Competitive + full benefits package

Full Time, Fixed Term

31 December 2024

Are you an enthusiastic educator with a passion for Engineering and Design? Wycombe Abbey School Changzhou, the only full boarding school in Changzhou, is expanding its innovative Engineering and Design Department to inspire young minds in new and exciting ways. We are looking for a confident and experienced teacher who can work effectively with middle school-aged students, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.
Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Engineering and Design lessons suited to the UK curriculum, adapting content to an international and creative learning context.
• Inspire and support middle school students through practical, project-based learning experiences that nurture curiosity and problem-solving skills.
• Work collaboratively within the department to develop new curriculum offerings, enhancing the program and expanding students’ exposure to engineering and design concepts.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current in engineering education and innovative teaching practices.
• Contribute to the broader school community by participating in extracurricular activities and department initiatives.
• Have the spirit of competition to ensure that our students have opportunities to engage in regional and international competitions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a recognized teaching qualification.
• Proven experience in Engineering, Design, or related fields, with a strong foundation in delivering the UK curriculum or equivalent.
• Confidence in teaching and engaging middle school-aged students with diverse learning styles.
• A creative, hands-on approach to teaching, inspiring students to explore, build, and innovate.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with excellent communication skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Experience in a boarding school setting or international school environment is advantageous.
• Experience in a CAD/CAM or robotics is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive school community with a commitment to holistic education.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities within an expanding department.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including on-campus accommodation for boarding staff.

If you’re passionate about nurturing young engineers and designers and ready to help build an inspiring and forward-thinking department, we would love to hear from you!
Safeguarding Statement:
Wycombe Abbey School Changzhou is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Safeguarding and child protection issues will be addressed throughout the recruitment process, including background checks, reference verification, and social media screening.


Join Wycombe Abbey School Changzhou – where every student is encouraged to innovate and excel!

Introduction
Welcome to WASCZ, a world class boarding and day school for children aged 3 to 18, providing an all-round, fully
integrated bilingual education which prepares children for entry to the world’s top universities.
Founded in 2015 on the banks of West Taihu Lake, we are a friendly and supportive community, entering our
second stage of development. Approaching our capacity of 1460 students and 360 permanent staff, we are
looking for school leaders who will work collaboratively to realise the dream to convert ‘quantity into quality’ in
a professional learning community in which ‘every child can excel’.
History
Wycombe Abbey School in the UK was founded in 1896 and is renowned for its academic excellence and the
nurturing and development of the whole child. In 2015, BE Education established its first international school in
Changzhou. WASCZ is now highly successful and has gained outstanding academic credentials and an enviable
regional reputation in the performing arts, creative arts and sport. The education at WASCZ is truly holistic and
is founded upon the strengths of the full boarding model.
The WAS Group
In September 2019, Wycombe Abbey Schools added another school to the Group with the opening of Wycombe.
Abbey School Hong Kong. Then, in September 2021, added bilingual schools in Hangzhou and Nanjing. Each of
the Wycombe Abbey Schools within the International Group will exist as an institution in its own right,
independently led and governed. Within this construct, the Senior Leaders will be supported by the HQ team.
and work closely with the other Wycombe Abbey Schools to ensure that synergies across the group in teaching.
and learning, professional development, curriculum design, technology, marketing, finance and human
resources are optimized.