History Teacher -Senior School

MAIN PURPOSE

The History Teacher works collaboratively with an international team to provide education to the pupils from a range of age groups, based on the Wellington College philosophy and ethos. The History Teacher must support each individual pupil’s growth and development, encouraging them as Wellingtonians to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. The teacher must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the school, and achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of the pupils.

To contribute to raising standards of pupil achievement and attainment in a subject area or areas by teaching a timetable of lessons and supporting the Head of Department in the achievement of whole school and departmental targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To have high expectations of all pupils based on relevant data.

• To teach using a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning, meeting the demands of the curriculum and through scaffolding and objectives ensure that the needs of all pupils are met.

• To maintain discipline in accordance with the college’s policies and encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and standards of work.

• To assess pupils’ work in line with school policies and procedures referring to pupil performance targets.

• To contribute to the development and implementation of the subject’s strategic action plan.

• To attend and contribute to all staff and subject meetings.

• To use data, both externally and internally produced, to assess pupil performance and to develop appropriate courses of action.

• To review on a regular basis methods of learning and teaching.

• If asked, to be a form tutor to an assigned group of pupils.

• To register students and notify the designated safeguarding lead immediately about any concerns relating to a pupil.

• To participate in the School’s professional learning program and continue personal development in the relevant areas especially subject knowledge and teaching methods.

• To attend all Curriculum, Parent Teacher Conferences and other such academic or pastoral events.

• To ensure effective monitoring and communication with parents regarding academic progress both in line with school reporting procedures and in response to specific concerns as they arise.  

• To undertake duties as detailed in the staff Duty Rota.

• To comply with the current policies and procedures of the School. 

• To display the Huili Values at all times, either in school or in the wider community.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education: Bachelor’s degree, teaching certificate

Major: History or related education majors

Teacher Qualification: Must have Teacher License

Language: Fluent English speaker

Experience: A minimum of 2 years working experience in teaching History

Please attach your CV, Teacher License together with a cover letter here. 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Wellington College Hangzhou is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service, or local national equivalent.

 

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.