Our School:
Students come first at Dehong Schools. We take a holistic approach to every child's learning and school experience, aiming to develop students' character, their social skills and to enable them to fulfil their academic potential. Dehong Schools provide a dynamic and innovative integrated education programme encompassing the Chinese compulsory curriculum, Dulwich College International Schools' educational philosophy and pedagogies, and the IB Diploma Programme, as well as world class facilities and outstanding faculty from China and around the world. Dehong teachers are committed to providing a variety of stimulating, challenging and fun learning experiences, both inside and outside the classroom.
Our Teacher Profile:
At Dehong, students come first. And because teachers play an extraordinary role in nurturing our students to become confident, curious, and knowledgeable global citizens, we look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking the potential of our students. Our teachers nurture and inspire their students today to make a positive difference in the world – living fully, living responsibly, and living sustainably.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Contribute to continuous innovation and to the enhancement of the Dehong curriculum (English medium learning components)
• Lead and/or support a minimum of one (1) co-curricular activity
• Attend and participate constructively in staff meetings
• Participate (including preparing students/activities) in assemblies, celebrations and extra-curricular events
• Collaborate with colleagues across Dehong schools and our Dulwich College International sister schools to share best practices across the network and participate in group-wide events as appropriate
• Support service learning and sustainability practices, events and programmes
• Other teaching and learning related tasks as determined by the Principal
Qualification and Experience Required:
• Bachelor's degree in relevant/specialist subject area
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or equivalent
• Mother tongue or near-native fluency in English
• Minimum 2 years' experience in teaching inquiry-based learning (or PYP curriculum) within Elementary school
• Demonstrated success in working with students in the age range you are teaching
• For Specialist Teachers, demonstrated experience in your discipline
• A strong understanding of progressive pedagogy
• Effective planning and time management
• Creative and effective use of resources, including education technology
• Ability to maintain student focus and active engagement on learning
• Positive management of behaviour
• Strong, clear communication and listening skills
• Adaptable to varying contexts and an enthusiasm for working with Chinese colleagues and parents
• Experience in teaching EAL/ELL students
• Enthusiasm for curriculum study and development
• Demonstrated experience in using a variety of assessment and feedback techniques
• Demonstrated experience in raising achievement and setting aspirational targets
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted through our on-line application system by clicking the 'Apply button' on this page
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Safe at School
Dehong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Chinese law.