WCIH KS1/KS2 Class Teacher 27/28

WHY CHOOSE WELLINGTON? Professional Growth

• Tailored professional development pathways for all staff.
• Comprehensive CPD programmes covering teaching methodologies, cultural awareness, and non-academic skills such as public speaking and finance.
• Three specialised leadership programmes for middle, senior, and high-potential leaders.
• An internal coaching programme designed to help you thrive. Exceptional Benefits
• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and dependants. 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 KS1/KS2 Class Teacher DEPARTMENT Academic LOCATION Hangzhou LINE MANAGEMENT Assistant Head of Primary OBJECTIVES Wellington College Education (China)–Hangzhou (WCECH) seeks an experienced and inspiring Primary Teacher to join its high-achieving primary team. The postholder will teach across the primary curriculum, creating an excellent learning experience that helps pupils build secure foundations, make strong progress and develop curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. They will have excellent knowledge of the English National Curriculum and strong mathematical knowledge to teach Shanghai Maths effectively. In keeping with WCECH’s educational philosophy and ethos, they will support pupils to become inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive Wellingtonians, and uphold the highest standards of care, safeguarding and professional practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-sequenced lessons across the primary curriculum, developing pupils’ knowledge, skills and understanding and fostering curiosity and a lasting interest in learning.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the English National Curriculum and strong knowledge, enabling you to teach KS1/KS2 effectively and develop pupils’ conceptual understanding, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving.
• Create a purposeful, inclusive classroom where pupils feel safe, participate actively and take increasing responsibility for their learning.
• Set ambitious expectations for every pupil. Provide appropriate challenge and support so that pupils with differing starting points, abilities and language backgrounds can make strong, sustained progress.
• Use formative and summative assessment, in line with WCECH requirements, to evaluate learning, adapt teaching and identify next steps. Give pupils timely, clear and constructive feedback.
• Monitor pupils’ progress across the curriculum, maintain accurate records and act promptly when a pupil needs additional support or further challenge.
• Evaluate the impact of your teaching and use evidence and feedback to improve pupils’ learning and ensure appropriate continuity and progression.
• Participate fully in the Staff Appraisal system, including observing colleagues, welcoming observation and feedback, and providing relevant planning and assessment materials as required.
• Undertake scheduled boarding duties, including supervising students during evening study or homework sessions adhering to boarding routines. Pupil Wellbeing, Behaviour and Safeguarding
• Promote pupils’ wellbeing, safety and personal development. Build positive relationships so that pupils feel respected, valued and able to seek support.
• Foster an inclusive environment in which diversity is respected and bullying, discrimination and harmful behaviour are appropriately challenged.
• Set clear, age-appropriate expectations for conduct and apply WCECH’s behaviour policies consistently and fairly, helping pupils take responsibility for their choices and actions.
• Remain alert to signs that a pupil may need support or may be at risk. Listen appropriately and report concerns promptly in accordance with WCECH safeguarding procedures.
• Uphold the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding. Complete required training, follow WCECH policies, maintain professional boundaries and share information responsibly with relevant safeguarding personnel.
• Provide a safe environment for learning by following WCECH health and safety procedures, managing risks relevant to your teaching, and teaching pupils to use facilities, equipment and materials safely. Curriculum and Departmental Contribution
• Contribute to the development and review of a coherent, ambitious and inclusive primary curriculum that reflects WCECH’s educational philosophy and meets pupils’ needs.
• Plan with colleagues to ensure appropriate breadth, depth, challenge and progression across subjects, year groups and stages of learning.
• Support pupils to make connections across subjects and identify opportunities to enrich learning through practical, creative and cross-curricular experiences.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, schemes of work, assessment practices, policies and other relevant documentation as required.
• Help plan and use teaching resources effectively, identify resource requirements and support annual ordering in line with WCECH procedures and agreed budgets. Partnership with Parents and Home–School Communication
• Build positive, respectful relationships with parents and carers, encouraging a shared commitment to each pupil’s learning, wellbeing and development.
• Communicate regularly, clearly and professionally about pupils’ learning, progress and wellbeing, celebrating successes and raising concerns promptly and sensitively.
• Provide accurate and timely information about the primary curriculum, learning expectations, assessment and ways families can support learning at home.
• Attend parent meetings and consultations as required, and contribute to written reports that give a clear, balanced account of pupils’ progress, achievements, strengths and next steps.
• Listen and respond constructively to parents’ questions and concerns, working with relevant colleagues and following WCECH procedures. Professional Collaboration and Conduct
• Build professional, respectful relationships with colleagues and contribute to a collaborative culture focused on excellent teaching and pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
• Communicate constructively and share relevant information in a timely manner with colleagues across the primary school and WCECH.
• Carry out responsibilities reliably and to a high standard, meeting deadlines and following agreed procedures.
• Provide cover for absent colleagues when required, as directed by the relevant leader, supporting continuity of pupils’ learning and care.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect confidential information relating to pupils, families and colleagues.
• Uphold WCECH’s ethos, values, policies and professional standards, acting with integrity and treating others fairly and respectfully. Contribution to the Community
• Contribute actively to primary school life and help foster a welcoming, inclusive community.
• Take a full part in WCECH’s co-curricular programme, including planning and leading activities as required outside the normal teaching timetable.
• Support WCECH events, assemblies, performances, exhibitions, competitions and communications that celebrate pupils’ learning and contribute to the life of the primary school and wider WCECH community.
• Undertake pastoral, supervision and other duties as reasonably assigned and timetabled, helping to ensure pupils’ safety and wellbeing throughout the day. Professional Development
• Take responsibility for your professional learning and keep your subject knowledge, teaching practice and understanding of primary curriculum and assessment requirements up to date.
• Engage with developments in primary teaching and learning, including effective approaches to implementing the English National Curriculum and teaching KS1/KS2.
• Participate fully in WCECH professional development, applying relevant learning to your practice.
• Use reflection, evidence, observation and feedback to identify development priorities and improve your professional practice.
• Contribute to a culture of professional learning by being open to feedback and challenge, sharing expertise and supporting relevant WCECH Development Plan priorities.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings, briefings and professional discussions as required by the relevant leaders. BASIC QUALIFICATION Education
• Bachelor’s degree and relevant teaching qualifications and certificates. Major
• Primary Education or related education-focused subjects preferable. Working Experience
• A minimum of 2 years working experience as primary class teacher. Language
• English speaker. EXPERTISE
• Have a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and know how to use and adapt them, including how to personalise learning and provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
• Have secure curriculum knowledge to teach effectively across the relevant age and ability range.
• Apply literacy, numeracy and ICT skills for teaching, planning and assessment.
• Understand child development and can deliver personalised learning, including support for EAL pupils.
• Plan well‑organised lessons, apply varied teaching strategies and e‑learning resources. DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES
• Able to understand and respond thoughtfully to pupils’ interests, strengths, needs and stages of development.
• Able to contribute to curriculum planning, development and review.
• Curious, reflective and open to new ideas, with a commitment to ongoing learning and improvement.
• Guided by strong professional values, including integrity, respect, inclusion and care for pupils.
• Proactive, adaptable, patient and empathetic, with a positive approach to working with pupils and colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Open, proactive, patient and caring.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Committed to continued professional development.