Teaching and Learning

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences for all children.
• Prepare the classroom environment for meaningful class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources.
• Ensure that the classroom is an attractive orderly place where equipment and resources are well managed.
• Have a thorough understanding of the purpose and aims of the HD Shanghai School’s educational ethos.
• Always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Establish and clearly communicate the learning intentions for all activities.
• Use all relevant technology to support understanding and development.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet the children’s varying needs.
• Evaluate learning experiences and outcomes for children’s continual improvement.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assessments in line with HD Shanghai’s policies.
• Develop the best combination of British and Chinese approaches to deliver a personalized bilingual curriculum.
• Ensure that an acceptable standard of children’s behavior is clearly stated and consistently maintained.
• Ensure that all children are treated with respect – fairly and equally.
• Ensure outstanding pastoral care in line with HD Shanghai’s policies and expectations.

Communication and Cooperation

• Work cooperatively and supportively with all members of staff.
• Share information, ideas and resources with colleagues.
• Develop supportive and productive relationships with parents.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of children’s development.
• Participate in departmental, school-based and parental meetings.
• Share assessment data and ensure that it is appropriately archived.
• Participate in the supervisory duties shared by all members of staff.
• Participate in the co-curricular life of the school.
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school.
• Support the School’s image and profile in the community.

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• PGCE or QTS.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to inspire children with a love of learning.
• Ability to stretch the most able students, while also ensuring that the Design curriculum is accessible to all.
• Willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to use ICT to enhance learning.
• Good administrative and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community.
• A conscientious, can-do attitude.
• A positive team player with a sense of humor.