Secondary Learning Support - Shanghai, China - August 2016

This international school in Shanghai is looking for a Secondary Learning Support Teacher for its campus in Pudong to join them at the start of the 2016/17 academic year. Applicants should have a BA Degree in Education or PGCE (or equivalent) plus BA in the relevant subject they are applying to teach. They should also have at least 2 years of relevant post qualification experience. They are looking for passionate and committed teachers to join the school.

Job Description Duties: Review new student records for SEN concerns. Provide in-class and/or withdrawal support for referred SEN student(s). Provide in-class or curriculum development support for staff. Assist with modification of assessments where appropriate. Provide examination assistance for referred SEN students where needed. Develop whole staff SEN professional development programmes. Assist with the creation of IEPs. Administer informal assessments for identifying learning needs. Liaise with parents on behalf of teachers about academic progress. Provide learning strategies and available learning resources for students. Perform classroom observation when required to identify and observe SEN students.

Skills/qualifications: A fluent English speaker that has obtained a Bachelor Degree and teaching certificate or license, with recognized qualification in primary education, child development or other related fields. Have a minimum of 2 years full-time teaching experience in a school setting and has experience teaching English as a second language, working with individuals with special needs or behavioural challenges in a school setting.

An individual who is able to support and promote the school’s value, has passion for teaching students, demonstrates commitment in special educational needs and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook and commitment in teamwork.

Join Edvectus for the opportunity to interview with a representative from this highly sought after International school group with campuses throughout China.

On Saturday 9th January 2016, Edvectus will be running an information and interview day in London for this global network of international schools with campuses in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing and Qingdao in China for their August 2016 vacancies. Please complete the following sign-up sheet for the opportunity to interview in London on 9th January.

Shanghai is the largest city (by population) in China – and the world – with 24 million inhabitants. Located in the East of China at the mouth of the Yangtze River it is a major Economic and transport hub and a popular tourist destination. Shanghai is easily accessible by road, rail and air and the airport is one of the busiest in Asia offering local and international flights. With a lively expat community and bars, restaurants, nightlife, shopping and culture to rival any large cosmopolitan city, Shanghai also enjoys four distinct seasons with cold winters (down to about 1 degrees in January) and warm summers (enjoying an average high of about 31 degrees in July). Shanghai truly does offer something for everyone!