Head of Science in Shanghai, China
Shanghai Concord Bilingual School
No.53, Runan Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive package, including basic salary, annual bonus, housing allowance, annual flight allowance, relocation allowance, visa sponsorship, medical insurance, paid vacations including summer vacation, winter vacation, Christmas break, spring break
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2021
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2021
Job overview
The Role
The Head of Science will report to the Executive Principal.
The post-holder will lead a team of specialist subject teachers, which is expected to grow in size considerably as student numbers increase. He/she will be responsible for the development of that subject at all levels throughout the School. He/she needs to possess good organisational skills and also be an enthusiastic, energetic and innovative teacher who can lead by example, who is committed to flexible and varied styles of teaching and is in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the School.
Qualifications:
• a high quality degree with Science as the sole or significant focus;
• a formal teaching qualification may be an advantage;
• an interest in further training and development.
Skills and Experience:
• the capability of teaching Science expertly and confidently to all age groups 11-18 (Chinese Grades 6 to 12), being up-to-date in his/her subject;
• a willingness to accommodate the needs of students whose first language is not English is essential;
• confidence in ICT and good ICT skills, being able to pick up new procedures and routines quickly; particularly in respect of the SchoolPal system, also used as our VLE;
• effective and efficient administrative skills;
• the ability to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School is highly desirable;
• a willingness to support the Admissions and Marketing teams is essential;
• relevant experience in teaching, examining or in the commercial sector will be taken into account.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role include academic management and teaching.
For more detail information of the Job Description and Person Specification of the role, please kindly find the attached JD - Head of Science.
The 2021-2022 academic year school calendar is still in process. The 2020-2021 academic year school calendar is attached for your reference.
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About Shanghai Concord Bilingual School
Shanghai Concord Bilingual School (SCBS) is unique in being the only bilingual school in the prestigious HuangPu District, right in the very heart of Shanghai. Our students, parents and staff choose the school not only for its convenient location but because we enjoy the best of Chinese attitudes to education alongside providing access to the international curriculum.
The school is expanding. There will be good career progression opportunities for strong candidates who work hard to contribute to our success.
We mirror the values of our sister school, Concord College near Shrewsbury, who advise and support us closely.
We are currently gathering expressions of interest in various disciplines from Primary to High School to join us. A strong academic background, positive attitude and excellent level of English are more important than a teaching qualification although we are always delighted to hear from experienced qualified educators.
For more information, in the first instance please send a CV to hr@concordschool.com.cn.
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