Wellington College China

JOB TITLE

Junior School Class Teacher

DEPARTMENT

Junior School Department

LOCATION

Tianjin

SUPERVISOR

Head of Junior School

OBJECTIVES

1. Cultivate Student-Centered Learning: Design engaging, concept-based inquiry lessons that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for lifelong learning.
2. Champion Inclusive Practices: Collaborate with Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and EAL specialists to ensure all learners thrive in a differentiated, supportive environment.
3. Strengthen Collaborative Planning: Work closely with grade-level teams to align interdisciplinary units with school-wide curricular goals and 21st-century competencies.
4. Promote Holistic Growth: Nurture students’ academic, social, and emotional development through reflective teaching and positive relationships.
5. Model High Expectations: Demonstrate and uphold the values, attributes, and behaviours expected of students while maintaining a commitment to helping each child achieve their full potential.
6. Uphold Professional Standards: Maintain awareness of teachers’ professional duties, statutory frameworks, and school policies, sharing collective responsibility for their implementation.
7. Foster Effective Communication: Build trusting partnerships with students, colleagues, parents, and carers to support development, wellbeing, and attainment.
8. Commit to Continuous Improvement: Engage in reflective practice, professional development, and collaborative innovation to adapt and enhance teaching strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver concept-based inquiry lessons connected to real-world contexts, encouraging exploration of big ideas through hands-on investigations.
• Integrate technology meaningfully to enhance collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Design differentiated learning experiences with LSAs and EAL specialists to support diverse needs, including language learners and students with individualized plans.
• Use formative and summative assessments to track progress, providing timely, constructive feedback to students and families.
• Plan well-structured lessons demonstrating secure subject knowledge, with clear objectives and opportunities to develop literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Assign purposeful homework to consolidate learning and sustain progress.

Collaborative Planning

• Participate actively in grade-level teams to design interdisciplinary units aligned with the school’s inquiry framework.
• Share resources, strategies, and student work samples to refine curriculum delivery and assessment practices.
• Co-plan with LSAs and EAL specialists to ensure seamless in-class support during lessons and small-group activities.

Classroom Community & Safeguarding

• Create a welcoming, respectful classroom culture where students feel safe to take risks and celebrate diverse perspectives.
• Collaborate with LSAs to implement inclusive practices (e.g., visual supports, multisensory tasks, adaptive technologies).
• Uphold safeguarding policies by proactively addressing wellbeing concerns and maintaining open communication with families.
• Establish clear behaviour management frameworks that promote self-discipline and independence.

Professional Growth

• Engage in peer observations, feedback cycles, and coaching/mentoring to refine teaching practices.
• Attend workshops on inquiry-based pedagogy, EAL strategies, and inclusive education to stay current with best practices.
• Participate in performance management and identified professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Supervise learners’ health and safety during school activities, both on and off campus.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Head of Junior School.
• All team members are required to lead one enriching After-School Activity (ASA) weekly, nurturing passions in Sports, The Arts, or Culture — fostering creativity, teamwork, and lifelong learning in our vibrant school community

 BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.

Qualification: Teaching certification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).

Language: Fluency in written and spoken English

Working experience: Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience in junior school settings.

EXPERTISE

• Inquiry-Based Teaching: Proven ability to design concept-driven, interdisciplinary units.
• Collaborative Differentiation: Experience co-planning with LSAs/EAL teachers to adapt lessons for diverse learners.
• EAL Strategies: Familiarity with scaffolding techniques for multilingual classrooms (e.g., visual aids, language frames).
• Classroom Management: Skilled in fostering independence while maintaining a structured, joyful learning environment.

PREFERRED APTITUDES

• Team Player: Energized by collaborative planning and valuing the expertise of LSAs, EAL colleagues, and specialists.
• Inclusive Mindset: Patience and creativity in meeting diverse learning needs through flexible grouping and multisensory approaches.
• Cultural Connector: Respect for global perspectives and ability to weave students’ backgrounds into lessons.
• Warm Communicator: Builds trust with students, families, and colleagues through empathy and clarity.

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