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Head of Chemistry

Head of Chemistry

The Perse School Suzhou

Suzhou, China

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Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
01/08/2020
Apply by:
19 January 2020

Job overview

Overview

The Perse School Suzhou is the first school to be opened in China as part of a collaboration between The Perse School Cambridge, UK and Cheung & Sons Hong Kong SAR.

The Perse School Cambridge is a leading co-educational day school educating over 1600 boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years of age.  It is renowned for academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and consistently holds a top position in the school league tables in the UK.

The Perse School Suzhou will provide the same high quality education to students aged 15 to 19 years of age, with a curriculum primarily based around the Cambridge IGCSE and International A Level qualifications.  

Full details about the School, its locality, and the relationship with The Perse School Cambridge can be found on the school website www.perseschool.cn.  The accompanying staff recruitment brochure also provides further information about the school and living and working in Suzhou, China. 

The Role

The Perse School, Suzhou is seeking to appoint an inspiring teacher of Chemistry to establish and lead a new department.  Full details of the role and the type of candidate we are looking for are available in the job description and person specification attached below.

Application Process

Applications are to be made using the TES online application form or by using our own application form available on our website www.perseschool.cn.

Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to The Principal, Naomi Atkins on principal@perseschool.cn.  Candidates not using the TES online form should send completed application forms to HR@perseschool.cn. 

The Perse School Suzhou is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo relevant background checks.

Application Deadline and Interview Dates

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th January 2020 at Midnight GMT. 

Interviews are to be held at The Perse School Cambridge, UK between Thursday 30th January and Friday 7th February 2020.  However you may be contacted at any time after submitting your application and the school reserves the right to appoint an outstanding candidate at any stage during the process, therefore early applications are encouraged. 

Contract Type

Full-Time 2 Years Fixed Term

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About The Perse School Suzhou

The Perse School Suzhou is the first school to be opened in China as part of a collaboration between The Perse School Cambridge, UK and Cheung & Sons Hong Kong SAR.

The Perse School Cambridge is a leading co-educational day school educating over 1600 boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years of age.  It is renowned for academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and consistently holds a top position in the school league tables in the UK.

The Perse School Suzhou provides the same high quality education found at The Perse School, Cambridge to students aged 12 to 19 years of age. The Perse School Suzhou comprises a Bilingual Middle School (Grades 7-9) and an International High School (Grades 10-13).

In the Middle School the curriculum integrates the Chinese National Curriculum with a Perse pedagogical approach. Students will have the opportunity to take the Zhongkao (Chinese National) examinations at the end of Grade 9.

In the High School the curriculum is primarily based around the Cam­bridge IGCSE and International A Level qualification. Students have the choice of a one or two year lGCSE programme followed by a two year A Level programme.

The ‘Perse Plus’ programme of academic extension to extend learning beyond the confines of the IGCSE and A Level Specifications will be a notable feature of the provision.

The Perse School Suzhou is both a day and boarding school and opened its doors in August 2021.  It is envisaged that, once at capacity, the school will educate approximately 540 students which will include a significant proportion of boarding. The school is open to students of all nationalities, but the majority are Chinese nationals.

We share our vision ‘To love learning and strive for the greater good’ with The Perse School Cambridge and a common set of values will define the attitudes and behaviour expected of all Perse students and staff.  We value:

· Endeavour;

· Intellectual curiosity and scholarship;

· Breadth and balance;

· Respect for one another and our environment.

The Perse School Suzhou offers a rich, vibrant co-curricular programme as is expected in a mixed day and boarding school environment with a comprehensive programme of activities including music, art, drama and sport.

The school site in Suzhou holds a very central position in the old town surrounded by local shops and eateries. The campus has a garden-like feel with many trees that have protected status and is within walking distance of several UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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