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Teacher of Secondary Music (IGCSE)

Teacher of Secondary Music (IGCSE)

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science

Wuxi, China

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
18 December 2021

Job overview

Nanwai King’s College School has been formed through a partnership between the highly successful Chinese education management group, Dipont Education, and the prestigious King’s College School, Wimbledon. A third partner in Wuxi is Nanjing Foreign Language School, 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

Nanwai King’s College School opened in September 2018 with 750 pupils and is now at just under 2,000 students as of September 2021. Remarkable numbers that are testament to the quality of the project, its exciting vision and the support of partners, parents and the wider community.

The facilities at Nanwai King’s College School Wuxi are outstanding. We have successfully developed an educational environment that makes the most of our world-class campus and combines the best of Chinese and international approaches to learning and academic excellence, in a context of first-rate pastoral support and opportunities to excel outside the classroom.

In a very short space in time, our students, who are mostly Chinese, have grown accustomed to the holistic style of education which is very different from the traditional offering at local schools. They have shown real enjoyment in the inquiry-based pedagogy being employed. Every student is involved in co-curricular activities in areas of music and performing arts, service, sports or creative endeavours.

Our exceptional staff contribute significantly to the co-curricular programme, pastoral and house systems and demonstrate great commitment to the students in their care. An excellent CPD programme is available at the school that includes professional development workshops on a range of topics.


About the Role

Pupils have two entry points to the Upper Secondary School programme. Students can choose to enter a two-year IGCSE programme in Grade 9 and Grade 10. Alternatively, those who have completed the compulsory Chinese curriculum, and who have good English language proficiency, can enter into a one-year IGCSE programme in Grade 10. Both IGCSE programmes prepare pupils to complete A-level courses or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) Programme in Grade 11 and Grade 12.

Students undertake the Chinese National Curriculum delivered via modern, international pedagogy with content delivered by Chinese and English-speaking teachers to foster bilingualism in students. The aim is to supplement the national curriculum and to meet the needs of each child by giving a breadth of educational experience and academic depth in all areas of studies from core subjects to co-curricular activities. 

Reporting to the head of Music and Expressive Arts, the successful applicant will support secondary music including IGCSE. A strong curriculum offering is complemented by our extensive house and co-curricular programme, requiring coordination with other staff supporting the music programme. Music plays a major part in school life with an annual school musical, drama competitions through the house system and many performance evenings.

Campus facilities are outstanding and include a black box theatre, several music studios and an auditorium seating 800 people. There are full lighting and sound systems in theatre spaces and a full-sized LCD cinematic screen in the main theatre in addition to green rooms and rehearsal spaces. This is an extremely exciting role for a talented and enthusiastic practitioner. The House system and mixed co-curricular activities (CCA) ensure that children mix across school sections to help foster bilingualism. Our pastoral team promotes PSHE topics delivered through homeroom and tutor groups – these include topics such as anti-bullying and healthy lifestyles.


About Wuxi

With a history dating back more than 3000 years, Wuxi is one of the major cities in Jiangsu province. Traditionally a canal town, it is a thriving city economically and developing further at a rapid pace with a resident population of around 6 million. Located only 45 minutes by train from Shanghai, it benefits from being part of the economic hub in East China but retains a sense of its long and rich history. The Taihu New City development is in Binhu District, an area that preserves the historic character of canal-front public spaces, lake scenery and open parkland with high quality residential, business, retail and recreational facilities. Local government has also moved to the Binhu District, and the city’s infrastructure, beautiful parks and recreational areas around the school are excellent and an easy place to live for families and single teachers alike.

Applications are invited from candidates with:   

  • Excellent classroom practice and well-developed subject knowledge (experience teaching ESL students advantageous)   
  • 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, annual return airfare, bonus scheme 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 potential to renew thereafter.


Application Process:

Early application preferred. To submit an application, please click here    

For further information, please contact oliver.knapman@dipont.com

School website: www.nkcswx.cn

About Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science

Opened in September 2018, Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science's mission is to educate well-rounded young men and women who will make a positive contribution to society. We support each pupil to reach his or her full potential through the foundation of three systems: academic, co-curricular and pastoral.

With capacity for over 3,000 students, the school is growing rapidly and will have around 2,000 enrolled from September 2021.

The campus consists of:

  • A pre-school for pupils aged 3 to 6 years catering for Chinese and expatriate children and offering a bilingual programme based on EYFS, international and Chinese curricula.
  • A bilingual elementary and junior high school for Chinese students in Grades 1 to 9 who undertake the mandatory Chinese curriculum delivered with a modern pedagogical approach and additional English language instruction.
  • An international school for expatriate students from Grade 1 to Grade 10, offering a British-style curriculum leading to IGCSEs with additional Chinese language instruction
  • A high school for Chinese and expatriate students, providing a wide range of IGCSE and A Level courses. The IB Diploma Programme will be implemented from September 2021.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include a large multi-purpose sports hall, a 50 metre indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, playing fields, 400m running track, well-equipped laboratories, art rooms, drama studios, performing arts auditorium with capacity for 800 people and extensive boarding facilities. A river runs alongside the campus and a boat house has been incorporated into the campus design.

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science is a partnership project between Dipont Education, King’s College School, Wimbledon, and Nanjing Foreign Language School (Nanwai).

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 www.kcs.org.uk for more information.

Dipont Education is a highly successful international education management company at the forefront in developing international programmes in China. Over 6,000 students currently study A Level, IBDP or AP programmes in 26 partner schools. Please see http://www.dipont.com for more information. Nanwai King's is one of a developing network of independent schools in China.

Nanjing Foreign Language School (Nanwai) is a middle and high school recognised as one of the top schools in China. Alumni go on to study at some of the most prestigious universities in China and overseas and it has been one of the leading schools in international programme development in China. Chinese website: www.nfls.com.cn.

Whilst all parties play a crucial role in the development of the school, Dipont Education provides full management support. All partners involved in the project are represented on the Board of Governors.

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