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WELCOME TO SCIE – STRIVING TO BE THE BEST

A Level Sociology

Enjoy teaching students who want to learn at the highest level 

Quality of life matters – teaching load only 50% timetable

Fully CIS & WASC accredited school founded in 2003

Position Profile

•        Direct UK teaching experiences preferred

•        Minimum 2 years AS/AL/IGCSE (and EPQ) teaching experience in the relevant area

•        Ability to teach high achieving students

•        Degree in area of expertise for teaching

•        Teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, MEd or equivalent)

Specific Responsibilities of Teaching Position

•        To plan and deliver lessons according to Scheme of Work using a variety of learning activities.

•        To create and conduct assessments according to departmental schemes of assessment and produce reports which meet the required standards in a timely fashion

•        To regularly assess student performance, provide constructive feedback, and design appropriate evaluations to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.

•        To collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, sharing best practices and resources.

•        Opportunities for teaching EPQ (projects) & GNT (Gifted and talented)

Brief Description of SCIE

UK curriculum high school (Cambridge International AS/AL & IGCSE) teaching through the medium of English to mainly Chinese students preparing for overseas universities.

The mission of the College is to educate Students in a Challenging, International Environment leading to academic achievement at the highest level, and to develop Social responsibility, Creativity, Independence and Enthusiasm, providing each student with the best preparation for future opportunities.

·       Highly selective – English and Mathematics admissions tests

·       Medium of instruction & communication – AS/AL English, with students functioning at first language level, mostly studying AS/AL English language or literature in A1/A2

·       1800 students, High school only – UK Key Stages 4 & 5

·       Accreditation – Fully accredited by Council of International Schools (CIS) & WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges in US) and regional members of FOBISIA & EARCOS

·       Examinations – AS/AL, IGCSE (Cambridge International), GCSE&IGCSE (Edexcel) – English, Japanese, Drama & EPQ, and AP (CollegeBoard)

·       Day & boarding school – teachers are not involved in boarding facility nor have evening or night duties

·       Founded in 2003

Subject Department Introduction:

The Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty has 41 teachers, with Sociology offered as an optional subject across 4 AS level and 3 A level classes. We are looking for a committed teacher who has a passion for the subject and is able to deliver engaging lessons which develop students’ intellectual curiosity. An enthusiasm for supporting extracurricular activities is highly desirable. We have many students who go on to study Sociology and related courses at leading universities, including Oxbridge and the Ivy League.

Students

·       Highly motivated academic students

·       Students complete IGCSE exams at end of G2, and then go on to 5/6 subjects at AS, and 4/5 at AL (including English)

·       Average international exam results, grade A/A* across school

·       48 Oxbridge offers and over 90% students applying to UK achieve offers from top 10 universities in 2024 cohort

·       US university offers including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Chicago, Johns Hopkins, Duke, Columbia, Cornell

·       Students achieve success across range of subjects including Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, Science and Mathematics

·       Class size maximum 26 at IGCSE and 24 at AS/A Level ( average class size at AS sociology is 20 and at AL sociology is 15)

·       Huge range of ECAs with over 200 clubs, both staff led and student led

Schedule

·       Working week: Monday – Friday 07:50 – 16:30 (with 07:30 start Mondays and early finish 15:00 Fridays)

·       Normal contact teaching time – 24 x 40-minute periods per week (approx. 50% timetable)

·       Personal time – 6 periods per week fixed in timetable when do not need to be at work.

·       Extra-Curricular Activity – 1 hour per week ECA after school (16:30 – 17:30)

·       CPD – large range of professional development available both online and face-to-face.

·       Holidays – 1 week for October China National Day holiday, 2 weeks Christmas holiday, 3 weeks Chinese New Year holiday, Chinese public holidays, mid-June to early August Summer holiday.

Pastoral

•      Form tutor role – most teachers will take on a form group of 20 students with daily mentoring time on the timetable as well as teaching weekly additional period of PSHE. This role attracts an additional allowance

•      Pastoral CPD – mandatory 51ºÚÁÏ training as well as other pastoral CPD available

Benefits

·       Published fixed salary scale (reviewed annually) based on years of teaching experience and annual progression at SCIE

·       School provided accommodation (Expat apartments adjacent to campus)

·       Full international medical cover (self + dependent)

·       Annual flight allowance (self + spouse)

·       Dedicated staff gym in campus

Application Process:

Apply by letter with CV to jobs@scie.com.cn

Application deadline by May 31st 2025 for the 2nd Round of recruitment, and online interview by May.

References will be taken up including direct contact with your current, or most recent employer for a 51ºÚÁÏ reference check and to confirm clearance from contract commitment.

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