Whole School Art Teacher

Required: Jan 2021
Location: Chongqing, China
Region: Far East and South East Asia
Curriculum: UK to A-level
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years previous teaching and relevant leadership experience
Salary: Excellent salary package and extensive benefits.
Sponsorship: Single, Married Teaching couples, Teachers with dependents
Contract: 2 years

School Vision / Ethos: 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 Chongqing Campus is due to open in August 2020 and will provide excellent facilities for students. In the first instance the school will cater for early years through to Year 9 and grow with each academic year.

Location Overview: Chongqing is the largest city in southwest China. Within its borders it encompasses a wealth of water reserves, dense forests, and abundant flora and fauna. The focal point of the region is the Yangtze Three Gorges Dam, which is a tourist attraction as well as a commercial venture. The city is famous for its hot Sichuan cuisine and world-famous hotpot dishes. The cost of living in Chongqing is very low; good quality low-cost food is readily available. The cost of transportation is low as is the nightlife. It is possible to get Western goodies and essentials; Subways and Starbucks are plentiful, and new restaurants and authentic Western-style restaurants and cafes are sprouting up all over the city.

Requirements:

As the school will initially open to Year 9 - applicants must be willing to teach Elementary and Secondary school Art - flexibility is keep. In the future as the school grows you will be able to specialise in your preferred level.

Teachers should have 2+ years of post-qualifying experience (you must be in your third year at time of application) and 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 here are 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