Primary Science Teacher

SPGS International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding children is taken very seriously and all staff will be subject to rigorous checks and an interview process that will include a safeguarding panel. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks, including an exploration of any gaps in employment. Two satisfactory professional references, which will be verified as part of the pre-employment process, will also be required.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a highly qualified, dedicated, creative, adaptable, and energetic Primary Science Teacher for an August 2025 start. We are looking for a candidate who has the ability to inspire children, and the willingness to support the ambition, values and breadth of the school life.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Head of Primary Academics

LINE MANAGER:

Head of Primary Academics

CONTRACT TYPE:

Full time, two years, with the possibility of extension subject to performance

START DATE:

August 2025

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

I.   QUALIFICATION

Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (UK), PGCE, or Degree in Primary Education.

NQT: We may consider an outstanding NQT to join our teaching team

II.   EXPERIENCE

The candidate should have:

• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in KS I and II education in the UK 

• Experience and confidence to teach science subjects to the Year 1 to Year 6 age range  

III.   KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential: The successful candidate should have:

• Strong knowledge and experience in the KS II curriculum framework.

• A good understanding of how children’s learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and to understand the stages of child development.

IV.   PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT

 The successful candidate should have:

• Ability to understand, empathize with and enjoy the culture, ethos and values of SPGS International School Chengdu 

• Flexibility to learn and adapt to new cultures and situations  

• Open to exploring innovative approaches from across the educational field 

• The ability to uphold the Code of Conduct of SPGS International Schools 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Summary

• Carry out the teaching and professional duties of a class teacher in KS II and continue to meet the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status and in accordance with the School policies and guidelines.

• Establish a culture and love of learning and life amongst children.

• Communicate with parents in a professional manner.

• Contribute to the creation and development of school curriculum of SPGS International.

• Collaborate with other teachers, especially the Chinese Co-teacher of the classroom, to plan lessons together, share ideas, approaches and professional knowledge.

• Keep up to date with Department for Education and subject specific developments and lead the department in curriculum knowledge.

• Comply with the requirements of both of the laws and education policies of the UK and the People’s Republic of China.

General

• Adhere to school policies and procedures of SPGS International.

• Uphold the School’s value and ethos.

• To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress behavior and care of equipment in line with the requirements laid out in our Staff Code of Conduct.

• Meet deadlines.

Safeguarding

• Respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and by example, provide mutual respect and tolerance.

• Follow SPGS International’s safeguarding policy with regard to the health and safety of children both on and off the School premises when students are under the School’s jurisdiction.

• Recognise that health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others, and to comply with the school’s wellbeing and safeguarding policies and procedures, and the laws of The People’s Republic of China, and any school-specific procedures/rules that apply to this role.

• Attending assemblies, registering the attendance of pupils and supervising children.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTPLANNING & TEACHING

• Produce syllabuses, schemes of work, and assessment criteria/plan/materials for KS II in relation to the UK National Curriculum, the curriculum required by the Chinese education authority, and SPGS International’s enrichment and localised curriculum.

• Contribute to the design of an innovative and localized SPGS International curriculum for KS II pupils to enable them to flourish and achieve their potential in both academics and life.

• Ensure that school values and personal goals are reflected in daily practice and teaching content.

• Contribute to the planning of school events (including school enrichment activities) and the long-term curriculum map.

Pastoral care 

• Use daily class morning registration time to conduct part of pastoral role.

• Follow the Pastoral Role guidance in the teachers’ handbook of SPGS International.

• Take a pastoral interest in students in both the curriculum and extra-curricular activities so that they feel noticed, valued and cared for.

• Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behavior of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated class group.

• Lead Personal Development programmes with the form group.

• Monitor the work of class/form pupils, providing guidance and advice when needed.

• Write and maintain relevant records for individual student files and write reports.

• Coordinating the buddy programme which sees regular student meetings across year groups 

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

• Participate in the school Professional Performance Review and teaching professional development programmes.

ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING

Staff Wellbeing 

• Maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children's progress as required.

BEHABVIOUR MANAGEMENT

• Uphold the expectations made by SPGS International School with regards to school behavior for example: ensuring that all children observe matters such as dress, punctuality and school rules in all school locations and activities (including external activities outside of the school premises).

CLASSROOM, SCHOOL RESOURCES MANGEMENTAND DISPLAY

• Ensure the classroom and school environment is well managed, inviting, organised and neatly presented.

• Be responsible for the organisation of all classroom resources, ensuring they are accessible to pupils as appropriate.

• Ensure that the classroom provides a stimulating, interesting, and appropriate learning environment; displays should be changed regularly and be relevant to or the result of normal classroom work.

HOMEWORK

• Set appropriate and challenging work for children.

• Collaborate with colleagues to design, share and monitor homework.

ICT/AI AND GDPR

• Follow the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)and the data protection policy of SPGS International.

• Understand and develop ICT skills/attributes to make full use of the technology available to pupils whilst ensuring they maintain their own skills base.

SCHOOL MEETINGS

• Attend and participate in staff meetings as required, including department meetings, year group meetings, teaching and learning development meetings, staff/curriculum meetings, etc.

• Take part in parents’ evenings, open events/evenings, which may take place in the evening or at weekends (within reasonable request of the Headteacher).

SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES

• Deliver minimum of three school assemblies during the academic year, involving whole class presentation.

SCHOOL ENRICHMENT EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

• Assist planning, organising or delivering school enrichment day events and activities (including residential activities) where relevant.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR DUTIES

• Lead or supervise at least one extra-curricular activity per week as part of the school’s extra-curricular programme (as included in school contract).

• Assist and organise sporting activities, school concerts and excursions where relevant.

DUTY AND COVER

• Supervise pupils during non-period time as determined by the duty rota.

• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly (this might include covering staff sickness).

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Follow school risk management policy and ensure all events/activities (including out-of-school trips) are safe, educational and fun, liaising with the Head of Primary School as appropriate.

• Help ensure all children and staff are safe and secure, informing the Head of Primary School or designated staff of any issues.

COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS

• Follow SPGS International school policies regarding communication with parents; actively establish good relations and open communication with parents of children in your care.

• Ensure that parents and children are well-informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress and about the contribution that they can make to achieving the subjects for improvement.

• Attend parents’ evenings as required.

• Contribute to the parent’s education seminars or other parents’ events as required by the school.

AMBASSADOR FOR THE SCHOOL

• Promote high quality relationships with all stakeholders.

• Stimulate, foster, and enhance a sense of community amongst staff, parents, and children that encourages them to support the vision and mission of the school.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A formal contract detailing terms and conditions will be drawn up on appointment. The following notes provide guidance, without prejudice, on the likely main provisions