The King’s School Shenzhen International opened its new international campus this Autumn, educating students from Grade 1-12 (UK Years 2-13).
This is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built school based on its close relationship with The King’s School Canterbury, Europe’s oldest school and one of the most prestigious schools in England.
We adopt a genuine ‘whole-child’ philosophy throughout the school, focusing upon challenging young people through curriculum breadth and depth, with a high degree of active and creative learning, and a wide-ranging co-curricular programme, all supported by the highest quality of pastoral care.
All teachers are expected to contribute to all aspects of a student’s development.
Most pupils come to KSS from a background in the Chinese mathematics curriculum. Grade 8 (UK Year 9) is very much a transition between the Chinese curriculum and the requirements of IGCSE. Thereafter, the focus is upon preparation for IGCSE (Mathematics and Additional Mathematics) and, from 2023, International A Levels (Mathematics - 9709 and Mathematics - Further - 9231).
At King’s, our teaching is active and interactive. We expect our pupils to ask questions, perform practical tasks and show initiative to take some control of their own learning.
The postholder reports to the Head of Senior Mathematics.
School Life and Routines
All teachers have shared responsibility for smooth daily running of the School as an entity - and for maintaining the general ethos, routine and pedagogy in line with the King’s School’s Aims and Ethos – as directed within reason by the Leadership team and the Executive Principal.
In so doing, they should: - ensure that the School’s rules and policies are maintained - attend School meetings and public events - support co-curricular events and activities - be prepared where necessary and within reason to cover for absent teachers
Safeguarding, Student Welfare and Pastoral Care
All teachers: - must ensure that they are fully aware of policies and practices with regard to safeguarding and student welfare - must ensure that they adhere to the published systems - must be role models to all students at all times - must be prepared to do pastoral, tutorial work as designated by school leadership
The Role
? To teach the mathematics curriculum as directed by the Principal and the Head of Mathematics - teaching IGCSE mathematics - teaching A Level mathematics - (potentially) teaching in the Upper Prep School - helping to prepare mathematicians for university entry - monitoring behaviour and ensuring an atmosphere of mutual respect in the class - monitoring pupil progress and assessing work - writing reports and meeting parents as required - ensuring that the class attendance register is accurately and efficiently kept - supervising play and lunch sessions as directed
? To ensure that the pupils’ welfare is prioritised at all time: - being a member of one of the School’s Houses and supporting that House in arranged activities - ensuring that the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures are met - communicating with the SLT and parents as required - to carry out evening boarding supervision duties responsibly and fully in line with the School’s expectations and policy (usually once every two or three weeks)
? To contribute to the School’s co-curricular provision in the form of activities, clubs, etc., such as: - sport - arts - academic enrichment - outdoor pursuits
? To do other appropriate duties as directed by the School’s Leadership Team, such as: - co-operating with marketing and admissions - attending staff meetings, in-service training, etc. - attending whole school events such as Foundation Day - serving on school committees
