. Our innovative use of educational technology also creates a personalised, 21st century learning experience for all students, while our global scale means we can recruit and retain the world’s best teachers and offer unforgettable events and expeditions.

Our people are empowered to make a difference in their fields of expertise. Our fast pace of growth requires evolution and change from everyone, giving you the chance to define the role you do in the future. This challenges the learning agility of our employees and ensures every day brings interesting new experiences.

Founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom, our first international school opened in 1992 in Warsaw, followed by rapid growth across the world since the 2000s.

When you join our team, you’ll become part of a global family of experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand.

OUR SCHOOLS

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are ambitious for our students, our people, and our schools. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually.

We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.

2022 IGCSE RESULTS

The two main criteria that are used to judge examination performance for 16 year olds in the UK are; achieving 5 grades at 'C' or above, and the number of the highest grades achieved. We are very proud that 100% of all examinations sat by the British School of Guangzhou students received grade 'C' or above.

This is a tremendous achievement, but our top students really shone with 62% of exams taken awarded either grade 'A*' or 'A '- the highest possible grades. This is compared to the UK's average of 29%, showing just how far ahead our students are as they move to university entry. 

A particular mention must go to the Science Department with 91% of grades awarded A*-A for Triple Science and to our Mandarin Department who recorder 100% A*-A grades.

2022 A-LEVEL RESULTS

With a 100% pass rate, our A-Level results are testament to our academic success and commitment to building a lifelong love of learning.

59% of exams taken by our students achieved an 'A' or 'A*' grade (UK average 44%).

81% achieved A*- B grades (UK average 70%)

It's worth mentioning that over 80% of students received A* in Further Maths, Physics and Geography.

Benefits

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of 14,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development to ensure our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Master’s in International Education from King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

§ A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale

§ An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration

§ A culture that is fair and consultative

§ Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

TO APPLY:

The closing date for application is 26th May 2023. Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

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About The British School of Guangzhou

The British School of Guangzhou is at the forefront of international education in China. Established in 2005 for students aged 1-18, our school is recognised for academic excellence leading to outstanding IGCSEs, A-Level results and entry to top universities worldwide. Our stunning campus is located about 30-min drive north of the city centre. Built on the shore of South Lake, BSG campus is one of the most unique settings of any international school in China. The breathtaking views and sprawling facilities provide our students with an educational experience unlike any other.

Each area of our campus has been thoughtfully designed to maximise our students’ learning experience with safe, age-appropriate spaces and best in class teaching materials to stimulate creativity and a love of learning. We make considerable ongoing investment to develop learning spaces that support indoor and outdoor sports, the arts, and STEAM activities.

All classrooms are attractively furnished, air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi and an interactive whiteboard or Smart TV. The school has impressive resources and facilities including music rooms, guided reading rooms, IT zones, science labs, a dance studio, sports gym, libraries, a theatre and two coffee shops for staff and parents. Outdoor facilities include three age-specific football pitches, a swimming pool, basketball courts, a well-equipped X-fit gym, an Early Years and Primary adventure playground.

At BSG, our teachers’ standards are single to none, which is why we recruit only the best. We consistently invest in our educators, providing them with training and professional development programmes in collaboration with world-leading institutions. This ensures excellence in academics, quality assurance, and safeguarding throughout our school.

You can find more details of our school through the link to our website:

https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/bsg-guangzhou

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