Teacher of Primary

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a primary class, supporting, nurturing and taking a genuine interest in the holistic development of all children in that class;
• Work closely with the Headmaster and colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of the bilingual programme and to design and implement a relevant, challenging and rigorous curriculum;
• Plan and deliver lessons, ensuring attention is given to appropriate differentiation;
• Contribute to collaborative learning at all levels of school life;
• Create inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge and a range of skills within an environment based on trust and respect;
• Select relevant resources and digital tools to support and enhance learning;
• Develop appropriate assessment tasks, providing timely and effective feedback that enhances pupil’s learning;
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a professional manner;
• Write formal reports on a termly basis;
• Provide appropriate pastoral support as and when necessary;
• Contribute to the school’s House system as directed by the Head;
• Attend Parents’ Meetings, Open Mornings and CPD as appropriate;
• Play an active role in the school’s co-curricular programme.

Specific Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in English Language 
• A recognised teaching qualification for the required age range (e.g. B.Ed., PGCE)
• Great level of English
• Minimum two years’ teaching experience in primary years education
• Previous experience of teaching overseas
• Good knowledge of the curriculum and experience of inquiry based teaching
• Ability to communicate with pupils, colleagues and parents, and to build strong relationships with all members of the school community
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Familiarity with various teaching resources including, where appropriate, digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning 
• Sensitivity to the cultural differences found in China and the willingness to develop and maintain a cross cultural approach to work
• A willingness and commitment to contribute fully to the life of the pu­pils and school beyond the academic day, including active par­ticipation in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes
• To assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs as may be reasonably requested by the Headmaster

Contract Type: Full time, Two Years

Start date:          August 2021