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SPGS International School Chengdu
Biology Teacher (Senior School)
FULL TIME
November 5, 2024
THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly qualified, dedicated, creative, adaptable and enthusiastic teacher of Biology for senior school as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be someone who has the ability to lead and inspire children, as well as the willingness to support the ambition and values of the school. For an appropriately experienced candidate there may be the opportunity to take on responsibility as Head of Department or a pastoral leadership role.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Studies, Headmaster
LINE MANAGER:
Deputy Head, Sixth
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time, two years, with the possibility of extension subject to performance
START DATE:
August 2025
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
I. QUALIFICATION
The candidate should have:
Essential: The successful candidate should have:
IV. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT
The successful candidate should have:
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a highly qualified, dedicated, creative, adaptable and enthusiastic teacher of Biology for senior school as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be someone who has the ability to lead and inspire children, as well as the willingness to support the ambition and values of the school. For an appropriately experienced candidate there may be the opportunity to take on responsibility as Head of Department or a pastoral leadership role.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Studies, Headmaster
LINE MANAGER:
Deputy Head, Sixth
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time, two years, with the possibility of extension subject to performance
START DATE:
August 2025
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
I. QUALIFICATION
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Essential: Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in a relevant subject area
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Desirable: PGCE / QTS or equivalent
The candidate should have:
- Minimum two years’ teaching experience at a UK or international school
Essential: The successful candidate should have:
- A wide interest in their subject area and be able to evidence their commitment to it beyond the classroom environment
- Good communication skills
- Good teamwork and collaborative skills
- Resilience and a good sense of humour
- Fairness, kindness and warmth
- Interest in wider issues relating to student wellbeing
IV. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT
The successful candidate should have:
- Ability to understand, empathise with and enjoy the culture, ethos and values of SPGS International School Chengdu
- Flexibility to learn and adapt to new cultures and situations
- A willingness to explore innovative approaches from across the educational field
- The ability to uphold the Code of Conduct of SPGS International Schools
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Teach Science at KS3, Biology at IGCSE and potentially, at A level
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Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Science team and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development
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Safeguard and promote the welfare of children
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Support the school’s aims and objectives for teaching and learning
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Plan and prepare courses and lessons
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Collaborate with colleagues at SPGS London to bring the best of their methods and expertise to SPGS International School Chengdu
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Teach, according to their educational need, the students assigned to you
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Set and mark work (including internal examinations) to be carried out by the students in school or elsewhere
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Monitor and record student progress and achievement as per school policy
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Set appropriately challenging targets for students
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Ensure students requiring learning support are supported in following their Individual Education Plan and that their needs are being met
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Organise assessments and examinations as required
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Write reports as required
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Strive to foster amongst students, a love of learning and an ongoing thirst for knowledge
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Collaborate with other teachers to plan lessons together, share ideas, approaches and professional knowledge
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Keep-up-to-date with Department for Education and subject specific developments and contribute curriculum knowledge to the department
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Keep up-to-date with wider educational research internationally
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Comply with the requirements of the laws and education policies of the UK and the People’s Republic of China
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