Teacher Trainer CPD Coordinator

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science (formerly Nanwai King s College School) is seeking a Teacher Trainer and CPD Coordinator to support, guide and mentor teachers within its pedagogically innovative and culturally inclusive learning

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science (formerly Nanwai King s College School) was formed through a partnership between the highly successful Chinese education management group, Dipont Education, and the prestigious King s College School, A third partner in Wuxi is Nanjing Foreign Language School, one of China s leading At capacity, the whole school is designed to host 3,100 students from 3 to 18 years of

The Teacher Trainer and CPD Coordinator will be split between Primary, Middle and Secondary divisions, with 50% of the time dedicated to the Secondary

Responsibilities include supervision and leadership of the schools teacher trainee programme (initial teacher training), the teacher CPD programme, lesson observation tracking, and individual teacher support The role is mainly focused on organizing and facilitating these functions but a willingness to contribute to staff development will be

Outstanding candidates will have experience in pedagogical based coaching in addition to being a subject This person will be able to engage with teachers from a range of different backgrounds, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to identify problems and suggest solutions in a timely and diplomatic

Candidates from all subject specialisms will be considered for this

• Observing lessons and identifying teachers strengths and
  
• Providing feedback, advice, and individual training sessions for
  
• Organizing workshops, training sessions, and events where guest speakers inspire
  
• Collaborating with teachers and other staff to develop improved curricula, lesson plans, assessments, and classroom management
  
• Setting weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly goals for teachers as well as students, and providing advice and guidance to ensure these goals are
  
• Returning to classrooms to reassess progress once teachers have completed their
  
• Supervising classroom activities, taking notes, and writing up reports to share with school administrators and relevant
  
• Developing new strategies and plans for an improved learning
  
• Keeping abreast of developments in teaching as well as your relevant subject
  
• Building teacher networks and encouraging teachers to share their resources and
  
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Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science (DSAS) opened in September 2018 with 750 pupils and, as of September 2021, now has just under 2,000 students These remarkable numbers are testament to the quality of the project, its exciting vision and the support of partners, parents and the wider

The facilities at DSAS are We have successfully developed an educational environment that makes the most of our world-class campus and combines the best of Chinese and international approaches to learning and academic excellence, in a context of first-rate pastoral support and opportunities to excel outside the

Our students, who are mostly Chinese, have grown accustomed to the holistic style of education which is very different from the traditional offering at local They have shown real enjoyment in the inquiry-based pedagogy being Every student is involved in co-curricular activities in areas of music and performing arts, service, sports or creative

Our exceptional staff contribute significantly to the co-curricular programme, pastoral and house systems and demonstrate great commitment to the students in their An excellent CPD programme is available at the school that includes professional development workshops on a range of

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor s degree in education or related subject
  
• At least 3 years of experience within a teacher training role
  
• Demonstrated ability to deliver pedagogical training support across disciplines
  
• Experience teaching internationally is preferred
  
• Interested in living in China and working at a school committed to developing bilingual and bicultural students
  
• British and IB curriculum experience is preferred
  
• Strong planning and organizational
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving
  
  

Benefits

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science aims for world-class standards in teaching and learning, therefore salary and benefits packages are highly competitive, including high-quality housing, flights for employee and dependents, and medical insurance for employee and Full tuition support will be provided for any successful applicant with school-age The position will be offered on an initial three-year contract term with annual renewal