The King’s School Shenzhen International opened its new international campus in Autumn 2022, 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.
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. In the Upper Prep School, we teach an integrated science course covering all three major sciences. Thereafter, in the Senior School (Grades 8-12 / UK Years 1-13) we begin to focus on International GCSEs and International A Levels.
Teachers are supported by lab technicians, excellent state-of-the-art facilities and good resources. The ability to teach another subject such as Design & Technology, Mathematics or Computing could be an advantage. All teachers are fully involved in the pastoral life of the school and contribute to the co- curricular programme of supporting activities.
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.
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 physics curriculum as directed by the Lead Teacher of Physics and the Head of Science - teaching IGCSE science, mainly physics - teaching AS Level physics (from 2024) - helping to prepare scientists 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 be a tutor to a number of senior school pupils, thereby ensuring that pupil welfare is prioritised at all times alongside monitoring their academic progress: - meeting the tutor group every morning at registration and twice a week for longer tutor periods - being the first point of contact with parents - monitoring tutees’ work and welfare at school - being a member of one of the School’s Houses and supporting that House in arranged activities - to carry out evening boarding supervision duties responsibly and fully in line with the School’s expectations and policy (usually once every 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 perform 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
