Primary Class Teacher and Phase Leader

Required: August 2021
Location: Nanning, China
Region: Far East and South East Asia
Curriculum: UK
Experience Required: 2 years
Salary: Excellent salary package and extensive benefits.
Sponsorship: Single, Married Teaching couples, Teachers with dependents
Contract: 2 years

School Overview: This top level international school is part of a family of UK curriculum schools and combines over 400 years of educational excellence with a modern approach and first-rate facilities. These schools are now diversifying and creating Bilingual education schools aimed at Chinese nationals whilst being supported by and honouring the school group's well-rounded approach to education, which not only prioritises academic achievement but also helps to bring out the best in each pupil.

The Nanning campus opened in 2020 for Kindergarten students up toi Year 1 with classes opening to Year 8 in 2021. The school will have capacity for 1518 students from K-12 in due course.

Location Overview: Nanning is a city in southern China near the Vietnam border with a warm tropical climate. It is known for green spaces such as People's Park, which includes expansive White Dragon Lake, a hilltop fort and a botanical garden. Displays at the Guangxi Museum include hundreds of bronze and copper drums, important artefacts of the region's indigenous people.

Requirements:

Ideally looking for someone to lead the pre-prep phase (Years 2 - 5) and so experience of this age range is highly desirable. Previous leadership experience not essential - its more about experience.

Teachers should have 2+ years of post-qualifying experience (you must be in your third year at time of application)
A good understanding of independent school practice and philosophy
The school prefers teachers with UK curriculum experience with previous international or EAL experience an advantage.
The academic staff is selected for their genuine interest in their subject and the ability to convey that interest to students and raise expectations for success.
Teachers should be committed to their profession and in addition to their subject teaching are all able to offer experiences outside the classroom to ensure that all students are motivated, confident, courteous, aim for the highest standards in all areas and thoroughly enjoy the challenge of learning.
As a brand new school opening its doors - teachers need to be open minded, resilient and keen to contribute to the future success of the school.

Package: The remuneration package is very generous and includes the following;

A competitive salary package
An annual bonus of 10% of salary, subject to appraisal
Full health insurance coverage for teachers as well as cover for dependents
Onsite full-furnished accommodation provided for teachers in their first two years with the option of living offsite in second and subsequent contracts
Return Airfare and baggage allowances for teacher and dependents
100% remission on tuition fees for up to two (2) dependent children attending the School. 50% remission on tuition fees for 3rd dependent child onward.
The cost of all working visas, dependents' resident visas and work permits costs paid for by the school