We are looking for a Primary School Teacher for a bilingual school based in Shanghai’s Huangpu district. This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible.
About the school
A bilingual school, which was founded five years ago, is situated in the middle of the Pudong and Huangpu district of Shanghai. It provides bilingual teaching to students from first grade to the 12th grade of elementary, middle and high school. The school follows the Chinese national curriculum and has elements from the British IGCSE and A levels curriculums to meet the academic needs of its students.
Job responsibilities
- 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 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
- Enriching the curriculum for Primary Pupils by ensuring that there is a varied and exciting programme of extra- curricular activities
- Evaluating and grading pupils’ work, giving appropriate feedback and maintaining individual 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
- Participating in regular school meetings, INSET, school training events, observation and professional review in order to maximize the quality of personal teaching
- Participating in and organizing extracurricular activities
Requirements
- Appropriate degree and teaching qualification in primary education, such as B.Ed. or P.G.C.E., or QTS or equivalent
- A minimum two years’ teaching experience in a primary school setting
- Experience of overseas teaching or of teaching international pupils is an advantage
- A track record of exceptional pastoral care and be able to prioritize the happiness and wellbeing of all students
- Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
Benefits
- Monthly salary of 22,000 to 27,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Monthly housing allowance of 8,000 to 10,000 RMB
- Public holidays
- Fully paid Summer and Winter holidays
- Airfare allowance
- Relocation allowance
- Health Insurance
- Annual performance bonus
- Annual completion bonus