Middle School English Teacher

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning
Ensure effective teaching and management of classes, groups and individuals so that objectives are met, progress and challenge are maintained and the best use is made of teaching time.
Use teaching methods, which will engage stimulate students’ intellectual curiosity, including the use of effective questioning, clear presentation and effective use of resources.
Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of behaviour management in accordance with the rules and behaviour policy of the school.
Planning Expectations
Identify clear teaching objectives, content, structures and sequences of lessons appropriate to the educational needs of the students.
Set appropriate, yet challenging expectations for students’ learning, building on prior attainment.
Identify students who may require additional support and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support.
Assessment and Evaluation
To assess student’s achievements and progress in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
Implement formative assessment to evaluate how well learning objectives are/have been achieved and adapt future teaching and learning accordingly.
Mark and monitor students’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback. Relations with Parents and the wider community
Prepare and present informative reports to parents in a professional manner.
Facilitate parental engagement by ensuring homework details how parents can assist their children. Managing and Developing Relations within the School
Interact with academic and administrative colleagues to establish productive working relationships.
To contribute to meetings, discussions and systems to facilitate the smooth running of the school.
Supervise of the work of teaching assistants and participate in their professional development. Managing Resources
Select appropriate resources to support learners in achieving teaching objectives.
Ensure resources are managed appropriately both within classrooms and shared resource areas. Managing own Performance and Development
Take responsibility for their own professional development.
Keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy as relevant to their curriculum area.
Reflect on their own teaching critically and use this to improve their effectiveness.
Pastoral Duties
Be a form tutor to an assigned group of students.
Promote the general progress and well-being of students and of the Form Tutor Group as a whole.
Liaise with the pastoral leaders to ensure the implementation of the school's pastoral system.
Contribute to the preparation of Self-evaluation plans and Development Plans for your subject.
Communicate, as appropriate, with parents.

Qualifications:

Qualifications/Training
Qualified Teacher status with a minimum of two to three years teaching experience
Knowledge/Skills
Experience of IB teaching
English curriculum - Knowledgeable of world class curriculums including UK and International curriculums and associated assessment methods
A sound working knowledge of inter-disciplinary learning
Understanding of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children through classroom organization, differentiation and learning strategies
Competent ICT user
Familiar with ISAMS
Overseas experience
Personal Attributes
High levels of personal integrity
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
Willingness to take on multiple tasks
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Ability to work independently & collaboratively
Continually strive for improvement
Adaptability

Benefit:

Salary and Benefits:
1. Monthly salary (2 years' contract): up to 35000RMB/month before tax depending on your teaching experience and academic background;
2. Apartment: 8000 RMB/mo housing allowance
3. Paid vacation: 3 months' fully paid winter/summer/Christmas/Spring holidays per year;
4. Free enrollment for your 1 kid, 70% discount tuition for your 2nd kid;
5. Medical insurance for you and your kid;
6. Big Completion Bonus Provided;
7. Airfare reimbursement provided;