Essential Responsibilities Teaching and Learning 1.to plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences for all pupils 2.to prepare the teaching environment, whether inside or outside a classroom, for meaningful class activities 3.to provide a variety of learning materials and resources 4.to ensure that the teaching equipment and resources are well managed 5.to have a thorough understanding of the purpose and aims of the HD Shanghai School’s educational ethos 6.to establish and communicate clearly the learning intentions for all activities 7.to use all relevant technology to support understanding and development 8.to identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet the pupils’ varying needs 9.to evaluate learning experiences and outcomes for children’s continual improvement 10.to assign and grade any class work, homework, tests and assessments in line with HD Shanghai School’s policies 11.to develop the best combination of British and Chinese approaches to deliver a personalised bi-lingual curriculum 12.to ensure that an acceptable standard of pupils’ behaviour is clearly stated and consistently maintained 13.to ensure that all pupils are treated with respect – fairly and equally Communication and Co-operation 1.to work co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff 2.to share information, ideas and resources with colleagues 3.to develop supportive and productive relationships with parents 4.to maintain accurate and complete records of children’s development 5.to participate in departmental, school-based and parental meetings 6.to share assessment data and ensure that it is appropriately archived 7.to participate in the supervisory duties shared by all members of staff 8.to participate in the co-curricular life of the School 9.to play a full part in the corporate life of the School 10.to support the School’s image and profile in the community

Qualifications 1.A good degree from an established university 2.PGCE or QTS Personal Qualities 1.Ability to inspire pupils with a love of learning 2.Ability to stretch and develop the most able pupils, whilst also ensuring that the IT curriculum remains accessible to all 3.Willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life 4.Strong personal-relations and team-working skills 5.Ability to use ICT to enhance learning 6.Good administrative and organisational abilities 7.Good communication skills 8.Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community 9.Rigorous can-do attitude 10.A positive team player with a sense of humour