Position: Teacher of Music and Drama

How to apply：recruitment@merchiston.cn

Line Manager: Head of Performing Arts

Purpose of the job: To carry out the professional duties of a Music and Drama teacher, plus any other duties as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Deputy Head of Seniors (Academic); Executive Head of School.

To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach, and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development, and has students who achieve well.

Particular Responsibilities:

Planning, Teaching and Class Management

• Teach allocated students by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:
• Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed.
• Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest.
• Setting appropriate and demanding expectations.
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment.
• Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge.
• Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study.
• Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time.
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and encouraging good practice regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.
• Using a variety of teaching methods to:
• Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
• Use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions
• Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT and other sources;
• Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught.
• Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.
• Ensure the implementation of department policy and best practice.
  

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching.
• Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress.
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achieving.
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
• Undertake assessment of students and participate in the school’s system reporting to parents.
  

Curriculum Development

• Have responsibility for the academic curriculum and wider school contributions to development plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance.
  

Pastoral Duties

• Be a Form Tutor to an assigned group of students, (some of the following apply if called upon as tutor).
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the Form Tutor Group as a whole.
• Liaise with the Pastoral Leader to ensure the implementation of the school's pastoral system.
• Register students, accompany them to assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life.
• Contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and progress files and other reports.
• Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved.
• Communicate, as appropriate, with parents of students and persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with appropriate staff.
• Contribute to Wellbeing and citizenship and enterprise according to school policy.
  

Other Professional Requirements

• Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities.
• Always operate within the stated policies and practices of the school.
• Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching.
• Take account of wider curriculum developments.
• Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct.
• Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.
• Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school, department, and students.
• Contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school.
• Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, Review days, etc.
• Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices.
• Prepare Termly Personal Teaching and Work Report as requested.
• Liaise effectively with parents and governors.
  

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

It is understood that areas of responsibility are from time to time subject to review and are negotiable in the light of the needs of the school and the professional development of the staff.

This job description may be reviewed at the end of the academic year or earlier if necessary.  In addition, it may be amended at any time after consultation with you.

Position: Teacher of Physics

How to apply：recruitment@merchiston.cn

Line Manager: Head of Science

Purpose of the job: To carry out the professional duties of a Physics teacher, plus any other duties as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Head of Science, Deputy Head of Seniors (Academic) and Executive Head of School.
To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach, and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development, and has students who achieve well. 

Particular Responsibilities:

Planning, Teaching and Class Management

• Teach allocated students by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:
• Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed.
• Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest.
• Setting appropriate and demanding expectations.
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment.
• Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge.
• Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study.
• Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time.
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and encouraging good practice regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.
• Using a variety of teaching methods to:
• Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
• Use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions
• Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT and other sources;
• Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught.
• Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.
• Ensure the implementation of department policy and best practice.
  

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching.
• Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress.
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achieving.
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
• Undertake assessment of students and participate in the school’s system reporting to parents.
  

Curriculum Development

• Have responsibility for the academic curriculum and wider school contributions to development plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance.
  

Pastoral Duties

• Be a Form Tutor to an assigned group of students, (some of the following apply if called upon as tutor).
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the Form Tutor Group as a whole.
• Liaise with the Pastoral Leader to ensure the implementation of the school's pastoral system.
• Register students, accompany them to assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life.
• Contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and progress files and other reports.
• Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved.
• Communicate, as appropriate, with parents of students and persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with appropriate staff.
• Contribute to Wellbeing and citizenship and enterprise according to school policy.
  

Other Professional Requirements

• Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities.
• Always operate within the stated policies and practices of the school.
• Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching.
• Take account of wider curriculum developments.
• Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct.
• Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.
• Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school, department, and students.
• Contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school.
• Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, Review days, etc.
• Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices.
• Prepare Termly Personal Teaching and Work Report as requested.
• Liaise effectively with parents and governors.
  

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

It is understood that areas of responsibility are from time to time subject to review and are negotiable in the light of the needs of the school and the professional development of the staff.

This job description may be reviewed at the end of the academic year or earlier if necessary.  In addition, it may be amended at any time after consultation with you.

Position: Teacher of Biology

How to apply：recruitment@merchiston.cn

Line Manager: Head of Science

Purpose of the job: To carry out the professional duties of a Biology teacher, plus any other duties as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Head of Science, Deputy Head of Seniors (Academic) and Executive Head of School.
To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach, and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development, and has students who achieve well. 

Particular Responsibilities:

Planning, Teaching and Class Management

• Teach allocated students by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:
• Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed.
• Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest.
• Setting appropriate and demanding expectations.
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment.
• Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge.
• Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study.
• Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time.
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and encouraging good practice regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.
• Using a variety of teaching methods to:
• Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
• Use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions
• Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT and other sources;
• Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught.
• Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.
• Ensure the implementation of department policy and best practice.
  

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching.
• Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress.
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achieving.
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
• Undertake assessment of students and participate in the school’s system reporting to parents.
  

Curriculum Development

• Have responsibility for the academic curriculum and wider school contributions to development plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance.
  

Pastoral Duties

• Be a Form Tutor to an assigned group of students, (some of the following apply if called upon as tutor).
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the Form Tutor Group as a whole.
• Liaise with the Pastoral Leader to ensure the implementation of the school's pastoral system.
• Register students, accompany them to assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life.
• Contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and progress files and other reports.
• Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved.
• Communicate, as appropriate, with parents of students and persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with appropriate staff.
• Contribute to Wellbeing and citizenship and enterprise according to school policy.
  

Other Professional Requirements

• Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities.
• Always operate within the stated policies and practices of the school.
• Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching.
• Take account of wider curriculum developments.
• Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct.
• Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.
• Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school, department, and students.
• Contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school.
• Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, Review days, etc.
• Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices.
• Prepare Termly Personal Teaching and Work Report as requested.
• Liaise effectively with parents and governors.
  

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

It is understood that areas of responsibility are from time to time subject to review and are negotiable in the light of the needs of the school and the professional development of the staff.

This job description may be reviewed at the end of the academic year or earlier if necessary.  In addition, it may be amended at any time after consultation with you.

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Juniors Class Teacher to further their career at an innovative British curriculum co-educational international boarding school.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who meet the following requirements:

• A qualified teacher with a UK PGCE or other globally recognised teaching qualification (such as QTS).
• A minimum of 2 years' qualified full-time teaching experience.
• A reflective practitioner, with a positive, resilient personality and problem-solving skill-set.
• Recent and consistent experience of Co-Curricular Activities

We welcome applicants with experience of working within boarding schools or applicants with a keen interest to participate, live and work within a boarding community. We appreciate that all applicants may not have such experience at present but we welcome applicants with the right approach to a unique part of the MIS experience.

The position will commence in August 2025, and the initial contract will be for a period of three years.

Merchiston International School (MIS)

MIS is a British Boarding School located in Longhua District, Shenzhen, South of China. We are a thriving community that challenges all staff to push boundaries with their teaching and to be progressive in their own professional learning.

We offer an innovative British independent school curriculum for international students aged 4 – 18, starting in EYFS and culminating in IGCSE and A-level. The campus, imbued with the ethos of its founding school, Merchiston Castle School Edinburgh, is designed to create an innovative learning space in which an effective 21st-century education can flourish and inspire.

All MIS teachers are expected to participate fully in the school’s life beyond the classroom by contributing to the Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme and boarding house life. 

If you are interested in joining us, to teach inquisitive and talented children, in a community that seeks to provide professional development opportunities, then please apply…we want to hear from you!

How to apply

Please send an up to date CV, together with a cover letter and the names and full contact details of three professional referees, one of whom should be the Director/Head of School/Principal of your current school to recruitment@merchiston.cn

Short-listed candidates must be able to provide a recent DBS/PVG check, police clearance certificate or similar record of non-criminality demonstrating that there is no reason why they cannot work with children.

The application should be submitted no later than 27th June 2025.

Early applications are encouraged, as MIS reserves the right to appoint before the deadline.