The  British  School  of  Guangzhou  

Nord Anglia Education - Early Years Teacher With over 20 years’ experience operating international schools, Nord Anglia Education is proud to be the world’s leading premium schools organisation. We are a fast-growing network of 42 schools across China, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and North America. The British School of Guangzhou The British School of Guangzhou is at the forefront of international education in China. Established in 2005 for students aged 2-18, our school is recognised for academic excellence leading to strong A-Level results and entry to top universities worldwide. Our facilities are designed to nurture talent, and include a wide range of performing arts and sports amenities to develop the whole child and foster a love of learning amongst our students. To learn more about our school, please visit www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/guangzhou The Role - Early Years Teacher As a qualified teacher you will be familiar with the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework and confident teaching EYFS students. You will be an excellent communicator who gets on well with colleagues, students, parents, technology and change. To deliver our high standard of educational excellence, we are looking for teachers who are experienced, confident, well organised, have a good sense of humour and a willingness to participate fully in all aspects of school life within and beyond the classroom. We are specifically looking for someone who will:

§ Use teaching methods which will engage students through careful planning, effective questioning, good use of resources and a style of delivery that promotes a love of learning

§ Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a positive approach to behaviour management through well focused teaching and productive relationships in accordance with the behaviour policy of the school

§ Identify clear teaching objectives, content, structures and sequences of lessons appropriate to the educational needs of the pupils in his/her class

§ Set appropriate, realistic yet challenging expectations for pupils’ learning, building on prior attainment/knowledge

§ Know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents in a professional manner in line with the school’s agreed assessment and monitoring procedures

§ Take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy as relevant to their own department and mainstream departments

§ Interact on a professional level with colleagues and seek to establish and maintain productive relationships in order to promote mutual understanding of the school curriculum with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and learning in the school

§ Support an area of curriculum development and contribute to continuous school improvement planning

§ Understand the importance of being a role model for learning within the school and throughout the wider community

 The  British  School  of  Guangzhou  

Benefits - Early Years Teacher The successful candidate will benefit from the career and development opportunities that come with being part of the world’s leading premium schools organisation. Nord Anglia University unites our team through a vibrant online forum which harnesses the collective expertise of their peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practice. We also provide extensive online and face-to-face professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that all teachers can maintain their skills and expertise and develop their educational thinking. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive package in line with colleagues in Shanghai and Beijing. You will have the opportunity to live in and work in one of the worlds' most vibrant cities. Guangzhou is only 2 hours from the international hub of Hong Kong, which provides our teachers with opportunities for a weekend of shopping, hiking, socialising or relaxing. Due to the comparatively low cost of living in Guangzhou the majority of our staff are able to travel widely across Asia and, are still able to, save over 50% of their salary. Selection Process The closing date for application is 27th November, 2015. First stage interviews will be conducted by Skype or telephone and final interviews will take place at the Nord Anglia Education Recruitment Event in central London in the week commencing 18th January 2016 (alternative arrangements will be made for candidates who cannot attend in person). Start date: August 2016

LOCATION The British School of Guangzhou JOB TITLE Early Years Teacher JOB PURPOSE To teach pupils who are assigned to a class within the school and to carry

out such associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Head of Early Years To promote the Mission and Core Values of the British School of Guangzhou Ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reports meet the expectations of the school To actively contribute to wider school development and growth Demonstrate thorough curriculum knowledge Demonstrate a proactive approach towards professional development

REPORTING TO Head of Early Years DIRECT REPORTS Deputy Head of Early Years and Year Leader OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Teaching Assistants, Administration Staff, Curriculum Coordinators and Principal

PACKAGE Highly competitive salary (main pay scale, dependant on years of teaching experience) annual flight allowance, accommodation, health insurance and schooling for up to two dependants

KEY RESULT AREA MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE Teaching and Learning § Ensure the effective teaching and management of an

EYFS class, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained and the best use is made of teaching time

§ Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of what constitutes quality EYFS provision and strategies for raising young pupil’s achievement

§ Use teaching methods which will engage students and stimulate pupils’ intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning, clear presentation and good use of resources

§ Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of behaviour management through focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships in accordance with the rules and behaviour policy of the school

§ Improved student performance § Performance appraisal § Well managed classroom

environment § Effective use of EYFS assessment

methods and tracking § Engaged, stimulated and challenged

students

Planning Expectations § Identify clear teaching objectives, content, structures

and sequences of lessons appropriate to the educational needs of the pupils

§ Set appropriate, realistic yet challenging expectations for pupils’ learning, building on prior attainment

§ Identify students who may require additional support and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support

§ Planning should show clear understanding of the EYFS goals and expectations and leads to progression within the structure of the day and over sequences of lessons

§ Improved student performance § Planning reflects a high level of EYFS

goals § Effective use of EYFS assessment

methods and tracking § Individualised teaching and good

use of support strategies § Performance appraisal

Assessment and Evaluation § To assess and track pupil’s achievements and progress

in accordance with the school’s agreed EYFS monitoring systems

§ Implement AfL to evaluate how well learning objectives

§ Improved student performance § Effective use of EYFS assessment

methods and tracking § Effective use of AFL strategies

are being/have been achieved and use assessment for future teaching and learning

§ Make effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan challenging and stimulating learning opportunities for all students

§ Performance appraisal

Relations with Parents and the wider community § Prepare and present informative reports to parents in a

professional manner § Facilitate parental engagement by ensuring children’s

learning and next steps are shared coherently with parents

§ To support the life of the school beyond the classroom including after school activities, school trips, events and to contribute to whole school learning initiatives during term time

§ Prepare presentations for parental groups as required by the Head of Phase

§ To act as a role model with regards personal appearance and conduct

§ Quality and professional reports § Relationship with parents § Contribution to wider community § Professional standards

Managing and Developing Teaching and Administrative Staff within the School § Interact on a professional level with academic and

administrative colleagues to establish productive working relationships.

§ To contribute to meetings, discussions and systems to facilitate the smooth running of the school.

§ Supervise the work of teaching assistants and participate in their professional development.

§ Professional standards § Communication skills

Personal Development § Continual development through the identification and

implementation of your own Personal Development Plan

§ Improved performance § Performance appraisal § Personal Development Plan

OTHER § Our mission is to create a l i fe long love am ongst

our students – For us, this is both our mission and an integral part of our core values.

§ Integrity - We see integrity as being honest, open and truthful in our dealings with students parents and colleagues.

§ Responsibi l i ty - We aim to make our students confident, independent learners who take responsibility for their learning and their behaviour.

§ Respect – This is evident in our interactions with students, parents, colleagues and in the way we interact with our environment.

§ All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of the Company’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource in the organisation

§ Each individual must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities and Company policies with regard to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and

§ Valued member of the team and

organisation

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Training § Detailed knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the UK EYFS Essential § Evidence of active participation in CPD Essential § Teaching degree or qualification with QTS Essential

Experience / Knowledge § Minimum of two years teaching experience Essential § Detailed understanding of AfL strategies and how to use assessment to

inform planning for outstanding teaching and learning Essential

§ Adapts teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils Essential § Has high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils Essential § Proven track record of ensuring good progress and outcomes for pupils Essential § Creativity in teaching a topic/play-based curriculum in an international

setting Essential

Skills § Ability to use Mac, IWB, Ipad and other IT to effectively engage pupils Essential § Evidence of good, or outstanding teaching Essential § Ability to create a positive, challenging learning environment Essential § Evidence of good classroom management skills Essential § Involvement and commitment to all aspects of school life Essential

Personal Attributes § High levels of personal integrity Essential § Excellent organisational and time-management skills Essential § Attention to detail Essential § Ability to work under pressure and remain calm Essential § Willingness to take on multiple tasks Essential § Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved Essential § Self-motivated and enthusiastic Essential § Ability to work independently Essential § Continually strive for improvement Essential § Adaptability Essential

OTHER CONDITIONS Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK. Compliance with visa requirements for working in China Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in working at a Nord Anglia Education school.

other relevant legislation § Any other appropriate duties as allocated by the Chief

Executive Officer

By joining one of our schools, you will be welcomed into a global community of over 7500 teachers and school support staff, working in 42 schools located in 15 countries around the world. Together, we currently educate over 32,000 students globally from early years through to 18 years old.

Each of our schools has a unique character and an educational offer tailored to meet the needs of its community. However, we are united by our ‘Be Ambitious’ philosophy – we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. This means that we want every student to achieve more than may have ever thought possible which we ensure through personalised learning enhanced with unique global opportunities.

As a fast-growing family of schools, we also offer unique opportunities for you to grow professionally and develop your career. In addition to gaining exceptional experience in our schools, our teachers have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance your success. We offer every teacher extensive training and development opportunities though Nord Anglia University, our vibrant professional development community. Nord Anglia University connects you to colleagues around the world in our online international staffroom and also provides access to courses, seminars and the support of educational experts.

You can find out more information about what makes our schools a great place to teach at www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers.

Good luck with your application.