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Head of Science (Physics or Chemistry Specialist)
Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)
China
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2019
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2019
Job overview
Where will your teaching experience take you next?
- A management position in one of China’s top high schools offering the A Level curriculum
- Working with enthusiastic and motivated Chinese students (aged 15-18)
- Engaging in high quality educational practice in one of the fastest growing sectors globally
- Joining a network of schools with a focus on collaboration and career development
We are seeking either an experienced head of science or an excellent physics or chemistry teacher looking to take the next step to work as a member of the management team in an extremely successful A Level programme in Dalian.
The role will involve overseeing the delivery of science within the school - working with the Principal, teaching faculty and students. Previous departmental management experience is preferred but not essential.
Dalian is the trading and financial centre for Northeast China and a well-known tourist destination. Located to the north of the Liaodong peninsula, it is a seaside city famous for top-level seafood and French-style architecture, with plenty of parks, squares, fountains, gardens and attractive beaches.
Benefits of working with Dipont in China
High quality international education: Dipont Education manages international programmes (delivering A Level, Advanced Placement and IB Diploma Programmes) within some of the most highly regarded high schools in China. We employ over 400 expatriate educators and have over 7,000 students on roll. Our programmes are extremely well established and highly respected for supporting students to achieve academic success and in developing skills to prepare them as thoroughly as possible for university and further study overseas.
Training and career development: Educators have the opportunity to transfer to other locations during their tenure with us after initial contract term. In addition, we are actively focused on providing internal career development opportunities, with the potential to move into centre management or academic quality management roles. We provide workshops, support and access to internal and external training.
Our students: Many students enter Dipont centres with the aim to study in some of the top universities globally. Teachers can enjoy working with some exceptionally motivated and academically high achieving students without the classroom management issues experienced in other teaching posts. As China settles into its role as the economic powerhouse of the 21st century, a teaching position with Dipont provides a platform to work with a generation of young Chinese talent eager to take advantage of every opportunity available to them.
Salary and benefits: Salary levels are very competitive with a benefits package that includes: accommodation allowance, annual return airfare, annual bonus and worldwide medical cover. Cost of living is very favourable and disposable income is high.
Applications are invited from high skilled educators with:
- The ability to engage and stretch high performing students
- A track record of excellent teaching at high school level
- A recognised teaching qualification
- Previous departmental management responsibility or the experience to take the next step
Early application preferred. In order to apply, please email your resume/CV to: martina.meneghetti@dipont-edu.org or for further information please visit our website at www.dipont.com
About Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)
- Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)
- 33rd Floor, 1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an
- Shanghai
- 200040
- China
Dipont Education is at the forefront of changing the way education is thought about and delivered in China. In addition to establishing and managing schools with elite Chinese and international partners, Dipont also provides innovative curricular and co-curricular programming, supported by more than 800 international educators across China.
For more than two decades, Dipont has introduced international educational ideas and resources into schools around China, through its independent international schools, international high school programmes and enrichment programmes and services.
We offer a range of career opportunities for international educators in cities across China, including Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen. Visit our website for job opportunities.
Independent international schools
In partnership with exceptional schools, Dipont Education has created a new model for K-12 education in China.
Through partnership with King’s College School, Wimbledon, one of the UK’s top schools, and highly regarded Chinese schools, our independent schools provide an internationalised learning experience while maintaining the requirements of the Chinese curriculum.
Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science is operated with Nanjing Foreign Languages School, while Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science is a partnership with The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China. Both are among the best schools in China. In September 2021, we will open King's College School Chengdu.
The schools occupy state-of-the-art campuses and cater to Chinese and international students aged 3-18.
International high school programmes
Dipont works with partner schools around China to offer international curricula to students once they have completed their nine years of compulsory education in the Chinese system.
Studying in the schools’ international curriculum centers offers students the chance to gain the qualifications needed to study at higher education institutions overseas primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Enrichment programmes
Dipont delivers enrichment activities through 15 ENREACH learning centers, located in cities across China.
Delivered at weekends or during school holidays, ENREACH programmes and services provide the best of western and Chinese education to create critical, creative, independent thinkers who are successful in international colleges and education programs.
Programmes combine advanced courses with cultural, social and recreational opportunities and provide students with academic challenges designed to fit their abilities and interests.
Head Office: Dipont Education, 33rd floor, 1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an Shanghai, China.
Website: http://www.dipont.com
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