Careers

Teaching and Learning

• to plan, prepare and deliver schemes of work in accordance with the academic programmes set out by the school, which facilitate active learning experiences for all children

• to assess and maintain records of children’s progress in learning, using this information to ensure that each child has the opportunity to succeed

• to manage the classroom environment so that it is a stimulating, well-resourced and orderly space which supports and encourages learning

• to have a thorough understanding of the purpose and aims of the school’s educational ethos

• to always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• to use all relevant technology to support learning, understanding and development

• to identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet the children’s varying needs

• to evaluate learning experiences and outcomes for children’s continual improvement

• to provide meaningful feedback and assessment for learning in line with the school’s policies

• to develop the best combination of international and Chinese approaches to deliver a personalised bi-lingual curriculum

• to ensure that the standards set out in the school’s policies, including but not limited to behaviour, teaching and learning and safeguarding are followed

• to ensure that all children are treated with respect – fairly and equally

• to ensure outstanding pastoral care in line with the school’s policies and expectations

Communication and Co-operation

• to work co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff

• to share information, ideas and resources with colleagues

• to develop supportive and productive relationships with parents

• to maintain accurate and complete records of children’s development

• to participate in departmental, school-based and parental meetings

• to share assessment data and ensure that it is appropriately archived

• to prepare required reports on children and their activities

• to participate in the supervisory duties shared by all members of staff

• to participate in the co-curricular life of the school

• to play a full part in the corporate life of the School

• to support the school’s image and profile in the community

Qualifications

• A good degree from an established university

• PGCE/QTS or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

• 2 or more years of full time, school based, teaching experience (required)

• Excellent working knowledge of foundation stage curricula (required) – English National Curriculum preferred

• Thorough working knowledge of child development for ages 2-5

• Experience of working with children who have English as an additional language (desirable)

• Experience of working in the independent sector (desirable)

Personal Qualities

• Ability to inspire children with a love of learning

• Ability to develop and challenge all children so that each child can achieve their best in art

• Willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life

• Strong interpersonal-relations and teamworking skills

• Ability to use ICT to enhance learning

• Good administrative and organisational abilities

• Good communication skills

• Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community

• Rigorous can-do attitude and flexible approach • Positive team player with a sense of humour