Upper School Science Teacher - Chemistry

Full Time | Beijing, China | Whole school
Start Date: August 2024 or Sooner

About School:

Our Beijing school has two campuses, catering to different age groups and learning needs. The City Campus is for Early Years and Year 1, equipped with excellent facilities. This serene setting provides access to excellent facilities, including a fully-equipped Sports Hall and Dining Room. Inside, children have access to various play-based creative spaces like the Maker Space, Construction Zone, Dance Studio, Visual Arts Studio, and Music and Drama Studio. It's a vibrant, nurturing environment where our youngest learners embark on their educational journeys. Located in a picturesque village, our Hegezhuang Campus is tailored for students from Year 2 upwards. The classrooms are fully customized and incorporate cutting-edge technology. The learning spaces are flexible and designed to inspire. Within this campus, you'll find two well-stocked libraries, one for Lower School and another for Upper School, boasting a combined resource collection of over 28,000 items. Additional facilities include a spacious multi-purpose theatre, a mini theatre, a versatile black-box drama area, an arts center, and a music center complete with a recording studio. The sports hall is equipped with a 25-meter swimming pool, a gymnasium for activities like badminton, volleyball, and basketball, and even a top-rope climbing wall. Outdoors, we offer tennis courts and Astro-turf playing fields perfect for football.

Our Beijing school offers a British-based international education from Early Years to A-Levels. The curriculum evolves through different phases, focusing on holistic development. Highly qualified teachers from diverse backgrounds contribute to the school's excellence.

Our Beijing school’s mission is to nurture future leaders who excel academically and in various activities. The school values intellectual growth, sports, and community service, fostering resilience and meaningful connections among students. It prepares students for top universities worldwide, emphasizing academic rigor and enrichment programs.

Curriculum: A Levels, GCSE, IGCSE, UK Early Years/EYFS
Accreditation: CIS
School Type: PreK/K-12 (UK13) Day
Students Enrollment: Approx. 1500 in total

About Job:

Working to the Head of Department and for the Head of Upper School in maintaining high academic standards within their subject area. To ensure that students are supported in their learning journey through Upper School and set the highest aspirations for their students’ achievement and development, both in the classroom and through the many extra-curricular activities on offer.

• Actively promote and develop the ethos of the school.
• Lead by example in all professional matters ensuring that all students observe matters such as dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Actively establish good relations with parents and visitors to the school.
• Support and attend all major school events.
• Maintain a teaching load appropriate to the position, including the participation of Leadership in Action activities if appropriate, and as agreed with the HoUS.
• Take a fair and appropriate share of duties.
• Participate fully in House activities
• Participate in Retreats and Expeditions as required.

About You:

  • Essential Requirements
    • Minimum of 2 years recent successful teaching experience preferably in an International school.
    • Graduate qualified teacher
    • Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area
    • Qualified Teacher Status and evidence of appropriate subsequent in-service training.
    • Successful experience in working with students in the age group you are teaching
    • Demonstrated experience in inspiring students in a stimulating learning environment
    • Demonstrated experience of using ICT to promote learning
    Desirable
    • Master’s degree an advantage
    • Experience in teaching EAL students
    • Experience delivering at IGCSE and A Level
    • Previous experience in an international school and familiarity with British education system
    • Show evidence of establishing clear goals and objectives for students which led to significant improvements in achievement across the subject
    • Knowledge and understanding of positive disciplinary methods
    • Knowledge and understanding of child development and its impact on behaviour.

About Contract:

• Contract Period: 2 years
• Student Contact days: 180
• Approximate Dates for the School Year: Aug 1-Jun 30

About Package:

• Salary Range: Negotiable
• Benefit: Health Insurance,Housing Allowance, Moving Allowance, Settling in allowance, Tuition for children


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