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Early Years (kindergarten) Class Teacher

Fettes College Guangzhou

China

Job Details

Role Start Date

1 August 2026

Applications Close

30 April 2026

Min. Qualification

Bachelor Degree

Min. Experience

2 Years

Cover Letter

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Job Description,

  • To teach students who are assigned to a class within the school and to carry out such associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Head of Early Years
  • Promote and adhere to Fettes Vision and Values:
  • Ensure the effective teaching and management of the class.
  • Provide a secure and engaging learning environment.
  • Ensure Health and Safety of the students.
  • Establish effective methods of assessment of students’ work and using them to enhance learning.
  • Identify clear teaching objectives and goals of lessons appropriate to the needs of the students.
  • Ensure that agreed school policies are followed and understood.
  • Maintain good and professional relations with Parents and the wider community.
  • To support the after-school activities, school trips, events and to contribute to whole school learning.
  • Continual development on your own Personal Development.
  • Implementing Safeguarding procedures at the School
  • Any other reasonable duties as allocated by the line manager.
  • Ensure the effective teaching and management of an EYFS/IB class, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained and the best use is made of teaching time
  • Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of what constitutes quality EYFS & IB provision and strategies for raising young pupil’s achievement and learning interest.
  • Use teaching methods which will engage students and stimulate pupils’ intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning and good use of high quality resources.
  • Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of behaviour management through focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships in accordance with the school expectations, values and policies.
  • Identify and create clear teaching objectives, content, structures and sequences of lessons appropriate to the educational needs of the students.
  • Set appropriate, realistic yet challenging expectations for pupils’ learning, building on prior attainment.
  • Identify students who may require additional support and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support.
  • Planning should show clear understanding of the EYFS/IB goals and expectations and leads to progression within the structure of the day and over sequences of lessons.
Skills/qualifications,

  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the UK EYFS/ IB PYP
  • Minimum of two years teaching experience
  • Detailed understanding of AL strategies and how to use assessment to inform planning for outstanding teaching and learning.
  • Has high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
  • Proven track record of ensuring good progress and outcomes for students.
  • Creativity in teaching a topic/play-based curriculum in an international setting.
  • A degree and recognised teaching qualification, postgraduate Diploma/Higher degree in education is preferred.
  • Teaching degree or qualification with QTS
  • Evidence of relevant continual professional development
  • Ability to create a positive, challenging learning environment.
  • Evidence of good classroom management skills
Application Process

All applications must consist of the following completed documents:
• Completed teacher application form (available on TES Online).
• Letter of application (maximum one and a half sides, Garamond 12) addressed to [email protected] . Please state clearly in your letter your teaching experience, together with details of your co-curricular strengths and contributions. This should be attached to your electronic application.
• CV (maximum four sides) naming two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. This should be attached to your electronic application.
Please note
Incomplete applications will not be considered and Fettes College Guangzhou reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the process: [email protected]
Applications will be considered upon receipt and selected candidates will be invited to interview in the coming weeks.
Interviews
Candidates selected for interview will be invited to interview with the Head of College or other senior leaders to discuss their experience and interest in the role. Depending on your location, interviews will be conducted in the following city:
• Guangzhou, China
Safeguarding
Fettes College Guangzhou is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practice, and all appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory references as well as identity and criminal record checks.
We look forward to receiving your application.

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