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The Opportunity
Hurtwood House Qingdao is seek...English Teacher (Middle School)
The Opportunity
Hurtwood House Qingdao is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and passionate International English Teacher for their Middle School. The successful candidates will be joining one of the most exciting educational projects of our time – namely the education of Chinese nationals in a bilingual context. As it will continue to grow in 2021 – 2022, Hurtwood House Qingdao offers tremendous professional opportunities for teachers wishing to bring their cutting-edge practices to the most rapidly developing country in the world.
The School
Known locally as Qingdao HD Bilingual School, Hurtwood House Qingdao is affiliated with Hurtwood House UK, in Surrey. The School's mission is to nurture global Chinese citizens, who develop an appreciation for the international context, whilst ensuring they hold onto their cultural heritage. Hurtwood House Qingdao believes that education creates character and focus on personal development and progress in equal measure to academics. The School benefits from exceptional facilities on our campus including:
A bilingual library
Specialist teaching classrooms such as art studios and science laboratories
A multi-functional theatre
Excellent indoor sports areas for tennis, football and basketball
The Person
The successful candidate will have:
A subject relevant degree from an established university (required)
PGCE/QTS or equivalent (required)
Hold a passport from an English-speaking country (required due to visa restrictions)
2 or more years of full time, school based, teaching experience (required)
Excellent working knowledge of middle/secondary curricula for English (required) – English National Curriculum preferred
High levels of subject knowledge in English (required)
Experience of working with children who have English as an additional language (desirable)
Experience of working in the independent sector (desirable)
Package Details
A competitive salary scale based on experience and qualifications
Comprehensive medical cover for teacher, spouse and dependents
Annual flights for teacher, spouse and dependents
Housing allowance
Relocation allowance
Full remission for tuition fees of staff children in accordance with HD schools' policies
How to Apply
For further information about HD Qingdao and this role, please download the candidate information pack and accompanying job specification. You can view our introductory video by copying the link below to your browser:
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter to Monika Fryzicka, our international recruitment coordinator on email or via the TES portal. Covering letters must be no longer than one side of A4 and should set out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements and your ambitions for the school.
Preliminary discussions and interviews with candidates are ongoing. First round interviews will take place on a rolling basis and early application is therefore advised. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and interviews arranged accordingly.
Hurtwood House China reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
