Secondary Science Teacher

WHY CHOOSE WELLINGTON? Professional Growth

• Tailored professional development pathways for all staff.
• Comprehensive CPD programs covering teaching methodologies, cultural awareness, and non-academic skills such as public speaking and finance.
• Three specialized leadership programs for middle, senior, and high-potential leaders.
• An internal coaching program designed to help you thrive. Exceptional Benefits
• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and dependents. Life in Hangzhou
• A modern, forward-thinking city surrounded by natural beauty and rich culture.
• Home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, West Lake.
• A thriving tech hub, hosting giants like Alibaba, with widespread cashless convenience.
• Just 45 minutes by high-speed train to Shanghai. JOB TITLE Secondary Science Teacher DEPARTMENT Academic LOCATION Hangzhou LINE MANAGEMENT Head of Science OBJECTIVES The school is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic teacher of science to work collaboratively as part of our diverse and high achieving science team. The Science teacher will plan and deliver lessons to pupils from a range of age groups, based on the Wellington College philosophy and ethos. The Science teacher should strive to support each individual pupil’s growth and development, encouraging them as Wellingtonians to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. The teacher must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the school, and achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of the pupils.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Learning

• Contribute to the holistic wellbeing of all pupils, with particular responsibility for those assigned to your individual care.
• Promote Wellington College's Mission Statement, Values and Identity base (including the model of education, values and aims) through daily practice and through innovative and informative classroom and corridor displays.
• Undertake class management and deliver lessons independently.
• Conduct regular formative and formal assessments (termly/half-termly as applicable) as directed by the Head of School, and communicate/flag promptly any concerns regarding a pupil's progress or behaviour.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate and reflect on the effectiveness of your teaching, maintaining high standards of practice and ensuring pupil progression.
• Participate fully in the Staff Appraisal system, including peer observation and a willingness to be observed; submit books, records and/or planning as required for monitoring.
• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of College policies, and assist with subject-related documentation as required by the Head of School.
• Support subject resourcing, including resource management and contributing to the annual order/budgeting process in collaboration with the Head of School.
• Apply and enforce College rules consistently and diligently to maintain discipline and standards of dress, and to safeguard the happiness, safety and wellbeing of all pupils, ensuring pupils understand and follow the rules.
• Provide opportunities for the wider community to be involved in pupils’ learning and success.
• Attend school trips, including weekend and week-long trips, in line with school policy and expectations. Home-School Communication
• Build positive relationships with parents through a welcoming approach and regular communication
• Share information about the school English curriculum with families
• Gather parental insights on pupils’ interests, development and progress
• Enhance pupils’ learning by utilising parents’ expertise/strengths
• Provide structured parent consultations and respond to parents’ enquiries
• Share relevant information/feedback from parents about pupils with teaching colleagues/co-teachers
• Communicate with parents regularly as timetabled and/or as directed by the Head of School
• Attend Parents’ Meetings as required and provide accurate, honest progress updates
• Prepare and provide regular written reports in the prescribed format, and additionally when required by the department head/Head of School Professional Integrity
• Maintain positive, constructive professional relationships with colleagues
• Complete assigned tasks on time and to the required standard
• Provide lesson cover for absent colleagues as required by departmental/whole-school needs
• Participate fully in the weekly extra-curricular activities programme (including outside timetabled teaching hours as directed)
• Contribute meaningfully to College assemblies and College publications (e.g. newsletters), showcasing pupils' work
• Promote an inclusive ethos of equality and equal opportunities for all pupils
• Maintain strict confidentiality and protect the privacy of pupils, families and colleagues
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection at all times
• Promote and enforce safe working practices across classrooms and all College environments; ensure pupils use equipment/materials responsibly and follow College procedures regarding damage to property
• Carry out timetabled and required duties as directed by the Head of School (including playtime, lunchtime and after-school supervision)
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct in and out of the classroom, modelling College ethos and values and acting in pupils' best interests
• Set high expectations for pupils' achievement and for personal professional performance
• Support and contribute to the annual calendar of College events in whatever way required Professional Development
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IGCSE and A Level teaching theory, practice and pedagogical developments
• Engage in continuous professional learning, self-improvement and innovation; be willing to trial new approaches
• Participate actively in peer feedback, reflection, idea-sharing and professional dialogue; share experience with international teaching partners and colleagues
• Support and contribute to the College Development Plan and wider school development planning (including as it relates to the English subject)
• Attend and participate fully in staff development/INSET programmes as required
• Attend staff meetings and briefings as required by the Head of Department and Head of School BASIC QUALIFICATION Education
• Bachelor’s degree preferred Major
• Chemistry major preferred. Work Experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in relevant job Qualification
• Fully qualified as a teacher (holding teaching certificates such as PGCE, QTS etc) Language
• Fluent English, spoken and written. EXPERTISE
• Excellent subject knowledge.
• Prior experience of teaching IGCSE and A Level courses in your subject specialism is essential. PREFERRED APTITUDES
• Be able to assess pupils’ interests, needs and developments.
• Be able to develop curriculum.
• Open, proactive, patient and caring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• International and bilingual school working experience is preferred.
• Cross-cultural working experience is preferred.