Head of Key Stage 1 2 Intl section
Head of Key Stage 1 2 Intl section
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Job Description
KCIS is a warm and collegiate international learning community in China looking to appoint a Head of Key Stage 1/2 to help lead our Primarys section recent successful development.
- Our teaching staff come from over 10 different countries.
- We have 130 students across Grades 110.
- Our student body represents over 20 different nationalities.
- We follow the English National Curriculum and IGCSE pathway.
- We offer attractive packages that compete with the best offered across the city and country.
The position will see you lead a team of primary teachers from all over the world. You will teach small classes (average size: 13) working with highly engaged students many of whom have nativelevel English and supportive parents. We offer the English National Curriculum for Grades 18 with students progressing to IGCSE between Grades 9 and 10.
Our latest satisfaction surveys show overwhelming approval with both students and parents rating us well over 90%. This is a testament to the strong sense of community and collaboration we ve fostered. Furthermore more than 40% of our students rank in the top 5% globally in English Maths and Science as measured by GL Assessments progress tests.
Why you will love working with us
At KCIS while focusing on student development we place significant emphasis on staff welfare and professional growth. With a 95% staff retention rate over the last two years our teaching team is happy and supported. Recent staff satisfaction surveys also reflect this with ratings in the 90th percentile. We re confident you will feel the same. A rich and diverse staff social calendar and welfare program mean that you ll always have something to do outside the classroom and will soon find that your colleagues also become close friends.
We offer regular internal leadership opportunities with many staff members taking on roles such as Heads of House or Lead Practitioners. These opportunities allow our team to excel in their teaching while advancing their careers through professional development. We provide accredited senior leadership courses in partnership with King s College Wimbledon Cambridge Accredited Middle Leadership training internal PLCs and inhouse training.
We d love to hear from you! Don t hesitate to reach out directly to our Recruitment Manager Emily () who will put you directly in touch with our Head of School Mr. Harry Roberts to answer any questions or set up an initial chat.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Education or subjectrelated field; Master s degree preferred
- A domestic or international teaching licence; PGCE or QTS preferred
- At least two years of fulltime teaching experience
- Strong familiarity with the English National Curriculum is desirable
- A studentcentered approach to learning and demonstrated interest in student development and optimism for students ability to learn and grow
- High levels of professionalism and commitment to improvement compassion and enthusiasm and a proactive cando attitude
- Confident with onlinelearning and management platforms
- Interest in and commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate establish rapport and communicate in a Dual Language Immersion environment
Benefits
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary levels
- High quality housing
- Annual return airfare for employee and dependents
- Medical insurance for employee and dependents
- Full tuition support for employees with schoolage children
A genuine interest in teaching and professional development Open-minded, patient, an adventurous spirit and professional flexibility 3 years or* above relevant teaching experiences Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Native English speaker TEFL, CELTA, or TESOL certificate Teachers license obtained from English native speaking countries is preferred Teaching experiences in English native speaking countries is preferred
Education
Bachelor degree or above;
Employment Type
Full Time
