Teacher of Art (from Middle School to IGCSE & A Level)
Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science
Hangzhou, China
- Expired
- Salary:
- Excellent salary and benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2021
- Apply by:
- 7 February 2021
Job overview
RDFZ King’s College School has been formed through partnership between the prestigious King’s College School, Wimbledon, the highly successful Chinese education group, Dipont Education and The High School Affiliated to Renmin University (RDFZ), one of China’s leading schools. Opened in September 2018, RDFZ King’s currently has almost 1500 students on roll and will grow to serve over 3,000 students from 3 to 18 years of age.
Art is a particular strength in the school and the department is growing from four teachers to eight teachers in the new academic year. 25% of students in Grade 10 and Grade 11 are opting for IGCSE and A Level Art and the school will be offering a new A Level in Media & Digital Design additionally. The IB Diploma Programme will be introduced from 2022.
About the School
RDFZ King’s represents a new standard of bilingual education in China. It provides for both local and international students via an innovative model that combines Chinese and western approaches to learning and academic excellence, in the context of first-rate pastoral support and opportunities to excel outside the classroom. Our goal is to graduate confident, articulate young people with a broad set of life skills who will go on to attend universities across the world.
The facilities at RDFZ King's College Hangzhou are outstanding and our world-class campus includes wonderful teaching and recreational spaces, numerous and well-equipped laboratories, 800-seat theatre, a 50-metre swimming pool and excellent sports facilities. The school is located on an idyllic lakeside site in the Yuhang District of Hangzhou.
About Hangzhou
Hangzhou, with a population of over 9 million people, is the capital of Zhejiang Province and an important city in China, recognised for its history, prosperity and beautiful natural scenery. It is also the designated city for the development of education and technology in China. Shanghai can be accessed within one hour by high-speed train.
Yuhang District has experienced significant growth and development and is home to the technology giant Alibaba and more than 10,000 high-tech businesses, hotels, shops and restaurants.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Art (whole school), successful applicants will join an exciting and dynamic department that is growing from strength to strength. Students' engagement in the art programme has been exceptional, with over a quarter of students opting for Art IGCSE & A Level.
Opportunities exist in the middle school and senior school, dependent upon successful candidates' preferences and strengths. The introduction of digital design, Chinese art and other specialists areas allows for a very varied programme for teachers and students. The implementation of the IB Diploma Programme from 2022 creates additional opportunities. Facilities are exceptional and access to resources excellent.
A specialist in media and digital design, in addition to an artist with a background in Chinese art will be required alongside generalist practitioners. This is a great time to join an exciting, dynamic and growing department.
Applications are invited from candidates with:
• Excellent classroom practice and demonstrable experience in developing students' talent in art subjects
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute to the development of an outstanding school
This exciting and challenging role commands a very attractive salary and benefits package. In addition to a highly competitive salary, benefits include: high quality housing, bonus scheme, annual return airfare and medical insurance for employee plus dependents. Full tuition support will be provided for a successful applicant with school age children. The position will be offered on an initial three-year contract term with the opportunity to renew thereafter.
Application process
To submit an application, please visit:
https://diponteducation.recruitee.com/o/teachers-of-art-multiple-posts-from-g6-to-igcse-a-level
Early application preferred. For further information or informal discussion, please contact oliver.knapman@dipont.com
School website: http://www.rkcshz.cn
About Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science
- Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science
- No.1 Guowen Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou
- Zhejiang
- China
The campus consists of:
- A pre-school for pupils aged 3 to 6 years catering for Chinese and expatriate children, offering a bilingual programme based on international and Chinese curricula.
- A Chinese elementary and junior high school for Chinese students in Grades 1 to 9 who study the mandatory Chinese curriculum delivered in both Chinese and English, with a modern pedagogical approach and additional English language instruction.
- An international section for expatriate students from Grade 1, offering a British style curriculum leading to IGCSEs with additional Chinese language instruction.
- An international college for both Chinese and expatriate students, providing IGCSE and A Level courses with potential for the IB Diploma Programme to be implemented in the future.
The brand new campus provides first-class, modern school buildings and state-of-the-art facilities including a large multi-purpose sports hall, a 50 metre indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, playing fields, 400m running track, performing arts auditorium with a capacity for 800 people and boarding facilities. The campus sits on the side of a lake which potentially can be used in the future for water based activities.
This is a partnership project between Dipont Education Management Group (one of the leading education providers in China), King's College School, Wimbledon, and The High School Affiliated to Renmin University (RDFZ).
Dipont Education is a highly successful international education management company at the forefront in developing international programmes in China. Over 7,000 students currently study A Level, IBDP or AP programmes in 28 partner schools. Please see http://www.dipont.com for more information. The Hangzhou project is one of two new school projects opened in 2018 with other schools currently under development.
King's College School, Wimbledon is an independent day school for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18 in Wimbledon, SW London. Founded in 1829 by Royal Charter, it's a school of over 1300 pupils and is one of the most academically successful schools in the world. Please see http://www.kcs.org.uk for more information.
The High School Affiliated to Renmin University (RDFZ) is widely regarded as the top high school in mainland China and is a member of the G20 group of schools. With a main campus in Beijing, the school has recently established a network of branch schools both in and outside the Beijing municipality. Chinese website: http://www.rdfz.cn.
All partners involved in the project are represented on the Board of Governors.
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