Teacher of Design and Technology

Child Protection

 

ISA Wenhua Liwan School is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children and young adults under the duty of our care. We would expect all staff to share this same commitment and to this end pre-employment background checks will be taken before any appointment is confirmed.

 

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in related major
• A teaching qualification that is recognized by China
• Minimum of 2 years’ full-time teaching experience with high school students, with MYP, IGCSE, ALevel, AP or IBDP relevant teaching experience preferred
• Experience in competition coaching is preferred
• Evidence of continuous professional development

 

Role Responsibilities

 

Pedagogy

• Use inquiry-based teaching to stimulate students' interest and initiative in learning
• Focus on conceptual understanding to support students in developing ideas and taking actions
• Use local and global contexts to establish the relevance of the curriculum
• Focus on effective teamwork and collaboration
• Provide differentiated learning experiences to meet the needs of all learners
• Use diverse assessment approaches to improve teaching and learning
• Use information technology to aid and extend learning and teaching

 

Curriculum Implementation

• Engage with the construction, implementation and refinement of related subject curriculum
• Contribute to the construction, implementation and development of relevant programme curriculum
• Participate in collaborative planning organized by subject group
• Be responsible with all the subject-specific planning, teaching, learning, assessing tasks according to the requirement of the curriculum
• Be committed to effective assessment to inform instruction and provide constructive feedback based on the school assessment policy.

 

Learning Culture

• Create positive and dynamic school cultures
• Be accountable and a positive advocate for all management decisions
• Be cross-cultural competent, communicate based on understanding, respect, openness and inclusiveness
• Create safe, caring and encouraging learning community
• Contribute to and participate in continuous professional development activities
• Participate fully in school staff meetings to contribute to the development of school

 

Pastoral Care

• Actively engage in supporting the well-being of leaners and developing the good habits of learners
• Actively embrace the role of advisor or mentor as required
• Participate in pastoral curriculum planning and collaborating with colleagues in the development of the pastoral care programme
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with parents

 

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to SEN (special education needs) of learners
• Contribute to co-curriculum, including clubs and summer/winter camps
• Contribute to relevant competition coaching
• Contribute to students’ academic planning and university application process, and write recommendation letters if required
• Contribute, where required, to marketing activities
• Cover for absent colleagues as required
• Actively participate in the supervision of the learners following the school’s duty rota
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents and required stakeholders in line with the school’s reporting policy
• Follow the required data protection procedures stated by Chinese Law and the school data protection policy
• Carry out other duties or responsibilities allocated by the school

 

The role responsibilities are designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the school that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.

 

Person Specifications

• Life-long learner with a passion for education
• Be innovative and collaborative
• Strong communication skills to establish effective working relationships with parents, students, fellow staff members and administrators
• Be internationally minded and inter-culturally competent
• Written and oral fluency in English

Application Process

Interested candidates please go to "APPLY FOR THIS JOB".

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend face-to-face and/or skype interview with our recruitment team.

Candidates are requested to provide three referees for pre-employment reference check from current and previous employers.  The referees must be the Principal, Head of school or the direct supervisor from the school management team.

ISA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate background check.

General Requirements for International Teaching Positions

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g. BEd, PGCE)
• Minimum two years’ experience of classroom teaching in mainstream education sector
• Previous experience of teaching the IB curriculum is preferred, high potential candidates without IB experience might be considered
• Well-versed in various teaching resources including digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning
• Sensitivity to the cultural differences
• A willingness to actively participate in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes