Job description
Outline
The King’s School Shenzhen International has been in Shenzhen since 2019 but opened its new international campus in Autumn 2022, educating students from Grade 1-12 (UK Years 2-13). This is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built school based on its close relationship with The King’s School Canterbury, Europe’s oldest school and one of the most prestigious schools in England.
We adopt a genuine ‘whole-child’ philosophy throughout the school, focusing upon challenging young people through curriculum breadth and depth, with a high degree of active and creative learning, and a wide-ranging co-curricular programme, all supported by the highest quality of pastoral care.
All teachers are expected to contribute to all aspects of a student’s development.
Computing is taught to all pupils in the Prep School. Computer Science is optional in the Senior School (Grades 9-12 / UK Years 1-13) where the focus is on International GCSEs and International A Levels. However, we also intend to begin offering more computing in the activities and co-curricular programme, especially where it crosses over with robotics and other areas of design & technology and science. The Head of Department will be expected to take the subject forward in the widest sense and help to advise the school’s leadership and managements teams on the application of AI and VR in teaching and learning.
In any new school the flexibility of its teaching staff is important and we expect the post holder to be willing and able to contribute towards the delivery of another main subject area such as design & technology, mathematics or science.
School Life and Routines
All teachers have shared responsibility for smooth daily running of the School as an entity – and for maintaining the general ethos, routine and pedagogy in line with the King’s School’s Aims and Ethos – as directed within reason by the Leadership team and the Executive Principal.
In so doing, they should:
– ensure that the School’s rules and policies are maintained
– attend School meetings and public events
– support co-curricular events and activities
– be prepared where necessary and within reason to cover for absent teachers
Safeguarding, Student Welfare and Pastoral Care
All teachers:
– must ensure that they are fully aware of policies and practices with regard to safeguarding and student welfare
– must ensure that they adhere to the published systems
– must be role models to all students at all times
– must be prepared to do pastoral, tutorial work as designated by school leadership
The Role
To lead the development of the computing curriculum across the School
– writing the curriculum
– teaching classes at all levels
– helping to prepare computer scientists for university entry
– monitoring behaviour and ensuring an atmosphere of mutual respect in the class
– monitoring pupil progress and assessing work
– writing reports and meeting parents as required
– ensuring that the class attendance register is accurately and efficiently kept
– supervising play and lunch sessions as directed
To advise on and potentially co-ordinate the school’s use of AI and VR to enhance its education
– researching systems and how they can be effectively used
– advising the School’s Leadership Team
– training staff and pupils on their use
To ensure that pupil welfare is prioritised at all time:
– being a member of one of the School’s Houses and supporting that House in arranged activities
– ensuring that the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures are met
– communicating with the SLT and parents as required
– to carry out evening boarding supervision duties responsibly and fully in line with the School’s expectations and policy (usually once every two or three weeks)
To contribute to the School’s co-curricular provision in the form of activities, clubs, etc., such as:
– sport, arts
– academic enrichment
– outdoor pursuits
To do other appropriate duties as directed by the School’s Leadership Team, such as:
– co-operating with marketing and admissions
– attending staff meetings, in-service training, etc.
– attending whole school events such as Foundation Day
– serving on school committees
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