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RDFZ King’s College School Hangzhou is one of two new school development projects in China initiated through a partnership between the prestigious King’s College School, Wimbledon and the highly successful Chinese education management group, Dipont Education. A third partner for the Hangzhou project is The High School Affiliated to Renmin University (RDFZ), one of China’s leading schools. At capacity, the whole school will serve over 3,100 students from 3 to 18 years of age. About the School The School opened in September 2018 and is located on a lakeside site in the Yuhang District of Hangzhou. Facilities are world-class, with the space designed as a place that responds to its local context and a global education culture. An exceptional teaching and leadership team for all sections of the school has been appointed and student admission levels are excellent. Hangzhou, with a population of over 9 million people, is the capital of Zhejiang Province and an important city in China, recognised for its history, prosperity and beautiful natural scenery. It recently hosted the G-20 summit and will stage the Asian Games in 2022. Shanghai can be accessed within 1 hour by high-speed train. About the Role Reporting to either the Head of Junior High or Head of International Section (dependent upon the particular role), successful applicants will join the school in August 2019. In the Chinese Junior High School, a bilingual curriculum is delivered based on the Chinese National Curriculum delivered with international teaching methodology and content. The International Section delivers a programme based on the UK National Curriculum. There is a shared pedagogical approach throughout the campus, enabling Chinese and expatriate students to benefit enormously from the cross-cultural exposure.  In the Junior High School, classes are shared between a Chinese and an English speaker, with Chinese-speaking assistants supporting pupils in language learning. This approach creates a genuinely bilingual learning environment. An international teacher teaches either English, mathematics or science (with some co-teaching) while a Chinese teacher teaches Chinese and humanities subjects, and shares some of the mathematics teaching. Project-based learning supports independent and cooperative learning, while there is emphasis on exploration, investigation and creative thinking. These exciting and challenging roles command a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including high-quality housing; flights for employee and dependents and medical insurance for employee and dependents. Full tuition support will be provided for any successful applicant with school-age children. The position will be offered on an initial three-year contract term with annual renewal thereafter. Applications are invited from candidates with: Excellent classroom practice in either lower or upper primary education  The ability to work collaboratively and contribute to the development of an outstanding school  Early application preferred with interview dates in the UK and Ireland through November and December 2018.  Interviews and information sessions will be held in Belfast on the 17th November and Dublin on the 18th November.   School Website:  http://www.rkcshz.cn  

Where will your teaching experience take you next? Teach English (ESL/language/literature) or IB Diploma level in one of China's top high schools Work with highly able and motivated Chinese students (aged 15-18) Engage in high quality educational practice in one of the fastest growing sectors globally Join a large network of educators with a focus on collaboration, support and career development These positions involve teaching English within an internally developed ESL and language/literature programme or at IBDP Level (dependent upon experience and curricula interest). All students have English as a second language and therefore English language development is a key component of our entire high school programme. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, strong knowledge of the subject and previous teaching experience at high school level. As our students seek to gain entry at top universities overseas, educators focus on developing students’ application of learning and critical thinking skills in order to prepare them as thoroughly as possible for university abroad. Some of the benefits of working with Dipont in China High quality international education:   Dipont Education manages international educational programmes (delivering A Level, Advanced Placement and IB Diploma Programmes) within some of the most highly regarded high schools in China. We currently employ over 400 expatriate educators in our high school programmes and have over 6,000 students on roll. Training and career development:   Teachers have the opportunity to transfer to other locations or programmes during their course of employment. In addition, we are actively focused on providing internal career development opportunities, with the potential to move into curricula or centre management roles. We provide workshops, support and access to external training. Our students:   A high number of students enter Dipont centres with the aim to study in some of the top universities in the West, and therefore teachers can enjoy working with some exceptionally motivated and academically high achieving students without the classroom management issues experienced in other teaching posts. As China settles into its role as the economic powerhouse of the 21st century, a teaching position with Dipont provides a platform to work with a generation of young Chinese talent eager to take advantage of every opportunity available to them. Salary and benefits:   Salary levels are very competitive with a benefits package that includes: accommodation allowance, annual return airfare, annual bonus and worldwide medical cover. Cost of living is very favourable and disposable income is high. Initial contract term is 2 years with annual renewal thereafter.  Applications are invited from:   Highly skilled educators with the ability to engage and stretch high performing students A recognised teaching qualification and experience teaching the subject at high school level A track record of excellent teaching with well-developed subject knowledge Early application preferred with information sessions and interviews being conducted in Belfast on the 17th November and Dublin on the 18th November. In order to apply, please email your resume/CV to:   martina.meneghetti@dipont-edu.org   or for further information please visit our website at   www.dipont-edu.org .