Teacher of Science(Physics)

Basic Information

Job Title

Teacher of Physics

Department

Senior School

line Manager

Director of Studies

Start Time:

August 2025

OBJECTIVES:

We are looking for a highly qualified, dedicated, creative, adaptable and enthusiastic teacher of Physics for senior school to start from August 2025.  The successful candidate will be someone who has the ability to lead and inspire children, as well as the willingness to support the ambition and values of the school. 

For an appropriately experienced candidate there may be the opportunity to take on responsibility as Head of Department or a pastoral leadership role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safeguarding

1. Teach Physics

2. Teach Science at KS3, Physics at IGCSE and Physics at A level

3. Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Science team and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development

4. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children

5. Support the school’s aims and objectives for teaching and learning

6. Plan and prepare courses and lessons

7. Collaborate with colleagues at SPGS London to bring the best of their methods and expertise to SPGS International School Chengdu

8. Teach, according to their educational need, the students assigned to you

9. Set and mark work (including internal examinations) to be carried out by the students in school or elsewhere

10. Monitor and record student progress and achievement as per school policy

11. Set appropriately challenging targets for students

12. Ensure students requiring learning support are supported in following their Individual Education Plan and that their needs are being met

13. Organise assessments and examinations as required

14. Write reports as required

15. Strive to foster amongst students, a love of learning and an ongoing thirst for knowledge

16. Collaborate with other teachers to plan lessons together, share ideas, approaches and professional knowledge

17. Keep-up-to-date with Department for Education and subject specific developments and contribute curriculum knowledge to the department

18. Keep up-to-date with wider educational research internationally

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

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

QUALIFICATIONS

· Essential: Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in a relevant subject area

· Desirable: PGCE / QTS or equivalent

languages

· Fluent in English.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

· Minimum two years’ teaching experience at a UK or international school 

Competencies

· A wide interest in their subject area and be able to evidence their commitment to it beyond the classroom environment 

· Good communication skills  

· Good teamwork and collaborative skills  

· Resilience and a good sense of humour  

· Fairness, kindness and warmth 

· Interest in wider issues relating to student wellbeing 

Aptitudes

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

· Flexibility to learn and adapt to new cultures and situations 

· A willingness to explore innovative approaches from across the educational field

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

SPGS International School Chengdu is committed to ensuring and promoting the health and safety of children. Successful applicants will:

1. Participated in the school's regular training on child protection, and sign the code of conduct

2. Immediately report to the designated or acting safeguarding lead for any potential risks for the children

3. Strictly abide by the school's policies on information confidentiality and protection

4. Play the role of safeguarding members to promote and ensure the health and safety development of all students in the school

5. Report any students concerns to the designated or acting safeguarding lead

6. Report any unsafe behavior on campus to the designated or acting safety lead in accordance with the school's

"whistle blowing" policy

7. Maintain a professional relationship with students and respect and maintain personal boundaries

SPGS International School Chengdu is committed to safe recruitment and child protection, relevant qualifications and police clearance of applicants will be verified

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities for the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified, especially in the context of a school which requires flexibility in all of its employees.

This job description is current at the date shown but, in consultation with the post holder, may be changed by the principal to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.