Role Description
JOB TITLE
Teacher of Chinese
DEPARTMENT
Chinese Department
LOCATION
Shanghai
LINE MANAGEMENT
Director of Chinese Studies
OBJECTIVES
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:
To complement delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of the Chinese Department, pupils and school policies and strategies.
To work collaboratively with all Chinese Department staff and assist subject leaders in the whole planning cycle and the preparation of resources.
To provide support for pupils, colleagues and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilizing advanced levels of knowledge and skills when carrying out planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage pupils to become independent learners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Mainly teach Chinese to pupils from Yr1 to Yr6 second language Chinese and foreign language Chinese, but has the ability to teach first language Chinese
Display a high standard of professionalism in teaching
Teach Chinese to students as set out in Chinese curriculum
Keep up to date with curriculum development
Take responsibility for curriculum delivery in line with school and departmental policies and procedures
Participate in compiling textbooks and curriculum development
Record pupils’ learning experience
Maintain an ongoing formative assessment program related to Progress of Studies and associated learning objectives
Write reports on pupil performance in accurate English
Promote positive communication with parents and the community
Plan activities both inside and outside the classroom
Attend departmental meetings, Parents’ Evenings and staff meetings as required
Participate in school events
Any other duties commensurate with the post
The job description is not exhaustive and may be amended following appropriate consultation in the light of business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor Degree (or above) graduate
Teacher Certificate of Teaching Chinese
Teaching experience in an international school ideal
Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience
Ideally with experience of teaching Chinese to pupils of first language
Good command of English in listening, speaking, reading and writing
Be highly motivated, creative and collaborative
Deadline for application: 18 October 2024
Interview time: during the week of 21 October 2024
Employment start: 1 January 2025
Please note that any application with missing materials will not be considered.
Wellington College International Shanghai is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualifications checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment.
As an employer of choice, Wellington College China is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. WCC fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.
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