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Humanities Teacher (Secondary) - English Medium

Humanities Teacher (Secondary) - English Medium

Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School

Shanghai China

Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Jan 2020
Apply by:
19 September 2019

Job overview

Working with us 

A commitment to lifelong learning, for ourselves and our students so we can all make a positive difference 

Dehong International Chinese School recognises that exceptional and inspirational teachers are our most valuable resource in providing our students with an excellent international education. Dehong teachers are ambitious for their students’ learning and put students first in everything they do. They have the highest aspirations for their students’ achievement and development, both in the classroom and through the many coand extra-curricular activities on offer. Our teachers actively promote the School’s mission and vision through their enthusiastic and full participation in school life and their supportive engagement with students, colleagues and parents. 

Purpose of Role

The Dehong secondary school teacher is a subject specialist and an outstanding progressive educator. He/she creates a warm, flexible, language rich environment to promote high quality learning, student agency, and independence. The teacher understands how to support student wellbeing and the development of strong and positive character attributes essential to leading a successful and purposeful life. He/she develops positive and caring relationships with students, parents and all school staff and motivates students to love learning. He/she knows how to build discipline specific knowledge and skills and creates learning engagements, leading to deeper conceptual understanding. The teacher is ambitious for students and for their academic outcomes and exam success. He/she works in close collaboration with others across the grade level and school to develop  the Dehong curriculum and to plan and deliver exciting, academically challenging, inquiry-based units, which are carefully designed to ensure the development of each student’s language competencies. The teacher believes strongly in action research and uses best practice to inform his/her planning, classroom practice and assessment strategies. A clear understanding of Dehong’s vision, mission and learning principles is essential.  

Safeguarding Statement 

We are committed to developing supportive and safe learning environments 

DCIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references. 

Application Method

If you are interested, please click 'Apply on School Website'. We'd love to get to know you!

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About Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School

Dehong Education Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing family of International Chinese schools in major cities in China.  

Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School, opened on 1 September 2017 and located in the Qizhong villa area of Maqiao, Minhang District, offers a progressive learning plan from elementary school to high school. Our school offers an academic programme comprising of the Chinese compulsory curriculum combined with international elements with the support of experienced teaching teams. We aim to develop citizens of the world who understand traditional Chinese culture and are nurtured to develop an open, inclusive mentality. Being part of a Dehong school is a culturally immersive experience paired with the diverse opportunities, for both students and staff, accessed through our sister schools in the established Dulwich College International network.

Dehong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

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