EAL Teaching Position

EAL teacher The British School of Guangzhou is looking to recruit a suitably experienced EAL teacher to join our very successful Early Years department in November 2014. The successful applicant will need to have relevant experience of teaching English as a second language and have the ability to deliver a high quality language experience to Reception age children on our Lakefront Campus.

The following are considered essential for all applicants:      

A bachelors degree or higher (English related degree is an advantage) An EAL/ESL qualification (CELTA or higher is preferred) A minimum of two years working experience.

A working knowledge of the UK national curriculum An understanding of EAL in the mainstream philosophy and practice Early Years teaching experience

The following are considered desirable for all applicants:     

Experience in an international environment Good interpersonal skills (a team player) Experience of using technology to enhance learning Experience teaching a wide age-range of students Experience of IGCSE or A-Level programmes of study

We will provide:  A generous salary based on experience and qualifications  Ongoing professional development  A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment  A supportive and culturally diverse working environment.  Opportunities for advancement within the Nord Anglia Education group Closing date end of October 2014 Interviews in Guangzhou will be held in Guangzhou throughout October.

Website: www.bsg.org.cn

The British School of Guangzhou The British School of Guangzhou is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of 27 premium international schools. We are a successful school providing a British-style education for children of the expatriate community in Guangzhou. We are located on two sites 25km north of Guangzhou city, in a beautiful lakefront setting, overlooking Nanhu Lake and the surrounding hills. We have excellent educational facilities/resources across both campuses, including an IWB in every classroom and full time teaching assistants throughout Foundation and Primary. The Upper School campus was opened in September 2008 and prepares students for universities around the world, with a growing range of IGCSE and Alevels options.

The British School is seen as the most academic of the quality international schools in Guangzhou and has become the school of choice for many expatriate parents who are looking for an Early Years School. The successful candidate will join a team of two dedicated EAL teachers and a department 14 Early Years teachers.

If you wish to be considered for this position please send a letter of application and CV, which includes a current photograph and contact details of two referees to: Head of EAL Donal.Crawford@bsg.org.cn Head of Early Years katherine.weir@bsg.org.cn HR stella@bsg.org.cn

Please note that BSG is an equal opportunities employer and that as part of our recruitment procedure all applicants will need to provide a CRB check or local equivalent.

Website: www.bsg.org.cn