YB7 – Secondary Humanities Teacher

Duties:
A. Knowledge and understanding:
 Have a detailed knowledge of the subject of Humanities of the National Curriculum, IGCSE, IBDP.
 Have a secure knowledge and understanding of the subject of Humanities.
 Cope securely with subject-related questions that students raise and know about students’ common
misconceptions and mistakes in their specialist subject(s).
 All secondary school curriculum and assessment guidelines.
B. Planning and setting expectations:
 Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the students being taught.
 Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning and motivation. Set clear targets for students’ learning, building on prior attainment and experiences.
 Identify students who have special educational needs and are gifted and talented, and know where to get assistance in order to give positive and targeted support. Where applicable, implement and keep records on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
C. Teaching and managing student learning:
 Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met,
momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time.
 Use teaching methods that keep students engaged, including stimulating students’ intellectual curiosity,
effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good use of resources.
 Set high expectations for students’ behavior, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline
through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.
D. Assessment and evaluation:
 Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching.
 Mark and monitor students’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets for students’ progress.
 When applicable, understand the demands expected of students in relation to the National Curriculum, KS4 and KS5.
E. Relations with parents and wider community:
 Know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents.
 Recognize that learning takes place outside the school context and provide opportunities to develop
students’ understanding by relating their learning to real and work-related examples.
 Understand the need to cooperate with agencies outside school.
F. Managing own performance and development:
 Understand the need to take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date
with research and developments in pedagogy and in the subjects they teach.
 Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies, guidelines and practices.
 Set a good example to the students they teach in their presentation and their personal conduct.
 Evaluate their own teaching critically and use this to improve their effectiveness.
G. Managing and developing staff and other adults:
 Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues, such as, co-teachers, specialist
teachers and associate staff.
H. Managing resources:
 Select and make good use of books, equipment, ICT and other learning resources that enable teaching
objectives to be met

 Most staff are required to serve as Form Tutors during their time at YCIS.

Skills/qualifications:
 B.Ed., or bachelor’s degree in related subjects plus a teaching certificate (PGCE & QTS & Country or State teaching licensure etc.)
 Minimum 2 years of full-time teaching experience in a school setting
 Additional experience or training in related areas such as history, geography, business studies, economics and IB TOK is a plus
 Support Yew Chung’s values
 Have passion for teaching students
 Demonstrate rigorous approach in teaching different year levels
 Demonstrate commitment in teamwork

Starting Salary Range
Annual Income Package Before IIT: 360,000 – 620,000 RMB/year, including base salary and contract-end gratuity. The base salary is determined by the teacher’s work experience and qualifications.

Accommodation
Housing allowance or School apartment with furniture

Flights/Transport
Coming flight is reimbursed. Flight allowance provided during contract period.

Moving Allowance
Relocation allowance is provided to help ease your moving procedure.

Medical
Health insurance and Medical insurance are provided.

Dependent Opportunities
Children tuition, PD allowance to help you advance your career etc.