THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly qualified, dedicated, creative, adaptable and enthusiastic teacher of Drama for an August 2025 start. The successful candidate will be someone who has the ability to lead and inspire children, as well as the willingness to support the ambition and values of the school. Candidates with an ability to additionally teach some Physical Education are particularly encouraged to apply.
SPGS International School Chengdu builds on the outstanding reputation for the creative arts developed by our parent school in London. As part of our formal curriculum and our co-curricular programme, we seek an outstanding individual who can develop expertise at the school in a range of dance styles, including ballet, musical theatre and drama performances.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Studies, Headmaster
LINE MANAGER:
Director of Studies
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time, two years, with the possibility of extension subject to performance
START DATE:
August 2025
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
I. QUALIFICATION
Essential: Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in a relevant subject area
Desirable: PGCE / QTS or formal qualifications in practical Drama
II. EXPERIENCE
The candidate should have:
• Minimum two years’ teaching experience at a UK or international school
• Professional experience in a Dance or Drama company
III. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential: The successful candidate should have:
• A wide interest in their subject area
• Good Communication Skills
• Good Teamwork and Collaborative Skills
• Resilience and a good sense of humour
• Fairness, Kindness and Warmth
• Interest in wider issues relating to teaching and learning
• Experience in choreography
• Experience in directing drama productions
IV. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT
The successful candidate should have:
• Ability to understand, empathise with and enjoy the culture, ethos and values of SPGS International School Chengdu
• Flexibility to learn and adapt to new cultures and situations
• A willingness to explore innovative approaches from across the educational field
• The ability to uphold the Code of Conduct of SPGS International Schools
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Teach Drama at KS2 and KS3 Level
• Develop the school’s co-curricular programme in terms of Drama
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Computer Science and the wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Support the school’s aims and objectives for teaching and learning
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons
• Collaborate with colleagues at SPGS London to bring the best of their methods and expertise to SPGS International School Chengdu
• Teach, according to their educational need, the students assigned to you
• Set and mark work (including internal examinations) to be carried out by the students in school or elsewhere
• Monitor and record student progress and achievement as per school policy
• Set appropriately challenging targets for students
• Ensure students requiring learning support are supported in following their Individual Education Plan and that their needs are being met
• Organise assessments and examinations as required
• Write reports as required
• Strive to foster amongst students, a love of learning and an ongoing thirst for knowledge
• Collaborate with other teachers to plan lessons together, share ideas, approaches and professional knowledge
• Keep-up-to-date with Department for Education and subject specific developments and contribute curriculum knowledge to the department
• Keep up-to-date with wider educational research internationally
• Comply with the requirements of the laws and education policies of the UK and the People’s Republic of China
SPGS International School Chengdu is committed to ensuring and promoting the health and safety of children. Successful applicants will:
1. Participated in the school’s regular training on child protection, and sign the code of conduct
2. Immediately report to the designated or acting safeguarding lead for any potential risks for the children
3. Strictly abide by the school’s policies on information confidentiality and protection
4. Play the role of safeguarding members to promote and ensure the health and safety development of all students in the school
5. Report any students concerns to the designated or acting safeguarding lead
6. Report any unsafe behavior on campus to the designated or acting safety lead in accordance with the school’s
“whistle blowing” policy
7. Maintain a professional relationship with students and respect and maintain personal boundaries
SPGS International School Chengdu is committed to safe recruitment and child protection, relevant qualifications and police clearance of applicants will be verified
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities for the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified, especially in the context of a school which requires flexibility in all of its employees.
This job description is current at the date shown but, in consultation with the post holder, may be changed by the Principal to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.
