Job overview
Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science (in partnership with King’s College School, Wimbledon and Nanjing Foreign Language School) is seeking 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 IBDP 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 a 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
• Time for Quality: A reasonable teaching workload allows time for planning, student support, and collaboration.
• Wonderful Students: Almost all students are impeccably behaved, eager to learn, a joy to teach, and actively support and care for each other.
• Thriving Community: Regular events, whole-school house activities, and over 300 co-curriculars.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Enjoy daily buffets, an on-site coffee shop and noodle bar; 50m pool, fitness room and sports fields; aquatics centre and extensive landscaped gardens.
• Vibrant Staff and Family Activities: From sports to music, to culture and fun events, our faculty choose to spend time with colleagues outside of work.
• Ideal Location: Wuxi, an internationally welcoming city, offers beautiful scenery, abundant food, entertainment and leisure options, short commutes (5-15 minutes), an international airport (20 minutes from school), and fast, comfortable trains to many parts of China (e.g. Shanghai – 44 minutes).
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: highly competitive salary levels, housing allowance, full tuition support for school-age children and an annual return airfare and medical insurance for employee and dependents.
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 indoor 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.
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, or 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 ESL
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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