Teachers of Drama (Primary to IGCSE)

Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science (in partnership with King's College School, Wimbledon and RDFZ Beijing) welcomes year-round applications from Teachers of Drama (Primary to IGCSE) to join our world-class learning community.

Drama at Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science gives students the opportunity to develop creativity, confidence, and collaboration from Primary through to IGCSE. Our Drama teachers guide students in exploring performance, stagecraft, and storytelling, helping them to build communication skills and self-expression. Through productions, workshops, and classroom activities, students learn to work together, think imaginatively, and bring ideas to life; skills that enrich both their academic journey and personal growth.

About the School

The mission of Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science is to provide differentiated education for the development of each student. We strive to educate young men and women who will be innovative and collaborative while appreciating their own and other cultures and traditions. The school is located on an idyllic lakeside site in the Yuhang District of Hangzhou, surrounded by beautiful scenery including tea fields and bamboo forests. Our world-class campus includes wonderful teaching and recreational spaces, numerous and well-equipped laboratories, 800-seat theatre, a 50-metre swimming pool and excellent sports facilities.

Salary and Benefits

• Highly competitive salary levels

• High quality housing

• Annual return airfare for employee and dependents

• Medical insurance for employee and dependents

• Full tuition support for employees with school-age children

Bilingual School (Grades 1 to 9)

The bilingual school section brings together the best of Chinese education and the best of English Education. The Chinese National Curriculum is delivered by experienced Chinese and International teaching staff. Collaboration between teachers enriches the delivery of our curriculum. Students utilize their strong academic knowledge with the ability to think independently and critically to develop their understanding. A strong pastoral system and challenging co-curricular program supports students to develop their personal abilities and social skills. Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science enables pupils to learn and speak in a truly bilingual environment.

Senior School

In Grade 9, upon completion of the compulsory Chinese curriculum, Chinese pupils transfer to our International Curriculum Centre. Pupils will have a distinct provision with a focus on developing strength in English to allow access to CIE A-level courses in Grades 11 and 12.

In Grade 11, pupils are placed in English and mathematics classes appropriate to their level. Chinese is compulsory for native students. In addition, students have the opportunity to study five subjects at ‘AS level’, chosen from science, humanities and aesthetics, before progressing to the study of three to five ‘A2’ subjects, plus English at the appropriate level.

*We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Drama or related fields; Master’s degree preferred

• Demonstrated interest in student development and optimism for students’ ability to learn and grow

• Ability to learn and apply local Chinese educational standards as well as new technologies

• Interest in and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

• Ability to collaborate, establish rapport and communicate in a Dual Language Immersion environment