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The British School of Guangzhou The British School of Guangzhou is looking for suitably qualified applicants to join our successful team of Chinese teaching assistants from August 2015.

As a result of unprecedented growth, the British School of Guangzhou is looking for highly qualified and experienced teaching assistants to support our UK qualified teachers in all classes from Pre- Nursery to Year 6. All applicants will need to have a degree, an excellent level of English and relevant experience working with children. Most importantly all applicants will need to promote a friendly and well-organised learning environment where children can feel secure, happy and can enjoy being challenged. This position is particularly suitable for recently qualified teaching graduates who would like the opportunity to work in an English-speaking environment.

The following are considered essential for all applicants:  A bachelors degree or higher  A very good level of spoken and written English  Good interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork  A friendly and cheerful disposition  A commitment to creating a well-organised clutter free learning environment  A positive approach to helping children manage their behaviour  A commitment to their own continuous professional development.  A commitment to providing after school activities  A high level of professionalism in keeping with the ethos of the school The following are considered desirable for all applicants:  An understanding of the UK curriculum  Experience of using technology to enhance learning  Experience with children who are learning English as a second language  A willingness to lead by example We will provide:  A two-year contract  A generous local salary  An additional allowance for the role of bus monitor  Over 12 weeks of paid holidays Website: www.bsg.org.cn

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School lunches provided for all employees Opportunities for ongoing professional development A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment The chance to work in a culturally diverse environment

The British School of Guangzhou is situated with picturesque views over Nanhu Lake and a golf course; a 20 minute taxi ride north of the city centre with convenient high speed train links to Hong Kong. All classrooms are attractively furnished, air-conditioned and equipped with WIFI and an interactive whiteboard. The school site has impressive resources and facilities that include music rooms, a well equipped fitness room, guided reading rooms, IT zones, a dance studio, library, theatre and a coffee shop for staff and parents. Outdoor facilities include football pitches, a swimming pool, basketball courts and an adventure playground. In August 2014 we opened a purpose built KS1 building to cope with unprecedented demand for places. An additional secondary building will open in 2015 to meet the needs of our growing number of secondary students. To find out more about our school you are encouraged to visit our website at www.bsg.org.cn

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION We are part of Nord Anglia Education. A global family of 31 international schools, providing outstanding education to over 19,000 students in China, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and North America. The successful candidate will benefit from extensive online and face-to-face professional development through Nord Anglia University. There has never been a better time to join the Nord Anglia Education group. To find out more visit www.nordangliaeducation.com

If you wish to be considered for a position please send a letter of application and a resume or CV, which includes a current photograph and contact details of two confidential referees, one of whom most be your most recent/current employer, who can reassure us of your suitability to work in an environment with children. Applications should be sent to stella@bsg.org.cn

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christine.haslett@bsg.org.cn

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katherine.weir@bsg.org.cn Head of Early Years Interviews will be held from January 2015 onwards with positions offered dependent upon satisfactory references and a local police check.

Website: www.bsg.org.cn