Science Teacher with Chemistry specialism

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head pf Physics at a school based in Suzhou, China.

The school are looking for a skilful, caring and innovative Science Teacher who is committed to further elevate all aspects of the student experience. Academics are important, and impressive exam grades are a non-negotiable, however Science education at the school is about so much more than this. The teachers collaboratively plan and deliver the curriculum so that students have the skills, understandings, and knowledge to apply their learning outside of the classroom and be well-prepared for success at university at beyond. As a school, they seek to embrace emerging technologies to support innovation of learning and we always ensure that students are at the centre of our decision-making processes.

They welcome applications from Science specialists as well as teachers who combine this with additional areas of expertise.

Worldwise Teachers:

•   Put students first in all they do

•   Display a positive attitude, adaptability and open-mindedness 

•   Show professional initiative and perseverance

•   Are truly collaborative and display highly developed communication skills

•   Are committed to internationalism and equity

•   Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship

Worldwise teachers believe in:

•   The right of every student to be safe, supported and nurtured

•   Evidence-based and innovative pedagogy

•   Personalised and differentiated student learning

•   Setting high expectations for every student

•   Empowering students to reach their own goals

•   High levels of student motivation and engagement

Worldwise teacher's practice:

•   Maximises every student’s opportunity learn

•   Promotes student agency, reflection and a love of learning

•   Delivers academic rigour and holistic learning

•   Reveals the complex and inter-disciplinary nature of learning content

•   Creates a supportive and dynamic learning environment

•   Develops students’ higher-order thinking

The successful candidate must be:

•   Passionate about Science and be able to inspire students to study their subject further

•   Capable of delivering Science knowledge to the depth required at the A2 level 

•   Successful in showing student progress so that students are fully prepared for external examinations at IGCSE and A level stages

•   Experienced (or willing to learn) in using formative assessment in order to advance student learning

•   Actively engaged in furthering their own pedagogical knowledge

•   Willing to collaborate with a diverse range of teachers in order to create an engaging classroom

•   Able to differentiate in order to meet the needs of all students, especially within an EAL environment

•   Willing to engage in the student’s own culture (Chinese) in order to fully know your students

•   Knowledgeable in the latest safeguarding systems in order to ensure student wellbeing

•   Eager to fully engage with the students in their Co-curricular activities 

•   Adaptable in the classroom in order to make full use of educational technology to meet student needs

•   Able to demonstrate that they hold the highest expectations of the students and themselves.

Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of the school. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the chosen candidate.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and 'Quick Apply' below! For more information please contact managedrecruit@tes.com REF EW1689595