Teacher of Early Years
Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science
China
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2018
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2018
Job overview
RDFZ King’s College School Hangzhou is one of two new school development projects in China initiated through partnership between the prestigious King’s College School, Wimbledon and the highly successful Chinese education management group, Dipont Education. A third partner for the Hangzhou project is The High School Affiliated to Renmin University (RDFZ), one of China’s leading schools. At capacity, the whole school will serve over 3,100 students from 3 to 18 years of age.
About the School
The School is located on a lakeside site in the Yuhang District of Hangzhou. Facilities are world-class, with the space designed as a place that responds to its local context and a global education culture. The campus is in final fit-out stage and will provide students and staff with a wonderful learning and working environment. An exceptional teaching and leadership team for all sections of the school has been appointed and student admission levels are excellent.
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 recently hosted the G-20 summit and will stage the Asian Games in 2022. Shanghai can be accessed within 1 hour by high speed train.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Kindergarten, the successful applicant will join the school in August 2018. The Kindergarten will cater for students aged 3 to 6 and will operate a bilingual curriculum based on the UK Early Years Foundation Stage integrated with elements of the Chinese curriculum. There will be a shared pedagogical approach throughout the campus, enabling Chinese and expatriate students to benefit enormously from the cross-cultural exposure.
The Kindergarten offers an open, fluid learning environment where lessons and activities are held both inside and outside of the classroom. Classes will operate in pairs for each age group and will be staffed by one Chinese teacher and one expatriate teacher with additional assistant support. This will allow teachers to support each other in planning, delivery of the curricula and the development of each child’s English and Chinese language skills.
This exciting and challenging role commands a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: high quality housing; flights for employee and dependents and medical insurance for employee and dependents. Full tuition support will be provided for any successful applicant with school age children. The position will be offered on an initial two-year contract term with annual renewal thereafter.
Applications are invited from candidates with:
- Excellent experience in early years education and a passion for the opportunities a bilingual programme provides for children
- The ability to work collaboratively and contribute to the development of an outstanding school
Application process
To submit an application, please email a CV and covering letter to Oliver Knapman, Recruitment Manager: oliver.knapman@dipont.com or please contact Mr Knapman for an information pack and informal discussion. Early application preferred.
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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