Secondary Science Teachers x 2
- Physics Teacher to IBDP level
- Chemistry Teacher to IBDP level
Guangzhou, China
Start Date: August 2024
School Curriculum: IB
Minimum Experience: 4 years
The School Group
This school group has 4 international schools in Guangzhou and offers high quality learning from Early Years to Grade 12, following the IB curriculum. The group's goal is to cultivate academic accomplishment, personal and social responsibility, preparedness for university study, and global-mindedness for students to be able to feel personally successful, and to make a positive contribution to their families, communities, nations and the world.
Living and Working in Guangzhou
Known as a very green city, Guangzhou has been voted one of the most live-able in China - it is close enough to Hong Kong and Macau for wonderful weekends away and has its own large expatriate community with all of the activities to match the typical expat lifestyle.
Requirements
- 4 years or more of related teaching experience with at least 2 years of IB DP Physics / Chemistry teaching experience, and an in-depth understanding of its curriculum system, teaching philosophy, and evaluation standards
- Strong knowledge and experience and/or enthusiasm to teach to the IB curriculum framework.
- Ideally will have experience of working in a bilingual or multicultural context, with sensitivity to the cultural differences
- Be committed to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning and an ability to create a successful learning environment
- Show accountability for each student's progress and well-being.
- Have a commitment to reflection and improvement of personal practice.
- Well-versed in various teaching resources including digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning
- Be collaborative and able to work as part of a team, with a willingness to actively participate in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes
- You will understand the special challenges and opportunities that come with being a start up school.
Package
- Competitive Salary
- Accommodation
- Annual return flight allowance for spouse and up to two children to city of residence.
- Medical insurance for spouse and children.
- Full school fees remission for up to two dependent children
- 2 year contract, renewable on a two-yearly basis thereafter.
- Gratuity is payable at the end of each 2 year contract