ICT Teacher

Job Description

A warm welcome to join the founding team of our top-quality British international school, Shrewsbury Guangzhou, opening for selected year groups in September 2022. The school is located on a purpose-built riverfront campus in Guangzhou’s Nansha District. Shrewsbury Guangzhou is affiliated to Shrewsbury School in the UK, founded in 1552, and to Shrewsbury International Schools in Bangkok (opened 2003) and Hong Kong (opened 2018). We will deliver a world-class primary and secondary British curriculum from Year 1-13, together with a strong programme of Chinese language and culture. The school offers boarding from Year 8. The enrollment capacity of the world-class campus facility is 2200 students.

Position Summary

The Teacher of Computing and IT Innovation is either a foreign passport holder or a Chinese bi-lingual teacher. The position involves both Primary and Senior teaching, ranging across the school during the founding years. As the school evolves, there will be greater specialisation between Primary and Senior focus areas. IT Innovation is a pillar of the school’s academic approach, a pivot and place of intersection across learning themes, skills development, and digital learning. The field of Computing and IT Innovation ranges across coding, robotics, artificial intelligence, and programming. Computing will be offered at IGCSE and A Level. 

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate exhibits the following characteristics:

• A well-qualified Computing and IT specialist, capable of teaching at both Primary and Senior levels.
• A dedicated, highly motivated teacher, capable of inspiring students.
• A full working knowledge of the English National Curriculum and an ability and aspiration to attain the highest standards. 
• Experience of working with English Language Learners (ELL) or a desire to broaden his / her experience and skills in EAL teaching and learning strategies. 
• A flexible approach to working within the school curriculum and structures. 
• An appreciation of the value of the extra-curricular dimension in developing the potential of students. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive approach to professional development, particularly in the areas of Computing, IT Innovation and EAL. 
• Internationally minded.
• Interested in and respectful of Chinese culture, language, and society.  
• The ability to work within and apply all school policies.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to provide:

• Criminal record check(s) according to residence history prior to the start of contract.
• Confirmation of identity (National ID card / Passport).
• 2 signed, confidential references (one of which will be from the candidate’s current headteacher) before the start of contract.
• Verification of original qualifications.

Qualification

• 3+ years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and higher.
• Teacher’s Qualification Certificate of PRC / QTS / equivalent recognised certificate from other countries.
• Ability to teach in English and assess student attainment according to the standards of the British (English National) curriculum.

Child Safeguarding

Shrewsbury International School promotes the welfare and wellbeing of children and is committed to Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Benefits

An internationally competitive package of remuneration and benefits is offered under the terms of a two-year contract.