Application Pack for the post of Biology Teacher

120 rising to 600 students | Coeducational | 11 – 18 years
Appointment for August 2017

Dear Applicant

MALVERN COLLEGE CHENGDU

Thank you for your interest in the post of Biology Teacher at Malvern College Chengdu. The Board of Malvern College Chengdu, together with our partner Malvern College UK, are seeking to appoint an outstanding educationalist to this post for August 2017. With student numbers rising following our excellent iGCSE results we invite candidates to join our experienced academic team.

Malvern College Chengdu opened in September 2015 with the aim to be a leading centre for the education of the brightest young people of China and of the wider region, preparing them to move on to the foremost universities of the world. It occupies a very attractive green site in the North of Chengdu adjacent to the Botanical Garden.

To the right candidate, this post offers an extremely rewarding experience, an opportunity to make a real contribution to international education through helping a new school bring the best of British education to China in partnership with one of the UK’s leading independent schools. This role will be an ideal stepping stone for those with ambitions to play a leading role in international education, whilst at the same time furthering their own careers.

The ability to offer a second science subject would be a distinct advantage.

I hope you find the information provided helpful. If you would like to know more about this post, or to have an informal discussion about your application, please telephone me on +86 158 0286 1537.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Malcolm Phillips
Headmaster
Malvern College Chengdu

Malvern College Chengdu, seeks to appoint a Biology Teacher for Malvern College Chengdu, China, to join our experienced academic team

For 2017 there is a requirement to recruit further academic teachers to join MCC due to the rise in student applications to the school. We invite you to join us in this exciting journey, bringing top-class international education to China. Our staff are a team of highly motivated teaching professionals hired from all around the world, and MCC offers a truly dynamic and energetic working atmosphere and cultural experience.

Chengdu is located in Sichuan province and has a rich heritage and a moderate continental climate. It is a rapidly growing city with an affluent population and, as the business hub of Sichuan province, is home to many multinational companies and a large tourist industry. Chengdu is a lively city with a friendly and vibrant local and expat community. The city is a fantastic location for domestic and international travel, with many great destinations right here in Sichuan. There is a fast and clean metro train system running across the city. Sichuan is well known for its cuisine and Chengdu offers local and international restaurants, tea houses and the famous hotpot. Sichuan is home of the panda and the nearest visitors centre is only 10 minutes from the school campus.

On top of a highly competitive remuneration package, we offer professional development opportunities. Teachers arriving from overseas will be provided with furnished accommodation or accommodation allowance, an annual flight allowance, as well as a gratuity at the end of your two-year contract and each time you renew your contract. Medical insurance is also provided.

Core Purpose

The role is to provide high quality teaching and learning of Biology within the Science department; to assist the Head of Department with raising the profile of the subject throughout the school

Job Description

The successful candidate will be able:

• To teach Biology throughout Malvern College Chengdu (Years 7 – 13) IGCSE, AS and A level
• Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated Biology curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate
• To be involved with other aspects of school life associated with the subject, such as organising appropriate educational trips and visits
• To assist the HOD with developing Schemes of Work
• To assist the HOD with the department’s development plan and its implementation;
• To play a part in the broader life and running of this international boarding school
• To encourage and support the use of ICT in lessons
• To monitor your classes’ work and assessment grades and keep student achievement records
• To take intervention actions when assessment and report grades identify a cause of concern regarding a students’ progress your class
• To support and work collegiately with other members of the department
• To write reports and enter assessment grades when required
• To assist the HOD with preparation of up to date set lists when requested
• To take an interest in all pupils in your classes
• To support and work with the Departmental team (including administrative support staff where appropriate);