Primary Class Teacher(ID: 1925)

About Role

The Dehong Elementary Class Teacher fosters a nurturing, play-oriented, and language-rich atmosphere that encourages high-quality learning, student autonomy, and independence. This role involves building positive and caring connections with students, parents, and fellow staff members. The teacher inspires a love for learning, adeptly developing knowledge and skills that lead to a profound understanding of concepts. They are committed to enhancing student wellbeing and cultivating strong character traits essential for a successful and meaningful life. Collaborating closely with colleagues within the grade level and across the school, the teacher contributes to the development of the Dehong curriculum and designs engaging, academically rigorous, inquiry-based units that focus on advancing each student's language abilities. A strong belief in action research underpins their approach, informing planning, classroom practices, and assessment methods. A comprehensive understanding of Dehong’s vision, mission, and learning principles is crucial.

Our School

At Dehong Schools, the focus is on the students. We adopt a holistic approach to each child's education and overall school experience, aiming to cultivate character, social skills, and academic potential. Dehong Schools offer a vibrant and innovative integrated education program that includes the Chinese compulsory curriculum, Dulwich College International Schools’ educational philosophy and pedagogies, the IB Diploma Programme, as well as exceptional facilities and a distinguished faculty from both China and around the globe. Our educators are dedicated to delivering a diverse range of stimulating, challenging, and enjoyable learning experiences, both in and out of the classroom.

Our Teacher Profile

At Dehong, our students take precedence. Recognizing the significant impact teachers have in guiding students to become confident, curious, and knowledgeable global citizens, we seek to recruit the most talented practitioners in international education who are eager to unlock our students' potential.

Our teachers inspire and nurture students today, encouraging them to make a positive impact on the world—living fully, responsibly, and sustainably. We empower our Academic Chinese Teachers to embrace a Worldwise approach.

Our Vision of Teachers

Our Worldwise Teachers:

• Exhibit self-control and adaptability, fostering these skills in learners
• Encourage a passion for learning and prioritize student wellbeing
• Demonstrate professional initiative and resilience
• Cultivate effective relationships and possess strong communication skills
• Uphold commitment to internationalism and equity
• Advocate for sustainability and global citizenship
• Promote academic rigor alongside holistic learning

A Worldwise Teacher values:

• Evidence-based pedagogy and personalized student learning
• A compassionate approach to tackling complex challenges
• High levels of student motivation and engagement
• Collaborative professionalism and collective efficacy

A Worldwise Teacher's practice:

• Embraces lifelong learning and reflective methods
• Highlights the intricate and interdisciplinary nature of learning content
• Fosters supportive and dynamic learning environments
• Maximizes every student’s learning opportunities
• Engages students in deep cognitive processes and skill development

Post-holder Qualifications, Experience

Candidates must possess a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience and relevant qualifications, including:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher is mandatory
• A PGCE, QTS, or a teaching license from non-UK countries is required

How to Apply

Dehong is a well-equipped institution with highly motivated and academically proficient students. Successful candidates will resonate with the ethos and values upheld by Dehong Schools. We offer an attractive and competitive salary package to the selected individual. To Apply via the WhatSchool platform.