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Specialist Academic Leader (Mathematics)

Specialist Academic Leader (Mathematics)

Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)

Shanghai

  • Expired
Salary:
Excellent salary & benefits package
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
August 2021
Apply by:
15 March 2021

Job overview

Dipont Education is seeking a secondary mathematics specialist to join our head office team in central Shanghai.

International and bilingual education is at an extremely exciting phase of evolution within China. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of this development - Dipont are considered leaders in this field.

About the Role

Our head office education team (comprising of 18 specialists) support all schools across our network. The successful applicant will liaise with senior leaders and teachers to ascertain support required and training needs in the teaching of mathematics. Helping to nurture a positive ethos with a focus on the well-being of staff and students is crucial to the role.

Workshops on both pedagogy and curriculum will be delivered for both Chinese and international teaching staff, with specific coaching and mentoring when required. Another integral aspect of the role is to be involved with an ongoing quality assurance process within our independent schools.

There will be a requirement for significant travel within China and the role provides a great opportunity to truly explore and experience both Chinese culture and educational practice.

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 favourable and disposable income is high.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate excellent classroom practice, with the expertise and authority to guide and train other practitioners in both curriculum delivery and pedagogy. An understanding of the needs of EAL students and excellent mathematics subject knowledge will be essential.

About Dipont

Dipont Education manages a growing network of K-12 independent schools and an established network of international high school programmes (delivering A Level, AP and the IB Diploma Programme). Our K-12 independent schools are operated in partnership with King's College School, Wimbledon, and some of China's most prestigious schools. We currently support over 800 educators and have nearly 10,000 students on roll across the whole network.

Our large head office in one of the most prestigious business districts in central Shanghai incorporates all company-wide support teams.

Application process

In order to apply, please visit:  https://diponteducation.recruitee.com/o/secondary-specialist-academic-leader-mathematics

For further information, please contact: martina.meneghetti@dipont.com

About Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)

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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