Computer Science Teacher

• To teach computing at all levels in the school, helping to design the curriculum, preparing and delivering lessons and activities as directed by the Academic Department and ensuring that King’s curriculum requirements are met

- monitoring behaviour and ensuring an atmosphere of mutual respect in the class

- monitoring pupil progress and assessing work

- writing reports and meeting parents as required

- ensuring that the class attendance register is accurately and efficiently kept

- supervising play and lunch sessions as directed

• To ensure that the pupils’ welfare is prioritised at all time:

- being a member of one of the School’s Houses and supporting that House in arranged activities

- ensuring that the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures are met

- communicating with the SLT and parents as required

- to carry out weekly boarding duties responsibly and full in line with the School’s expectations and policy

• To contribute to the School’s co-curricular provision in the form of activities, clubs, etc., such as:

- sport

- arts

- academic enrichment

- outdoor pursuits

• To do other appropriate duties as directed by the School’s Leadership Team, such as:

- co-operating with marketing and admissions

- attending staff meetings, in-service training, etc.

- attending whole school events such as Foundation Day

- serving on school committees

• With an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a closely related subject

• Master’s degree from an overseas university preferred.

• High command of English, fully proficient in delivering content in English

• Coding skills

• An understanding of the CAIE IGCSE/A A-level curriculum requirements is an advantage

• Familiar with inquiry-based approach to teaching

• At least 2 years of full-time documented teaching experience, preferably in international schools running IGCSEs and A levels or IB

• Experience teaching computer/coding-related clubs, after-school activities and external competitions is also an advantage

• A team player who proactively contributes to co-planning and curriculum development

Applicants should be fully sympathetic with the King’s ethos – please look carefully at the school’s website. They should be highly professional but flexible in their approach, willing to take on a variety of tasks and fit into wider community life. It should be pointed out, however, that all foreign nationals must fulfil some key criteria to qualify for a work permit.

This is a rolling process, and we shall consider all applicants as their applications are submitted.

Complete EITHER the TES application form obtainable through the TES advertisement OR forward your own detailed resumé/curriculum vitae, with your qualifications and career fully itemised separately but in chronological order, to recruitment@kings-school.com.cn

The King’s School Shenzhen International is an equal opportunities employer. Employees enjoy equal opportunities (recruitment, training, promotion and socialisation, etc.), regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status and sexual orientation, etc.

The King’s School promotes employment practice designed to eliminate discrimination. Therefore, our aim is:

• To ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

• All job applicants will be treated equally and fairly in the recruitment process as stated in this policy.

• The successful applicant will be recruited and trained on the basis of ability, experience and skill to undertake the job successfully as defined within the job description and person specification.