JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
PRIMARY CLASSROOM TEACHER, SHANGHAI
Starting Date: August 2023
The Role
We are seeking high-performing staff for our Primary School, commencing from August 2023.
We seek passionate teachers with the vision, ambition and drive to contribute to our rapidly expanding Primary School. Outstanding interpersonal skills are a must, along with a desire to innovate and embrace the challenges and delights that will come with being part of an outstanding team in the fourth year of the school’s history. They need to possess excellent organisation al and communication skills and be an enthusiastic, energetic and innovative teacher, who is committed to flexible and varied styles of teaching.
All academic staff are expected to teach to the highest professional standards and support and uphold the ethos, aims and objectives of the School. We are a community which believes in mutual support and cooperation.
We welcome applications from qualified, experienced, committed teachers working in state and
independent sectors in their own countries, as well as those working internationally.
Main duties and responsibilities to include:
 Reviewing curriculum needs and, in consultation with other staff and the Senior Management, choose
courses that are appropriate to the needs of our Primary pupils;
 Involved in the development of agreed schemes of work for all year groups;
 Attending regular meetings of Primary school staff at which curriculum planning, pupil progress, and
teaching and learning needs are discussed, and good practice is shared;
 Participation in professional review interviews and regular lesson observations as agreed within the
Primary Head and Principal;
 Participation in the development and monitoring of Primary School targets;
 Working with other Primary School teachers to develop policies and to ensure that existing policies
are implemented effectively and are in line with the directives of the PRC and the regional education
authorities of the Huangpu district;
 Enriching the curriculum for Primary Pupils by ensuring that there is a varied and exciting programme
of extra- curricular activities;
 Thorough planning, preparation and clear presentation of lessons;
 Initiating, facilitating and moderating classroom discussions;
 Evaluating and grading pupils’ work, giving appropriate feedback and maintaining records of pupils’
progress and development;
 Researching new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge, and devising and developing new
curriculum resources;
 Selecting and using a range of different learning resources and equipment;
 Managing pupil behaviour in the classroom and on school premises;
 Participating in regular school meetings, INSET, school training events, observation and professional
review in order to maximise the quality of personal teaching;
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 Writing regular, informative and individual reports on pupils;
 Promoting the general well-being of pupils and communicating with the personal tutor responsible;
 Participating in and organising extracurricular activities as appropriate and as required by Senior Management;
 Complying with policies and procedures, including those relating to Safeguarding and Child
Protection, Health and Safety, Welfare, Smoking in the Workplace, Security, Confidentiality and
Data Protection, and reporting any concerns.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive. The nature of teaching and of education is that change is likely,either externally prompted (for instance a local or national government or school board reform) or as a result of School-based initiatives. The successful candidate should therefore expect to undertake any other reasonable duties for the further development of the Primary School and of the school ethos in general.
Requirements
 A minimum two years’ teaching experience in a primary school setting;
 Experience of overseas teaching or of teaching international pupils is an advantage;
 A native English speaker;
 Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child;
 The ability and aspiration to attain high standards;
 Excellent interpersonal skills, visible through their relations with children, colleagues, parents and other professionals;
 A track record of exceptional pastoral care and be able to prioritise the happiness and wellbeing of all students;
 Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background;
 A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life;
 Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language;
 A clean police check and no question regarding suitability to work with children.
The following would be advantageous:
 Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities;
 Familiarity and/or recent experience with the National Curriculum of England.
Qualifications:
 Appropriate degree and teaching qualification in primary education, such as B.Ed. or P.G.C.E., giving
QTS or equivalent.
Hours of Work
Shanghai Concord staff are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfil their role to the highest possible professional standards, and be available for all scheduled lessons, duties, meetings and other associated activities. Academic staff are also expected to actively support school events as far as possible, and contribute to the broader life of the School. The standard working day is 8:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday.
Remuneration and Benefits
Details of remuneration and benefits are given in formal offer letters and contracts of employment.
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Successful candidates are offered a point on the salary scale which is appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
Relocation allowance, accommodation allowance, annual performance bonus, annual completion bonus, health insurance and annual flights to and from the home country are included in the benefits package.
The school normally offers a three-year contract.