Classroom Teacher Year 2 (Grade 1)

Note that International Class Teachers work closely with a Chinese Co-Teacher and share responsibility with the Co-Teacher for planning, effective delivery and assessment of children.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Main Purpose

To ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement for all students.

Knowledge and Understanding

Ø  To have a current knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers.

Ø  To take responsibility for implementing school policies and practice, including those relating to equality of opportunity.

Ø  Work to achieve the general and particular aims of the school.

Ø  To plan effectively to ensure students have the opportunity to meet their potential, notwithstanding differences of race and gender, and taking account of the needs of students who are under achieving, very able, or not yet fluent in English.

Ø  To plan effectively to meet the needs of all students in the class, including the preparation of Individual Educational Plans as necessary.

Ø  To assess, record and monitor each student’s progress in line with the policies of the school and to report to parents.

Ø  To monitor students’ class and home activities, providing constructive, oral and written feedback.

Ø  To use teaching strategies that keep students engaged through effective questioning, lively presentation and good use of resources.

Ø  To create a safe and stimulating learning environment that supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident.

Ø  To set high expectations for student behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline based on mutual respect and personal responsibility.  To deal with inappropriate behaviour according to school policy.

Ø  To set a good example to the students taught through one’s presentation and one’s personal conduct.

Wider Professional Effectiveness

Ø  To take responsibility for one’s own professional development including participation in Teacher Appraisal procedures.

Ø  To attend training in and out of school, as directed by the Leadership Team.

Ø  To contribute to the Extra-Curricular Activities of the Section.

Ø  To work effectively as a member of the school team, establishing and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, parents and students.

Ø  To collaborate effectively with the Co-Teacher, sharing in the planning and management of students’ learning.

Requirements

General requirements:

• First language speakers of English or first language fluency in English
  
• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
  
• A teaching qualification valid in home-country
  
• 2 years’ successful experience
  

General Preferences:

• International experience (in China would be an additional advantage)
  
• Experience of working in an EAL context
  
• Familiarity with the Cambridge International Curriculum
  

Benefits

• Monthly salary based on experience and qualification: 20,000-25,000RMB/Month(Negotiable)
  
• Inbound & Outbound Flight (overseas recruitment) 
  
• Settling allowance
  
• International Insurance
  
• Excellent opportunities for Professional Development
  
• Promotion Opportunities