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Early Years Campus Shanghai
Working Calendar
Academic

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Early Years Classroom Teacher


ABOUT US 

We are Learners, Connectors and Changemakers 

At Wellington College Education (China), we offer a pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world. We inspire our children to be the best version of themselves, to take pride in where they come from and to be the change they wish to see in the world. 

 

The Wellington College, United Kingdom (TWC)

Wellington College in England was founded by Queen Victoria in 1859 as a national monument to Britain’s most renowned military figure, the Duke of Wellington. Over 160 years later, the College is one of the most respected schools in the United Kingdom and one of its greatest educational institutions — pioneering, innovating, and transforming education for girls and boys. 

 

Wellington College Education (China) (WCEC)

Wellington College Education (China) is part of Wellington College Education, a global network of schools united by a 160-year history of excellence with roots in the UK. We operate premium international schools under the Wellington brand and bilingual schools under the Hiba brand. We currently have six campuses in four cities in China, including Tianjin, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nantong, with a school soon to open in San Francisco as well. Together, our schools serve more than 5,000 pupils.

Guided by a shared vision of pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world, we are an inclusive community of unique individuals with passion, integrity

and a commitment to our pupils and each other. Grounded in our five core values, we are a workplace where ideas are realised, bonds are forged and futures

can be shaped together as one team, one family. 

 

WCEC Central Office 

To support our schools in achieving excellence, a group of senior leaders in the Central Office set standards and strengthen operations. The Central Office provides expertise in human resources, finance, legal, marketing, facilities, academics and more. It provides support for schools within the organisation while leading new projects in China and beyond, from the design to curriculum development to pre-opening, the team plays a vital role across the organisation. 

 

Working for Wellington College Education (China) 

WCEC is an inclusive community of unique individuals with passion, integrity and a commitment to each other. Grounded in the Wellington Values, we are a workplace where ideas are realised, bonds are forged and futures can be shaped together.

 

We empower our employees to grow, with a confidence that inspires our colleagues, opens new opportunities and adds real value to everything we do.

 

At Wellington, we are our people, and we pride ourselves on the care and opportunities we provide to our employees. Over 50% of our most senior leaders are promoted internally. We offer an exceptional range of learning and development opportunities. These include our internal and external coaching programmes, the WCEC High Potential Leadership Programme and a wide range of academic and non-academic training courses designed to take employees through to middle leadership, senior leadership and beyond. To view our full directory of learning and development opportunities, please see the WCEC Course Directory.

 

Wellington College Education (China) has been awarded the HR Asia ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ Award for 5 years running. 


Role Description

 

JOB TITLE

Early Years Classroom Teacher

 

DEPARTMENT

Academic 

LOCATION

Shanghai

SUPERVISOR

Principal of EYCS

 

OBJECTIVES

 

We are looking for specialist, qualified teachers of nursery, reception and year one pupils. Experience in international settings is welcome, and so is experience in multi-lingual environments, and in the UK state or private sectors. Most of our pupils are Chinese and we help them on their journey to developing fluency in English as they progress to primary school at age 6. Every class has English-speaking and Chinese-speaking teaching partners who are supported by teaching assistants and early years assistants.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Share a commitment to the successful implementation of the vision, mission and goals of Hiba Nursery Shanghai as we strive to create a culture of excellence.
  2. Maintain the highest standards of care, child protection and safeguarding always, reporting concerns as appropriate. 
  3. Support a philosophy that values continuous learning and development for adults which is linked directly into pupil learning, nursery development goals and the nursery’s vision.
  4. Set high expectations and standards for the achievement of pupils, your personal and your team’s performance.
  5. Promote an ethos of equality and equal opportunities for all pupils within the nursery.
  6. Provide abundant learning opportunities and educational experiences that follow the pupil’s interests, ensuring that all pupils progress, reaching their full potential.
  7. Actively promote English and Chinese language development through a range of age-appropriate, stage-appropriate and personalised learning opportunities.
  8. Contribute to the holistic well-being of all pupils and specifically to those assigned to your individual care through measuring wellbeing and involvement and implementing interventions where necessary.
  9. Celebrate the achievements of all pupils within the nursery through a variety of methods.
  10. Map development and pupil progress against key development indicators for each stage of learning.
  11. Moderate judgements to maximise validity, producing exemplification of learning.
  12. Record and evidence learning, progress and attainment through learning journals, One Note, iSAMS and other assessment and recording mechanisms.
  13. Use multiple sources of data to analyse and monitor progress to ensure that potential for learning is maximised.
  14. Model and promote the Hiba values of kindness, courage, integrity, respect and responsibility in the aim of enabling the Hiba identity, which is to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive.
  15. Provide opportunities for the community to be involved in the success of the pupils and the nursery.
  16. Contribute to the academic development plan and evolution of the nursery through creating a culture of excellence. 


BASIC QUALIFICATION

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree and relevant teaching qualification in kindergarten / early years education

 

Major: Early years education

 

Language: Business level of spoken and written English

 

Working experience: 

 

2 years and above of relevant early years’ education experience

 

EXPERTISE

  • Demonstrate personal and professional authenticity always
  • Be solution-driven, as opposed to problem-focussed in attitude and practice
  • Imbue determined practice always
  • Accept responsibility, and be accountable for the development, progress and achievement of pupils
  • Have a thorough understanding of the key development indicators used a framework for developing learning opportunities to all pupils
  • Follow pupil’s interests and needs so that the potential opportunities for learning are maximised
  • Demonstrate effective planning and organisation for learning by: for example, uploading weekly plans to SharePoint in advance of teaching; recording attendance as required; tracking and submitting pupil progress and attainment data accurately and in a timely manner; create a learning environment that maximises the conditions for learning, deploying adults appropriately to ensure that all adult interactions also maximise the conditions for learning
  • Motivate pupils to stretch their level of ability and potential through engagement with a stimulating learning environment and the use of effective adult interactions
  • Set high expectations; and design learning opportunities and instructional experiences that meet the needs and stimulate active learning by all pupils
  • Select appropriate materials for implementation of the specific pedagogical approach used and adapt materials and methods to the learning needs of all pupils
  • Use resources effectively to support learning in the classroom and the indoor and outdoor learning spaces throughout the nursery
  • Promote the characteristics of effective learning, the art of questioning, clarity of learning expectations, communication in large and small groups and with individual pupils in an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression
  • Work cooperatively with parents and generate trust and confidence in the learning experience of pupils
  • Participate in the development of policies and promote a culture of excellence
  • Use technology effectively for learning, record keeping, other administrative tasks, and communications
  • Share responsibility for professional and collaborative team relations
  • Serve, when asked, as a coach and mentor for other staff members
  • Adhere to professional, ethical principles and practice
  • Continually strive to improve the learning spaces, learning opportunities, teaching / facilitating techniques, and collaborative relationships
  • Share responsibility for marketing Hiba Nursery Shanghai in the community
  • Display personal qualities that reflect favourably upon the nursery
  • Display pride in being a teacher and a member of the Hiba Nursery Shanghai team by displaying full participation in the nursery’s culture   
  • Attend all team meetings and committees as necessary
  • Identify and participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to a professional learning community dedicated to ensuring the highest quality learning experience
  • Be familiar with and support the management team in the effective implementation of the setting’s Health and Safety policy
  • Adhere to all procedures and policies as outlined in the Staff Handbook
  • Promote an understanding of the culture and heritage of China and display professional conduct in line with the culture and religious expectations of the country


Preferred Aptitudes

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and preferably proven ability to communicate effectively with different types of people and in a cross-culture environment
  • Strong grasp of international best practices in education
  • Strong passion for education and pleasure in working with young people
  • Proven ability to work with metrics, numbers and trends, and develop recommendations for action based on analysis of data
  • Personal integrity, accountability and authenticity
  • Strong mindset for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations
  • Commitment to quality and attention to detail
  • Demonstrate competence in areas such as IT, budgeting, personnel development and information systems
  • Experience of working in bilingual schools would also be an advantage

 

 

As an employer of choice, Wellington College Education (China) is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. WCEC fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the Group.