Appointment of Teaching Staff for August 2006
The British International School, Shanghai, is looking for a Biology/General Science teacher to A/S lever for an immediate start.
The School & Background
Having established British style schools throughout Europe and Asia, the Nord Anglia
Education Group opened the first British International School in Shanghai, in the Pudong
district of Shanghai, in September 2002. This campus now has over 500 pupils.
We have been working closely with the Chinese educational authorities who have been very
supportive and encouraged us to establish such a school. Subsequently they have been
very supportive to us in our efforts to open a second campus in the Puxi district of the city.
The new school is adjacent to the Forest Manor Residential Park in Puxi, probably the most
prestigious residential development in Shanghai. The new campus has easy access to the
western and northern parts of Shanghai. This exceptionally pleasant residential development
provides a high quality environment, with clean air, security and freedom from the noise and
traffic of central Shanghai. The second campus opened last August and already has over
400 pupils.
Nord Anglia have just announced extensive new developments for the Pudong campus and
total capacity between the two sites will rise to 2500 pupils over the next couple of years,
covering the age range from 3 to 18 year olds. The Early Years and Primary School
Programme follows the British National Curriculum giving a broad education but with a
special emphasis on English, Mathematics and Science.
Both schools prepare pupils for the CU Schools International GCSE. In the Sixth Form pupils
aged 16-18 the programme prepares the oldest pupils for entrance to university entrance
worldwide. This will be through the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme
although, whilst the IB accreditation procedure is being completed at Puxi, pupils will be
prepared through the British Advanced Level programme. There are special programmes for
EAL and Intensive Mandarin. There are extensive ECA Programmes at both school sites
including sport, craft activities and academic enhancement courses.
Educational Environment
• Both campuses of The British International School, Shanghai are accommodated in
completely new custom-built facilities and have all the design features of a modern
British school. For example there are specialist science laboratories and computer
suites as well as specialist Art, Music and Physical Education facilities.
• The Early Years classes have age-appropriate accommodation and their own
entrance and play areas.
• The Primary classes are taught in the Primary School section of the buildings, with
separate entrance and play areas, providing a wide range of age-appropriate
specialist facilities for the 4-11 age group.
• The Secondary facilities were designed to meet the highest academic standards. The
specialist subject facilities are clustered together to enable the highest quality of
education provision possible at this level. The accommodation includes:
1. Interactive whiteboard technology in most classrooms and in the IT suites
2. Fully equipped Sports Halls
3. On-site badminton, indoor swimming pool (Puxi now, Pudong soon), basketball and
netball courts, field hockey & football pitch
4. Art Studios
5. Specialist Music Recital and Music Practice Rooms
6. Theatre and Auditorium
7. Purpose designed and built Physics, Chemistry and Biology laboratories
We are always looking for teachers with the understanding and sympathy necessary for
teaching in an international school and with the resilience and independence which will allow
the teacher to enjoy living in Shanghai, the third largest city in the world and probably the
most rapidly developing and exciting.
Professional teaching responsibilities include:
1. Planning and preparing appropriate activities, courses and lessons.
2. Supporting pupils in learning programmes appropriate to their educational needs.
3. Teaching basic skills.
4. Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils.
5. Recording lesson plans and pupils’ progress and development.
6. Communicating and consulting with parents.
7. Providing for and contributing to oral and written assessments and reports.
8. Leading extra-curricular activities.
9. In attitude and appearance leading the pupils through example.
Please note that, in the interests of the health and safety of the pupils and staff, smoking is
not permitted anywhere, and at any time, on the school campuses.
For Expatriate Staff appointed from overseas
The remuneration package is as follows (based on this year’s levels):
• An annual salary of RMB 323,250 p.a. gross paid subject to local taxes. Staff
make their own arrangements to transfer monies back to the UK, but our
office staff will provide assistance.
• Accommodation will be provided and will be in an apartment. Utilities are to
be paid by staff members.
• A relocation allowance is available of up to RMB 6,000, receipts will be
needed for any reimbursement. Additional costs covering visa, medical and
experts certificate, will be met by the school.
• You will receive a free flight London -Shanghai - London at the best available
price to the school at the beginning and end of each satisfactorily completed
year (accompanying family flights are only included at the start/end of
contract). The School will decide each year the maximum cost of such flights
• The medical cover provided is BUPA classic. The school will pay two thirds of
the cost of this and you will be required to pay one third (family members can
join the school’s scheme, but at the teacher’s own full expense). School will
also reimburse teachers in full for medical expenses required in order to apply
for the appropriate work and residency permits.
• 100% remission of fees for school age children
• The duration of the contract is two years and, subject to satisfactory
performance, is renewable by mutual agreement. Salaries are reviewed
annually.
The Staff
There are a total of 120 teachers and classroom support staff, and approximately 80
administrative staff currently working at BISS Puxi and BISS Pudong. The staff teams
bring a great variety of talents and experience and work well together in rapidly
developing schools which are leading the way in education.
Applying?
Should you apply for the posts? Yes, if you want to be part of a school with great
children & staff and one enjoying a superb location. Yes, if you’re looking for
somewhere to give 100%, to be challenged to ‘make a difference’ whilst receiving the
encouragement & support of those around you. Yes, if you can live up to the
challenges ~ applications will be welcome from teachers in either the independent or
state sectors. Please indicate additional teaching subject(s) or interests you could offer
to our school.