Teacher of Science, Upper Senior

Sedbergh School Fuzhou is a bilingual international school which opened in September 2018. We have a very close working relationship with Sedbergh School UK and aim to deliver an exceptional learning environment, providing exciting and holistic education for both Chinese and foreign students. The school currently comprises 10% international and 90% Chinese students, with a total capacity of 2,700. At SSF we share the core values of Sedbergh School, UK, building on their excellent reputation and over 500 years of history. As a boarding school, there is an expectation that all staff participate in the School’s pastoral and extracurricular activity programmes. The School’s values of Humility, Ambition, Resilience and Kindness are expected in all of our teachers. Active involvement in daily life is highly valued.

Sedbergh School Fuzhou requires an enthusiastic, experienced iGCSE General Science teacher (Biology or Chemistry specialist preferred) to promote the sciences and improve uptake of particularly Biology and Chemistry at A-level. Candidates should have a proven track record of high-quality teaching across all three sciences at iGCSE, preferably teaching students with English as a second language, with the ability to use practical activities to enhance learning. There is a possibility of A-Level teaching in your specialist science in the future.

Reporting to the Upper Senior Head of Science, the role will involve the planning, preparation, teaching, recording, assessment and reporting required to meet the educational needs of the students. With a team of experienced technicians and a well-resourced department, we pride ourselves on the inclusion of practical lessons as a regular part of the curriculum. Teamwork is an integral part of the department, and we assist each other through peer observations to constantly improve teaching practices. CPD is available to staff through internal and external providers.

The Cambridge iGCSE and IAL syllabi are taught throughout the department and some experience of these would be desirable.

Candidates should also be willing to contribute to the wider life of this busy boarding school, offering extra-curricular activities to the students.

As we are a boarding school, every member of teaching staff has a role in the boarding houses, along with a particular responsibility for a form group. Additional pastoral roles within the boarding houses may be available.

Sedbergh School Fuzhou is fully committed to safeguarding and child welfare. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks, including ICPC or DBS for UK based staff as well as prohibition order checks. Candidates based in China will additionally be required to obtain a Chinese police clearance certificate.

Sedbergh School Fuzhou is an equal opportunities employer. If you are interested in any positions in SSF (RQSS) , all applications should be submitted to hr@rqss.cn. Please provide your CV detailing two references, of which one must be your most recent employer. School HR will reply to candidates within 3 working days of receiving the resume,and let the candidates know whether you have been shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a live interview either face to face or online.