MAIN PURPOSE

Huili School Hangzhou is seeking an experienced Primary homeroom teacher for Key Stage 2. The KS2 Teacher works in a Co-Teaching relationship with their international partner to provide education to the Primary based on the Wellington College philosophy and ethos. The teachers must support each individual pupil’s growth and development, encouraging them as Wellingtonians to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. The teachers must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the school, and achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of the pupils.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of KS2 curriculum at Huili School Hangzhou. The College is looking for a candidate who would relish the challenge of establishing the subject in a new school.

The KS2 teacher will have the responsibility for the planning and teaching of the subject to the designated class, the content of each lesson being determined by the School curriculum. The teacher will ensure that the subject is delivered in a way that provides coverage, progression and continuity by effectively working with an international teaching partner. The teacher will also be required to carry out other such duties as the Headmasters of School may reasonably direct from time to time. He/she is expected to display the highest standards of professionalism in his/her teaching and in his/her relationships with colleagues and parents.

The teacher must ensure that an excellent learning environment is provided for the learning of English, and that the students develop a positive attitude to the subject within the College. The teacher must present lessons in a structured and coordinated manner with due regard to the ability of the students and the curriculum targets of the year group.

Professional Attributes

• Have high expectations of children and a commitment to ensuring that they can achieve their full educational potential and to establishing fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with them.

• Demonstrate the values, attributes and behaviour you expect from children.

• Be aware of the professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within which they work.

• Be aware of the policies and practices of the school and share collective responsibility for their implementation.

• Communicate effectively with children, young people, colleagues, parents and careers.

• Recognise and respect that the colleagues, parents and careers can make to the development and wellbeing of children and young people and to raising their levels of attainment.

• Have a commitment to collaboration and cooperative working with colleagues.

• Reflect on and improve their practice; take responsibility for identifying and meeting their professional development needs.

• Have a creative and constructively critical approach towards innovation; being prepared to adapt their practice where benefits and improvements are identified.

• Act upon advice and feedback and be open to coaching and mentoring.


BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education: Bachelor’s degree, teaching certificate

Major: English Language and literature or related education majors

Teacher Qualification: Must have Teacher License

Language: English

Experience: A minimum of 2 years working experience in teaching English and Theme

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Wellington College Hangzhou is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service, or local national equivalent.


Please attach your CV, Teacher License together with a cover letter here.

Further details of the above position are available in the file of Job Description below.

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