Teaching Opportunities
with Wellington College in China
Wellington College International Shanghai opened in August 2014 as Wellington’s second partnership school in China and has rapidly developed a reputation as the premier international school in the city. It currently has 1,418 pupils from over 40 countries and contiues to grow.
The College is divided into three schools, with a Senior School (years 9 to 13) and Prep School (years 1 to 8) on the main campus and our nearby Early Years Centre (Nursery and Reception). The College curriculum combines our focus on the Wellington values with the best of English and international curriculums. The youngest children in Nursery and Reception classes follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. From year 1, the English National Curriculum informs teaching in maths and literacy, with other lessons following the International Primary Curriculum. From year 6 up, all children follow a school-devised curriculum, based on the English National Curriculum and taught by subject specialists to prepare for the study of IGCSE subjects in years 10 and 11. Pupils in years 12 and 13 follow the prestigious IB Diploma Programme.
Wellington College International Shanghai aims to be the best international school in China and a great place for talented professionals to develop their careers. To date, our academic results have been outstanding, our IB students averaged above 39 points in 2022, placing Wellington comfortably alongside the best international IB schools. Most of our IGCSE pupils gain eight or more A*-A grades, with A* being by far the most common grade.
Success in public examinations is important and we celebrate it. However, at Wellington College, excellent exam results and great university destinations are only part of the picture. We want our pupils to be the very best people that they can be: to be Kind, to have Integrity in their actions, to take Responsibility when necessary, to have Respect for their environment, for others and themselves, and finally to show Courage when needed. The Wellington values frame the way we think about what it is be a Wellingtonian, including the ways we work and what we hope to become.
Wellington College International Shanghai is looking for an inspirational teacher of Prep Physical Education & Sport. In addition to high-quality teaching across the three schools, the ideal candidate will be suitably qualified and experienced to coach a lead a variety of sports within the extra-curricular sport program across each area of the college. Expertise in coaching one or more of the sports Rugby, Netball or Tennis are preferred. The Teacher of Prep PE will need to be an infectiously enthusiastic individual, flexible in their delivery and able to manage change at short notice. They will be able to adapt their approach to the needs of the group. Above all else, they will ensure that in all aspects of their work, the needs of the children are the main consideration.
The Teacher of Prep PE will need to be an infectiously enthusiastic individual, flexible in their delivery and able to manage change at short notice. They will be able to adapt their approach to the needs of the group. Above all else, they will ensure that in all aspects of their work, the needs of the children are the main consideration.
For further information about Wellington College in Shanghai and its employment opportunities, please go to
https://www.wellingtoncollege.cn/shanghai/careers/vacancies/
An application form and further details of the above position are available on the website. The completed application form, together with a letter of introduction and an up-to-date CV, including the names and contact details of three referees, should be sent to Jobs.shanghai@wellingtoncollege.cn
Wellington College Shanghai is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service, or local national equivalent.
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