Junior School Classroom Teacher
About This Role
JOB TITLE
Junior School Class Teacher
DEPARTMENT
Junior School Department
LOCATION
Tianjin
SUPERVISOR
Head of Junior School
OBJECTIVES
• Cultivate Student-Centered Learning: Design stimulating, inquiry-driven lessons that spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and foster a lifelong love of learning.
• Champion Inclusive Practices: Work alongside Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and EAL specialists to create a nurturing and differentiated environment where every student can thrive.
• Enhance Collaborative Planning: Collaborate with grade-level teams to ensure interdisciplinary units align with school-wide curricular goals and essential competencies for the 21st century.
• Promote Holistic Development: Facilitate students’ academic, social, and emotional growth by reflecting on teaching practices and nurturing positive relationships.
• Uphold High Expectations: Model and reinforce the standards, values, and behaviors expected of students while committing to supporting each child in reaching their full potential.
• Adhere to Professional Standards: Remain updated on professional responsibilities, statutory regulations, and school policies, sharing collective accountability for their implementation.
• Foster Effective Communication: Build trusting relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and caregivers to support development, well-being, and achievement.
• Commit to Continuous Improvement: Participate in reflective practices, professional development, and collaborative innovation to enhance teaching approaches.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching & Learning
• Deliver inquiry-based lessons that connect to real-life contexts, promoting the exploration of important concepts through hands-on learning experiences.
• Integrate technology meaningfully to bolster collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Develop differentiated learning opportunities by working with LSAs and EAL specialists to accommodate various needs, including language learners and students with individualized plans.
• Employ formative and summative assessments to track student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback to students and their families.
• Organize well-structured lessons that reflect strong subject knowledge, with clear objectives and opportunities for developing literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Assign purposeful homework to reinforce learning and support student progression.
Collaborative Planning
• Actively participate in grade-level teams to create interdisciplinary units that are in line with the school’s inquiry framework.
• Share materials, strategies, and examples of student work to enhance curriculum implementation and assessment practices.
• Collaborate with LSAs and EAL specialists to ensure effective in-class support during lessons and small-group sessions.
Classroom Community & Safeguarding
• Create a welcoming and respectful classroom atmosphere where students feel secure to take risks and value diverse perspectives.
• Work with LSAs to implement inclusive practices (e.g., visual supports, multisensory tasks, adaptive technologies).
• Follow safeguarding protocols by proactively addressing well-being concerns and maintaining open communication with families.
• Establish clear behavior management systems that promote self-discipline and independence.
Professional Growth
• Engage in peer observations, feedback sessions, and coaching/mentoring to refine teaching strategies.
• Attend workshops focused on inquiry-based teaching, EAL techniques, and inclusive education to stay abreast of best practices.
• Participate in performance management and seek out identified professional development opportunities.
Additional Duties
• Ensure the health and safety of students during school-related activities, both on and off the premises.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Junior School.
• All team members are expected to lead one enriching After-School Activity (ASA) weekly, nurturing interests in Sports, The Arts, or Culture — promoting creativity, teamwork, and lifelong learning within our vibrant school community.
BASIC QUALIFICATION
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Qualification: Teaching certification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
• Language: Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Working experience: A minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience in junior school settings.
EXPERTISE
• Inquiry-Based Teaching: Proven ability to design concept-driven, interdisciplinary units.
• Collaborative Differentiation: Experience in co-planning with LSAs/EAL educators to adapt lessons for diverse learners.
• EAL Strategies: Familiarity with scaffolding techniques for multilingual classrooms (e.g., visual aids, language frames).
• Classroom Management: Skilled at fostering independence while maintaining a structured, enjoyable learning environment.
PREFERRED APTITUDES
• Team Player: Enthusiastic about collaborative planning and valuing insights from LSAs, EAL colleagues, and specialists.
• Inclusive Mindset: Patient and creative in meeting diverse learning needs through flexible grouping and multisensory strategies.
• Cultural Connector: Values global perspectives and incorporates students’ backgrounds into lessons.
• Warm Communicator: Builds trust with students, families, and colleagues through empathy and clarity.
As an employer of choice, Wellington College China emphasizes professional learning and personal development as core elements of its philosophy and approach. WCC fully recognizes its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy is applicable to all staff, governors, and volunteers within the Group.