English Teacher
About This Role
Key Responsibilities
- Provide instruction to students in the English department, specifically focusing on A Level and IGCSE English courses.
- All faculty are expected to engage in co-curricular activities and pastoral responsibilities, which includes overseeing boarders during their homework sessions approximately once every three weeks. This role also entails serving as a Pastoral Tutor for the Senior School.
- Maintain assessment records and prepare reports, ensuring effective communication with parents when necessary.
- Be available to assist with recruitment and marketing efforts as needed.
- Always prioritize student well-being by:
- Actively participating in one of the School’s Houses and engaging in related activities.
- Following the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Communicating with the Senior Leadership Team and parents as needed.
- Responsibly fulfilling evening boarding supervision duties in accordance with the School’s policies (typically once every two or three weeks).
- Engage actively in the School’s co-curricular programs through activities and clubs, which include:
- sports
- arts
- academic enrichment
- outdoor pursuits
- Take on additional relevant responsibilities as delegated by the School’s Leadership Team, such as:
- working with marketing and admissions initiatives
- attending staff meetings and professional development workshops
- participating in all-school events like Foundation Day
- serving on school committees
- Complete any other related and reasonable tasks as assigned by the School’s Leadership Team.
Personal Requirements and Characteristics
- Ideal candidates should:
- hold a degree in English
- possess a teaching qualification along with relevant teaching experience
- be passionate about education
- demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
- be able to collaborate effectively as part of a team
- exhibit strong organizational and efficiency skills
- show a willingness to participate in broader school activities
- communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a high proficiency in English
- have a genuine love for reading
- be empathetic and supportive of students’ emotional and developmental needs.
Applications
Candidates should resonate with the ethos of King’s School—please take the time to thoroughly explore the school’s website. A professional yet flexible demeanor is crucial, along with a readiness to undertake various tasks and integrate into the community. It is important to note that foreign applicants must satisfy specific criteria to qualify for a work permit.
This recruitment process is ongoing, and applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.
Please complete EITHER the application form available through the WhatSchool platform OR send a comprehensive résumé/CV, clearly detailing your qualifications and career history in chronological order, to recruitment@kings-school.com.cn.
The King’s School Shenzhen International is an equal opportunity employer. We ensure equal opportunities for all employees (in areas such as recruitment, training, promotion, and social interaction) without regard to race, nationality, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.
The King’s School is dedicated to promoting employment practices that eliminate discrimination. Our goals are:
- To ensure that no job applicant is treated unfavorably based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
- To treat all job applicants equally and fairly throughout the recruitment process, as stated in this policy.
- To recruit and train the successful candidate based on their abilities, experience, and skills necessary to perform the role effectively as defined in the job description and person specification.