Primary Teacher/English Teacher-August 2024
Bromsgrove Mission Hills Foreign Language School
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Expiring soon
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- Salary:
- Salary Negotiable
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 02/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 27 August 2024
Job overview
Position Overview:
We seek a dedicated, passionate and inspiring Primary School Teacher to join our team. As a Prep School teacher, you will teach a diverse range of subjects to our Prep 1 to 7 pupils, including English, Maths, Inquiry, and Computing in a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Our pupils follow a bespoke English Language programme based on best practices from around the world and are assessed on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) system as well as in-house English language progress assessments. As our pupils progress through the year groups, our mission is to prepare them so they are on track for success in IGCSE examinations in the future. At present, our pupils move on to either Bromsgrove School UK for their Senior School education or to other reputable Senior Schools of choice.
Mission:
To empower students to pursue excellence in its many forms and acquire the skills necessary to become critical thinking, self-actualised problems solvers and compassionate global citizens.
Qualifications:
1. University degree (BA/B.Sc) or equivalent;
2. Teacher Qualifications (B.Ed/M.Ed/PGCE/QTS) or equivalent;
3. At least two years of relevant teaching experience;
4. English speaker.
Professional Knowledge and Understanding:
1. Create an outstanding learning environment that promotes intellectual curiosity and a love of learning.
2. Build strong routines for pupils to enhance their sense of well-being and belonging.
3. Offer all pupils in your care respect, equity, and opportunities.
4. Engage in parent communication and offer opportunities for parents to engage in learning.
5. Document learning to recognise and value pupils' achievements, celebrate successes and plan for the next steps.
6. Initiate, innovate, and inspire pupils and colleagues while planning collaboratively with others to teach the BMH English Curriculum to your classes.
7. Undertake Co-Curricular Activities to enrich pupil learning and participate in events to build community, celebrate success and showcase learning to parents.
8. Provide in loco parentis homeroom provision as an English-speaking homeroom teacher together with a Chinese bilingual homeroom teacher.
9. Teach primarily English and some periods of Maths, Inquiry or Computing (specific arrangements will depend on the year group you are assigned to).
10. Receive several PPA (planning, preparation and assessment) periods across the week during the school day.
11. Work alongside a Chinese bilingual banzhuren to lead the morning registration, ERIC (Everyone Reading in Class) or Phonics session and the end-of-day Pack and Snack session.
Location:
Our campus is situated on property owned by Mission Hills and is immediately adjacent to the Mission Hills resort in Shenzhen, China. It is easily accessible by subway, and only 45 minutes from Shenzhen City Centre. Hong Kong Island is just 2 hours away from our door.
Benefits:
As a Primary School Teacher in the vibrant and verdant city of Shenzhen, you'll enjoy a range of benefits that include:
• Competitive International School salary with annual gratuity.
• Annual flight allowance for expatriates and family members.
• One-time relocation allowance with airport pick-up.
• Subsidy towards housing in the beautiful Mission Hills resort for expatriates and family members.
a) Free five-star hotel stay provided while looking for accommodation.
b) Translation support from our school bilingual staff when accommodation hunting.
• Subsidy on school tuition fees for up to two children.
a) Subsidy application paperwork assisted by HR.
b) Admission procedure assistance provided.
• International in-patient healthcare, personal accident insurance and out-patient allowance for expatriates and family members.
a) Medical trip arrangements available for teachers and family members.
b) Car service and translation assistance provided.
• Fully paid holidays: Summer, Christmas, Chinese New Year and other national holidays.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Entitled to elite Mission Hills Group benefits, which include:
a) Access to Mission Hills facilities, including school sports field, park, and nature trails.;
b) Neighbouring resort swimming pool;
c) Some access to golf and tennis with staff discount.
Note: HR carefully takes care of Work Permit and Residence Permit paperwork, with all costs covered by the school.
Application:
To apply for this position, please send your application to JasmineYao@bmh.education and include the following:
1. A full CV with photo, including email addresses and phone numbers of at least 3 referees- one of whom should be your current Head Teacher/ Director/ Supervisor.
2. A letter explaining what you would bring to the position if successfully.
3. One page statement of educational philosophy.
Note: feel free to add HR person Jasmine Yao on WhatsApp( +86 13682456157), Skype (yaoxianli57), FaceTime ( +86 13682456157) or WeChat (via +86 13682456157).
Interview Procedure:
HR sets an interview directly with SLT.
Websites and School Address:
1. Bromsgrove School Mission Hills: http://www.bromsgrove-mh.com/en-us/
2. Mission Hills Group: http: //missionhillschina.com
3. BMH is located at No.8 Mission Hills Rd, Longhua, Shenzhen, China.
Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure. Bromsgrove School Mission Hills (BMH) is committed to equality and diversity. BMH is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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About Bromsgrove Mission Hills Foreign Language School
Bromsgrove School Mission Hills is planned as a co-educational, bilingual (English and Mandarin) through-train day school for students in Pre-kindergarten to University entrance. Our partnership with Bromsgrove School, UK, brings the depth and breadth of expertise and knowledge a historically successful school affords, elevated with the passion and pioneering spirit of a newly established school. Our goal is to serve a growing number of Chinese nationals and expatriates in the Shenzhen region who have an interest in having their children attend a pre-eminent dual language internationally accredited school.
Our pupils follow a blended bilingual programme with English first language teachers and Chinese bi-lingual teachers in every class in the Pre-K, Pre School, Prep and Senior Schools here in Mission Hills before moving on to either Bromsgrove School UK via our Priority Placement scheme or other reputable Junior and Senior High Schools of choice for grades 8-12.
Following the successful model of excellence of our partner school, Bromsgrove School UK, pupils are taught by subject specialists following our blended curriculum. Chinese and Morality are taught using Chinese language. Art and Design, Humanities, Mathematics, Music, PE and Science are sometimes taught in Chinese and sometimes in English. Computer Science, Drama and English are taught in English. As pupils progress to IGCSE, they increasingly study in English in order to ensure they are well prepared for IGCSE examinations where the language used is English. Nevertheless, we continue to develop our pupils’ Chinese language and literature skills.
Situated in the world-class Mission Hills Golf Resort of Mission Hills we have unparalleled sports partnerships which means as well as pursuing traditional sports such as athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, netball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, etc. we have partnerships with specialist world-class providers in golf, tennis, football and ice skating which enable us to provide elite-level programmes in these sports.
Our campus is located on the property owned by Mission Hills and immediately adjacent to the Mission Hills resort in Shenzhen, China. It is easily accessible by subway, it is only 45 minutes from Shenzhen City Centre and Hong Kong Island just 2 hours from our door.
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