Teacher of Secondary English (Potential Leadership)
- On-site
- Wuxi, Jiangsu Sheng, China
- Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science
Job description
Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science (in partnership with King's College School, Wimbledon and Nanjing Foreign Language School) is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Secondary English (with possibility of additional responsibilities) to join a learning community that integrates the best of international and Chinese education.
Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic English educator ready to guide and support a wide range of students on their path to English proficiency?
We are searching for an individual with a demonstrated history of student progress with second language learners, including achievement in IGCSE and/or IB DP English. Even more importantly, they must be passionate and skilled in teaching the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for future success.
We are looking for a highly organized, future-oriented educator capable of teaching a variety of English language courses, who is comfortable with data-driven classroom and becoming an equal partner within a curriculum team to drive results.
If you are a student-centered reflective practitioner, prepared to inspire and motivate, we invite you to join us and become an integral part of our students' life-long journey.
Background
Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science was founded with the strong support of the Wuxi local government, through a partnership between two world-leading schools – Nanjing Foreign Language School, China and King’s College School, Wimbledon, UK – all of whom aimed to build a “school of the future” which focuses on providing well-rounded education. It opened in September 2018 with 750 pupils and has a current enrollment of just under 2,000 students. This remarkable growth is testament to the quality of the school, its exciting vision and the support of partners, parents and the wider community.
Why you will love working with us:
About the School
Location
The school is located in Binhu District, an area that preserves the historic character of canal-front public spaces, lake scenery and open parkland with high quality residential, business, retail and recreational facilities.
Facilities
The school is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including a multi-purpose auditorium, a sports complex, a 50-metre swimming pool, a fitness centre, a boathouse and boarding facilities.
Career Development
Our staff contribute significantly to the co-curricular program, pastoral and house systems and demonstrate great commitment to the students in their care. An excellent CPD program is available at the school that includes professional development workshops on a range of topics.
*We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization.
Job requirements
About you
- Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
- Strong academic background, e.g. one of the following:
- CELTA/DELTA
- Language degree AND formal EAL qualification
- Relevant degree
- Excited about teaching EAL learners throughout the age-range we offer (G9-12)
- 2+ years of good quality post-qualification experience including IGCSE EAL
- Able to demonstrate high level of student progress for a wide range of EAL learners
- Able to demonstrate a rigorous approach to planning and assessment
- Ability to collaborate, establish rapport and communicate in a Dual Language Immersion environment/multi-cultural contexts
- Skills in using data to inform teaching and learning
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