Teacher of Music (G1-8)

Dipont KCS Chengdu is seeking a talented, innovative and inspirational Teacher of Music (Grades 1 to 8) to join our fast growing and dynamic team at the cutting edge of education in China for an August 2025 start.

The successful applicant will blend creativity and rigor in the classroom, be motivated by cross-cultural collaboration, be willing to teach across the various sections of the school, and be dedicated to inspiring lives of scholarship, character and service.

Background

Dipont KCS Chengdu was established in September 2021 with the largest ever opening roll of any new bilingual or International school in Chengdu. It was formed through partnership between the prestigious King's College School, Wimbledon, one of the most academically successful schools in the world.

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

About the School

Location

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, in South West China, and is famous for its rich history, fascinating culture, spicy cuisine and relaxed lifestyle. It is home to the Giant Panda research and breeding centre, a wonderful facility that welcomes millions of visitors each year.

Facilities

Our iconic campus includes a 600 seat theatre, a black box studio, first class laboratories, an Olympic sized swimming pool, and a fitness and weight training suite.

Curriculum

Representing a new standard of bilingual education in China, the school provides for both local and international pupils via an innovative model that combines Chinese and Western approaches to learning and academic excellence, culminating in IGCSE and A-Level examinations.

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

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
  
• Excellent classroom practice, with some experience of teaching ESL pupils advantageous
  
• Ability to learn and apply local Chinese educational standards as well as new technologies
  
• Interest in and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  
• The ability to work collaboratively and to contribute to the development of a school that aspires to world-class standards