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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
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
Curriculum Development
Pastoral Duties
Other Professional Requirements
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
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
Curriculum Development
Pastoral Duties
Other Professional Requirements
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
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
Curriculum Development
Pastoral Duties
Other Professional Requirements
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: School Librarian
How to apply:recruitment@merchiston.cn
Line Manager: Head of English Department
Purpose of the job: Assist the Juniors and Seniors School, to manage, develop and promote the library within MIS In order to ensure that an effective resource and information service is provided to the MIS community.
Particular Responsibilities:
Requirements:
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:
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 30th May 2025.
Early applications are encouraged, as MIS reserves the right to appoint before the deadline.
Accreditations
Contact Us
Longhua Campus Contact Details:
Reception: 400 867 0177
Junior Admissions Hotline: 18194057559
Senior Admissions Hotline: 18194056601
Admissions Inquiry: mis_admissions@merchiston.cn
Address: No.12 Shilongzai Road, Dalang Sub-district, Longhua District, Shenzhen, China
Postcode: 518108
Shekou Campus Contact Details:
Early Years & Junior Admissions Hotline: 18194057332
Parent & School Relationship Hotline: 19065027554
Admissions Inquiry:Shekou-admissions@merchiston.cn
Address: No.1009 Nanhai Blvd, Shekou, Nanshan, Shenzhen
Postcode: 518000
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