We are looking for a highly qualified, dedicated, creative, adaptable and enthusiastic teacher of Humanities for August 2026 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 additional subject specialisms, for example Humanities, Geography or History, are particularly encouraged to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teach Humanities at IGCSE level
2. Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Humanities team and the wider school
through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching,
mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development
3. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children
4. Support the school’s aims and objectives for teaching and learning
5. Plan and prepare courses and lessons
6. Teach, according to their educational need, the students assigned to you
7. Set and mark work (including internal examinations) to be carried out by the students in
school or elsewhere
8. Monitor and record student progress and achievement as per school policy
9. Set appropriately challenging targets for students
10. Ensure students requiring learning support are supported in following their Individual
Education Plan and that their needs are being met
11. Organize assessments and examinations as required
12. Write reports as required
13. Strive to foster amongst students, a love of learning and an ongoing thirst for knowledge
14. Collaborate with other teachers to plan lessons together, share ideas, approaches and
professional knowledge
15. Keep up-to-date with the Head of Department and subject specific developments and
contribute curriculum knowledge to the department
16. Keep up-to-date with wider educational research internationally
GENERAL NOTES
1. A competitive package is available, with a salary commensurate with the nature and
seniority of the post and the experience of the successful candidate. In addition to a highly
competitive salary, benefits include:
2. Housing and utilities allowance, relocation allowance, annual airfare allowance, visa assistance allowance, medical insurance.
3. Tuition support will be provided for school age children, following HR policies.
4. Holidays are in line with the school calendar.
5. The performance will be subject to a regular appraisal review by the line manager.
6. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal-record checks. Full details are given on the application form.
7. Candidates will be asked to undertake identity and qualification checks which conform to the school’s Safeguarding Policy. They must also agree to references being taken up at the final stage and checks being made with past employers.
8. The successful applicant will be required to have a medical examination paid for by the school.
9. The appointment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and checks (including criminal record checks, proof of identity, and qualifications) and a satisfactory medical report.
10. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.
11. This job description will be reviewed annually. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
QUALIFICATIONS
·Essential: Minimum Bachelor Degree in a relevant subject area
·Desirable: PGCE / QTS or equivalent
LANGUAGES
·Fluent in English.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
·Minimum two years’ teaching experience at a UK or international school
·IGCSE Humanities teaching experience is a must
COMPETENCIES
·A wide interest in their subject area and be able to evidence their commitment to it beyond the classroom environment
·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 student wellbeing
APTITUDES
·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
SPGS International School Chengdu is committed to ensuring and promoting the health and safety of children. Successful applicants will:
1. Participate 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.
