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Hangzhou | Academic | Wellington College International Hangzhou
JOB TITLE
Chinese Language Teacher (Primary)
DEPARTMENT
Academic
SUPERVISOR
Head of Chinese
POSITION IN ORGANISATION
The post holder is accountable to the Head of Chinese and Head of Senior
MAIN PURPOSE
To assume responsibility for teaching Mandarin in the whole school with external exam
groups, following the Wellington College curriculum, under the direction of the Head
of Chinese and lead of Primary Chinese.
To contribute to raising standards of pupil achievement and attainment in the subject
area by teaching a timetable of lessons and supporting the Head of Chinese and lead of
primary Chinese in the achievement of whole school and departmental targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
• To have high expectations of all pupils based on relevant data.
• To teach using a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning,
meeting the demands of the curriculum and through scaffolding and objectives
ensure that the needs of all pupils are met.
• To maintain discipline in accordance with the college’s policies and encourage
good practice regarding punctuality, behaviors and standards of work.
• To assess pupils’ work in line with school policies and procedures referring to
pupil performance targets.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of the subject’s strategic
action plan.
• To attend and contribute to all staff and subject meetings.
• To use data, both externally and internally produced, to assess pupil
performance and to develop appropriate courses of action.
• To review on a regular basis method of learning and teaching.
• If asked, to be a form tutor to an assigned group of pupils.
• To register students and notify the designated safeguarding lead immediately
about any concerns relating to a pupil.
• To participate in the school’s professional learning program and continue
personal development in the relevant areas especially subject knowledge and
teaching methods.
• To attend all Curriculum, Parent Teacher Conferences and other such academic
or pastoral events.
• To ensure effective monitoring and communication with parents regarding
academic progress both in line with school reporting
• procedures and in response to specific concerns as they arise.
• To facilitate and attend fixtures and sporting events. • To contribute to the development and implementation of the subject’s strategic
action plan.
• To attend and contribute to all staff and subject meetings.
• To use data, both externally and internally produced, to assess pupil performance
and to develop appropriate courses of action.
• To review methods of learning and teaching on a regular basis.
• If asked, to be a form tutor to an assigned group of pupils.
• To register students and notify the designated safeguarding lead immediately about
any concerns relating to a pupil.
• To participate in the college’s professional learning program and continue personal
development in the relevant areas especially subject knowledge and teaching
methods.
• To attend all Curriculum, Parent Teacher Conferences and other such academic
or pastoral events.
• To ensure effective monitoring and communication with parents regarding
academic progress both in line with school reporting procedures and in response
to specific concerns as they arise.
• To undertake duties as detailed in the staff Duty Rota.
• To comply with the current policies and procedures of the College.
• To always display the Wellington Values, either in school or in the wider
community.
KEY TASKS:
• To assess, record and report on the attainment, attendance and progress of pupils
keeping such records as are required.
• To provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references
relating to individual or groups of pupils.
• To prepare and update subject materials, including schemes or work.
• To assist the Head of Department in the development of appropriate syllabuses,
resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies.
• To plan and prepare sequences of lessons to show progress over time.
• To produce interim and annual reports for all pupils taught in line with the School’s
Teaching and Learning Policy.
• To maintain excellent communication with parents.
• Mentoring a pupil, trainee teacher or teaching assistant as appropriate.
• To engage actively with the school’s performance review surveys.
• To respond flexibly to unforeseen situations and changes in the teaching schedule
and work with the department.
• To be a responsible teacher and team member.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
BASIC QUALIFICATION
EDUCATION
Minimum of an bachelor’s degree, a recognized teaching certification e.g. PGCE, Chinese
national teacher’s qualification
MAJOR
Chinese or related education majors
LANGUAGE
Native Chinese speaker with competent English.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 2 years working experience in high performing schools.
Having experience of teaching native Chinese
EXPERTISE
Display excellence in Chinese teaching.
Having experience of teaching Chinese at Primary School equivalent level
Prior experience of teaching different pathways (native learner, 2nd language and foreign
learner)
Knowledge of CAIE IGCSE Chinese
PREFERRED APTITUDES
Be able to assess pupils’ interests, needs and developments.
Be able to develop curriculum.
Display the Wellington Values
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Cross-cultural working experience is preferred.
Please submit CV and cover letter, together with an application form (available to down
load from www.wellingtoncollege.cn/careers) in English and email to
jobs.hangzhou@wellingtoncollege.cn. Please note that any application with missing
materials will not be considered.
Wellington College China schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children. Assessment and testing of applicants’ suitability to work with children is an integral part of
the selection process.
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