This bilingual K-12 School is looking for a Secondary Design Technology Teacher to join them at their Kunming school in August 2020. A relatively new addition to a well-known School Group, the campus opened as a Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6 Elementary School and enrolment for Middle and Senior sections began in 2016. They are a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP). and offer a unique bilingual education founded upon the philosophies and principles of the International Baccalaureate. The beautiful and modern campus is located in the new district of Chenggong, Kunming with a capacity of 1200 students. The campus features large, bright classrooms customized using a modern approach to classroom design with vertical whiteboards, pinboards and digital projector. BIBS Kunming provides students with safe and fun facilities  including two libraries, a dance and music classroom, a art classroom, indoor and outdoor sports and play areas, café areas. The curriculum frameworks and educational philosophies continue to embrace the Chinese National Curriculum standards in Language and Mathematics while structured within the IB frameworks. Drawing upon the best of classical and modern education, infusing Eastern and Western cultures by applying an international approach.

Teachers should be qualified with a BEd or BA plus PGCE (or equivalent) and have at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification teaching experience. IB experience is preferred but is not essential as training will be provided.

The school offers a very competitive nett monthly salary (all taxes are paid by the school) which varies according to qualifications and experience. The package also includes a housing allowance, flights and medical insurance for the teacher https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/kunming

Located in Kunming, an exciting cultural experience awaits. Interested applicants should contact their Edvectus advisor without hesitation and be prepared to demonstrate attributes that will match you against an overseas teaching opportunity which will demand an adjustment of your expectations and challenge your cultural astuteness.

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Student Make Up:

Mostly Chinese

Regional Info:

Kunming is the capital city of China's Yunnan Province in the South of China near the border of South-East Asian countries. It is linked to Vietnam by rail and by road to Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. An important trade centre, it is also now a special tourism centre with many high rise buildings and luxury hotels. Kunming has a mild climate with short, cool, dry winter days and long hot summers. As such the city has earned the nickname of the "City of Eternal Spring." It is also known as one of the most liveable cities in China with a laid-back atmostphere and plenty of history, culture, green spaces, craft beer and cool bars available.

Tax Rate:

Taxes typically 16-25%

Housing:

Allowance on top of salary

Suited To:

Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate - warmer, Climate -moderate, Dependent children - Not very suitable, Holiday destination - not typical, Infrastructure - Moderately developed, Westernised - moderately, Women - not restrictive

Minimum Years Experience:

2.0

Curriculum Experience Required:

Strongly prefer it

Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:

N