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The teacher of Biology

The teacher of Biology

The Perse School Suzhou

Suzhou, China

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Full Time, Fixed Term
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16 December 2022

Job overview

Overview

The Perse School Suzhou is the first school to be opened in China as part of a collaboration between The Perse School Cambridge, UK and Cheung & Sons Hong Kong SAR.

The Perse School Cambridge is a leading co-educational day school educating over 1600 boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years of age. It is renowned for academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and consistently holds a top position in the school league tables in the UK.

The Perse School Suzhou will provide the same high quality education found at The Perse School, Cambridge to students aged 12 to 19 years of age. The Perse School Suzhou will comprise a Bilingual Middle School (Grades 7-9) and an International High School (Grades 10-13).

In the Middle School the curriculum integrates three main elements: the Chinese National Curriculum, English National Curriculum and a Perse pedagogical approach. Students will have the opportunity to take the Zhongkao (Chinese National) examinations at the end of Grade 9.

In the High School the curriculum is primarily based around the IGCSE and International A Level qualification. Students will have the choice of a one or two year lGCSE programme followed by a two year A Level programme.

Full details about the School, its locality, and the relationship with The Perse School Cambridge can be found on the school website www.perseschool.cn. The accompanying staff recruitment brochure also provides further information about the school and living and working in Suzhou, China.

Due to increased student enrolment and the opening of more A-Level subjects, The Perse School, Suzhou is seeking to appoint an inspiring teacher of Biology to start in August 2023.  This position would suit an energetic teacher that is also able to teach another science subject or mathematics.  

   

The accompanying staff recruitment brochure provides information about the school and living and working in Suzhou, China.  

  

Applications  

Please note that this position is only available to candidates currently in China due to the ever-changing Covid Situation that is currently in place. 

 

Applications are to be made using the TES online application form only. Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to the Principal, Catherine Cooke at principal@perseschool.cn   

  

Safer Recruitment  

The Perse School Suzhou is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

  

The school will carry out a number of pre-employment checks. The information you will be asked to provide is required so that the school can comply with these obligations and expectations should your application be successful.  

  

Where practical, interviews will be conducted in person. All interviews (online or in person) will explore the candidates’ suitability to work with children.  

  

Data Protection  

Any data about you will be held securely with access restricted to those involved in dealing with your application in the selection process. By signing and submitting your application form you are giving consent to the processing of your data.  

  

 

Interviews  

Interviews are to be held on a rolling basis therefore you may be contacted at any time after submitting your application and the school reserves the right to appoint an outstanding candidate at any stage during the process, therefore early applications are encouraged.  

  

The closing date for applications is 16th December 2022 


Data Protection 

Any data about you will be held securely with access restricted to those involved in dealing with your application in the selection process. By signing and submitting your application form you are giving consent to the processing of your data. 

 

Interviews 

Interviews are to be held on a rolling basis therefore you may be contacted at any time after submitting your application and the school reserves the right to appoint an outstanding candidate at any stage during the process, therefore early applications are encouraged. 

 

The closing date for applications is 31st July 2022 at 23.59 GMT. 


Contract Type

Full-Time 3 Years Fixed Term

Attached documents

About The Perse School Suzhou

The Perse School Suzhou is the first school to be opened in China as part of a collaboration between The Perse School Cambridge, UK and Cheung & Sons Hong Kong SAR.

The Perse School Cambridge is a leading co-educational day school educating over 1600 boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years of age.  It is renowned for academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and consistently holds a top position in the school league tables in the UK.

The Perse School Suzhou provides the same high quality education found at The Perse School, Cambridge to students aged 12 to 19 years of age. The Perse School Suzhou comprises a Bilingual Middle School (Grades 7-9) and an International High School (Grades 10-13).

In the Middle School the curriculum integrates the Chinese National Curriculum with a Perse pedagogical approach. Students will have the opportunity to take the Zhongkao (Chinese National) examinations at the end of Grade 9.

In the High School the curriculum is primarily based around the Cam­bridge IGCSE and International A Level qualification. Students have the choice of a one or two year lGCSE programme followed by a two year A Level programme.

The ‘Perse Plus’ programme of academic extension to extend learning beyond the confines of the IGCSE and A Level Specifications will be a notable feature of the provision.

The Perse School Suzhou is both a day and boarding school and opened its doors in August 2021.  It is envisaged that, once at capacity, the school will educate approximately 540 students which will include a significant proportion of boarding. The school is open to students of all nationalities, but the majority are Chinese nationals.

We share our vision ‘To love learning and strive for the greater good’ with The Perse School Cambridge and a common set of values will define the attitudes and behaviour expected of all Perse students and staff.  We value:

· Endeavour;

· Intellectual curiosity and scholarship;

· Breadth and balance;

· Respect for one another and our environment.

The Perse School Suzhou offers a rich, vibrant co-curricular programme as is expected in a mixed day and boarding school environment with a comprehensive programme of activities including music, art, drama and sport.

The school site in Suzhou holds a very central position in the old town surrounded by local shops and eateries. The campus has a garden-like feel with many trees that have protected status and is within walking distance of several UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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