KS 1/2/3 Teacher – Teaching subjects across the English National Curriculum in KS 1, 2 & 3.

Overview
RIA has vacancies for a committed, qualified teachers who wish to work in a rewarding and interesting international teaching environment. RIA is a small-scale, mainstream international school for children aged between 5 and 16, based in Shekou, Shenzhen, China.
RIA has a maximum enrolment of 78 children and maintains small class sizes. Founded in 2008, we are a family-run school that serves the local expatriate community. Our reputation is that of a happy, welcoming, flexible school that makes excellent progress with the children in our care.

The Role
RIA is looking for an enthusiastic, qualified Primary School teacher. Class sizes are a maximum of 9 or 10 expatriate children of mixed ability and possibly of mixed age. Our school commitment is to a personalized style of education so differentiation within lessons is essential. You should be able to teach a range of subjects, have strong classroom management strategies and be creative and organized.
Our core curriculum is based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales (2014), but teachers are encouraged to adapt their teaching according to the needs, interests and abilities of the children in their care.
The teaching day is kept low-key; we allow staff the time to prepare exciting lessons and to complete most school-based tasks within the school day. Administrative requirements and duties outside the classroom are kept to a minimum. Teachers find that nearly all their marking is done within class-time and that they develop a detailed dialogue with each of their students regarding their progress. We wish for our teachers to enjoy their teaching day and to have energy and enthusiasm for the next one.
Our team of teachers work closely with each other and with parents. Good communication skills and a willingness to join in with school and community activities is an advantage.
Our small-scale approach has helped children make remarkable academic progress; we would like to work with teachers who are interested in this idea.

The Package
Take-home pay (after tax deductions) is 20,850 RMB per month. Housing allowance is an additional 5050 RMB per month. Salary is paid in Chinese RMB.

We pay for visas, a return flight to your country of origin each year and local health insurance. School lunches are free.
Start-up costs in a new country or city can sometimes be high and the school will help with this situation if required. Contracts are one-year long with an intended commitment to two years.
Holidays are in line with other international schools – there are 180 teaching days in the year plus a few professional development days. Our school year runs from mid-August to mid-June.

Applications should include a covering letter addressed to Ms. Kate Rowan, Director, along with a color photograph, updated CV and the names and contact email addresses of at least three references; one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.