Head of DT
Wellington College International Hangzhou
Wellington College Hangzhou, China
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salaries, free accommodation, relocation, flights, insurance and other benefits.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1 August 2023
- Apply by:
- 23 February 2023
Job overview
MAIN PURPOSE
To assume responsibility for teaching DT lessons in the college and leading the department, under the direction of the Heads of Schools.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of DT curriculum at Huili School Hangzhou. The School is looking for a candidate who would relish the challenge of establishing the subject in a new school.
The Head of Design and Technology will have the responsibility for the planning and teaching of the subject to the designated class, the content of each lesson being determined by the School curriculum and by the HSH Head of Primary or Head of
Senior School and Junior High. The teacher will ensure that the subject is delivered in a way that provides coverage, progression and continuity. The teacher will also be required to carry out other such duties as the Heads may reasonably direct from time to time. He/she is expected to display the highest standards of professionalism in his/her teaching and in his/her relationships with colleagues and parents.
The teacher must ensure that an excellent learning environment is provided for the learning of DT, and that the pupils develop a positive attitude to the subject within the College. The teacher must present lessons in a structured and coordinated manner with due regard to the ability of the pupils and the curriculum targets of the year group.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree,
Teacher Qualification: teaching certificate or equivalent
Major: Fine Arts, Design, Materials, or related
Language: Fluent English speaker, fluency in Chinese will be favourably considered but is not essential.
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years prior leadership experience in a high performing school.
Prior experience of working in a bilingual setting will be favourably considered.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please attach your CV together with a cover letter here.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Wellington College China schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Assessment and testing of applicants’ suitability to work with children is an integral part of the selection process.
Further details of the above position are available in the file of Job Description below.
For more information about Wellington College Hangzhou, please click ‘Learn More about this school’ in the bottom.
Should you have any further questions, please email us at jobs.hangzhou@wellingtoncollege.cn.
Attached documents
About Wellington College International Hangzhou
- Wellington College International Hangzhou
- 2399 Xue Zhi Road, Xiaoshan
- Hangzhou
- 311231
- China
Wellington College International Hangzhou is the 13th member of Wellington College family worldwide and the international school of first choice in Hangzhou. We offer a uniquely British style international education delivering academic excellence for children of expatriate families from the ages of 5 to 18. We follow a world class curriculum based on the English national curriculum which naturally leads into IGCSE and A Level qualifications in Sixth Form. Our students will go on to attend the best Universities in the UK, USA and beyond to continue their studies. As with all Wellington College schools, the Wellington Values and Identity form the core of a wellbeing focused education, delivered by our team of highly trained, expert and enthusiastic teachers.
The Wellington College Hangzhou campus covers over 74,000 square metres and hosts a range of custom built, state-of-the-art facilities that provide pupils with access to the very best academic and co-curricular opportunities.
Wellington College International Hangzhou is guided by a clear Vision and Purpose founded upon three strong pillars and expressed in our motto: ‘Be You. Be More.’
Our Vision and Purpose
We offer a pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world, combining the very best of British and international education to create a pupil-centric, multilingual, multicultural and inclusive learning experience.
We inspire our children to be the best version of themselves, to take pride in where they come from and to be the change they wish to see in the world.
Be You. Be More.
Inspiring our children to be Learners, Connectors, and Changemakers.
Our Three Pillars
We are Learners
with the passion, intrinsic motivation and critical thinking that enables us to solve real world challenges.
We are Connectors
with the confidence, openness and empathy to bridge cultural chasms and bring our world closer together.
We are Changemakers
with the knowledge, networks and commitment to better serve our community and make a positive impact on the future.
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