Middle School ESL Teacher

Responsibilities:

The Teacher will:
1.Implement agreed school policies and guidelines;
2.Support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and staff;
3.Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks;
4.Be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning;
5.Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning;
6.Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils;
7.Maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy;
8.Participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organisation;
9.Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies;
10.Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom;
11.Undertake all reasonable duties when requested by the Senior Leadership Team;
12.be responsible for progress & attainment of all children within their class or teaching group.

Qualifications:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualification：
1. Qualified Teacher Status
2. A passion for delivering high quality learning in the subject.

Desirable: Evidence of additional training and commitment to further professional development. An English based qualification

3. Support MKBS Value
Experience：
Working Experience:
The teacher should have experience of:
1. Whole class teaching at middle school level
In addition, the teacher might have experience of:
1. assisted with the development of the English curriculum
2. working in a bilingual school or an international school
3. working as a homeroom teacher
4. working in partnership with parents.
Knowledge and Understanding
The teacher should have knowledge and understanding of:
1. the theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies);
2. the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress;
3. the principles around Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Child Protection;
4. the positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders;
5. high standards of classroom management;
6. impact of the learning environment upon children & staff;
7. how to ensure children & colleagues stay safe;
8. effective teaching and learning styles.
In addition, the teacher might also have knowledge and understanding of:
1. knowledge & experience of Read, Write Inc phonic scheme (OUP) /Literacy & Language programmes
2. the links between schools, especially partner schools.
SKILLS
The teacher will be able to:
1. Actively promote and demonstrate the MKBS’s ethos, values and aims positively,
2. use effective strategies to monitor motivation and morale;
3. develop good personal relationships within a team;
4. establish and develop close relationships with parents and the community;
5. communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences;
6 .to attend out of hours events, such as open days, study tours;
7. maintain high quality delivery of learning in the subject area across the school,
8. work with other adults in the classroom in planning and delivering high quality learning,
9. create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment across the school.
In addition, the Homeroom Teacher might also have:
1. a strong interest in an appropriate activity that may be a focus in co-curricular activity sessions.
Personal Characteristics:
Approachable Committed Enthusiastic Positive Organised Resourceful Team player

Benefit:

Salary and Benefits:
1.Base salary 20,000 to 30,000 RMB per month based on experience and qualifications;
2.Work visa provided;
3.Medical insurance provided;
4.Free meals provided during workdays;
5.All Chinese national holidays + summer & winter holidays;
6.Professional development opportunities available;