Teacher of English

Benenden Bilingual School Guangzhou is seeking qualified candidates for an Teacher of English for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

As a Teacher of English, you will play a vital role in enabling all students to access a balanced curriculum and ensuring high-quality education that promotes improved learning outcomes and achievement. You will oversee all aspects of teaching and learning, collaborating closely with a dedicated and professional team of academic staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Lesson Planning: Design and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to meet the individual learning needs of students, ensuring their academic progression. 

Effective Teaching: Deliver high-quality instruction in assigned classes, utilising a diverse range of teaching methods and technology to inspire and engage students.

Assessment and Feedback: Evaluate and mark student work promptly and accurately, adhering to departmental assessment procedures. Prepare reports as required and set assignments in line with the school requirements.

Constructive Communication: Provide clear and constructive feedback to students, parents, and caregivers, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Additional Support: Offer extra help to students where needed outside of scheduled lessons, facilitating both consolidation of knowledge and extension opportunities. Participate in regular professional development sessions to share best practice.

Wellbeing Monitoring: Be vigilant about the social-emotional wellbeing of students, monitoring their academic progress and advising them on setting and achieving appropriate targets.

Safeguarding and Development: Support the safeguarding and promotion of health, safety, and good discipline, contributing to the academic and personal development of students.

Progress Monitoring: Regularly monitor and report on the academic progress of your assigned group/class, maintaining open communication with parents.

Effective Parent Communication: Engage with class parents effectively, providing updates and fostering a collaborative relationship to support student success.

Typical General Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in pedagogy, teacher education or related majors. Relevant teaching qualifications and certificates.

Experience: 3 years or above experience in K12 education.

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge: Solid educational and teaching knowledge to guide curriculum development and design. Good knowledge, expertise and awareness of students’ social, emotional and learning needs.

Please see further details in the job description attached.

Selection process:

To submit an application, please email a CV and covering letter to: careers@benendenguangzhou.cn.

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams or in-person where feasible.

Benenden Bilingual School Guangzhou is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualifications checks and pre-employment verification to include an exploration of any gaps in employment.