Roles and Responsibilities - Teaching and Learning

•         to plan, prepare and deliver schemes of work in accordance with the academic programmes set out by the school, which facilitate active learning experiences for all children

•         to assess and maintain records of children’s progress in learning, using this information to ensure that each child has the opportunity to succeed

•         to manage the classroom environment so that it is a stimulating, well-resourced and orderly space which supports and encourages learning

•         to have a thorough understanding of the purpose and aims of the school’s educational ethos

•         to always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

•         to use all relevant technology to support learning, understanding and development

•         to identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet the children’s varying needs

•         to evaluate learning experiences and outcomes for children’s continual improvement

•         to provide meaningful feedback and assessment for learning in line with the school’s policies

•         to develop the best combination of international and Chinese approaches to deliver a personalised bi-lingual curriculum

•         to ensure that the standards set out in the school’s policies, including but not limited to behaviour, teaching and learning and safeguarding are followed

•         to ensure that all children are treated with respect – fairly and equally

•         to ensure outstanding pastoral care in line with the school’s policies and expectations

Roles and Responsibilities - Communication and Co-operation

•         to work co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff

•         to share information, ideas and resources with colleagues

•         to develop supportive and productive relationships with parents

•         to maintain accurate and complete records of children’s development

•         to participate in departmental, school-based and parental meetings

•         to share assessment data and ensure that it is appropriately archived

•         to prepare required reports on children and their activities

•         to participate in the supervisory duties shared by all members of staff

•         to participate in the co-curricular life of the school

•         to play a full part in the corporate life of the School

•         to support the school’s image and profile in the community

Qualifications

•         A good degree from an established university

•         PGCE/QTS or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

•         2 or more years of full time, school based, teaching experience (required)

•         Excellent working knowledge of primary curricula (required) – English National Curriculum preferred

•         Breadth of subject knowledge across the curriculum up to Key Stage 2 level/Elementary 4-6(required)

•         Experience of working with children who have English as an additional language (desirable)

•         Experience of working in the independent sector (desirable)

Personal Qualities

•         Ability to inspire children with a love of learning

•         Ability to develop and challenge all children so that each child can achieve their best

•         Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of working within an international school community

•         Willingness to contribute at all aspects of school life

•         Strong interpersonal and team-working skills

•         Good administrative, organisational and communication skills

•         Positive team-player with a can-do attitude and sense of humour

Teaching and Learning

• Plan, prepare and deliver an academic physics program which facilitates an active learning experience for all students, in line with the mission and objectives of HTNIA.
• Assess, track and evaluate levels of progress and provide feedback to ensure that each student has the opportunity to succeed.
• Manage the classroom environment so that it supports and encourages learning.
• Always set high expectations, which motivate, challenge, and encourage students.
• Identify and meet students’ varying needs.
• Work toward developing the best combination of Chinese and international learning in a bilingual context.
• Ensure outstanding pastoral care and that all safeguarding policies are followed.
• Conduct lessons, prepare tests and examination papers, grade student work, and manage classroom activities.
• Support school-wide activities, such as the Parent-Teacher Association, open houses, extracurricular activities, and committee work as required.
• Work as an academic advisor or homeroom teacher as required.

Communication and Cooperation

• Work cooperatively and supportively with all colleagues.
• Develop supportive and productive relationships with parents.
• Participate in departmental, school-based, and parent meetings.
• Maintain assessment data on students and report on their progress.
• Participate in supervisory duties shared by colleagues.
• Participate in the co-curricular life of the school.
• Support the school’s image and profile.

• Two or more years of full-time, school-based teaching experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of the secondary physics curriculum.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills and a relevant subject specialization.
• Experience of working with students who use English as an additional language.
• Ability to inspire students with a love of learning.
• Ability to develop and challenge all students so that each student can achieve their best in physics.
• Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of working within an international school community.
• Willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Good administrative, organizational and communication skills.
• Positive team player with a can-do attitude and a sense of humor.