Head of Science

Dipont KCS Chengdu was established in September 2021 with the largest ever opening roll of any new bilingual or international school in It was formed through partnership between the prestigious King s College School, Wimbledon, one of the most academically successful schools in the world, and the highly successful Chinese education group, Dipont At capacity, the school will serve over 2,100 3-18 year olds across its school

Representing a new standard of bilingual education in China, the school provides for both local and international pupils via an innovative model that combines Chinese and western approaches to learning and academic excellence, culminating in IGCSE and A-level examinations, and features first-rate pastoral support and opportunities to excel outside the Our goal is to produce confident, articulate young people with a broad set of life skills who will go on to attend universities across the

The facilities at KCS are outstanding and include a 600-seat theatre, 130-seat black box theatre, dance studio, first-class laboratories, sports fields and basketball courts, a 400m running track, an Olympic 50m indoor pool, and a fitness and weight training Our iconic new campus is located to the northeast of the city centre, with open green spaces surrounding The district is being developed for high-end residential projects and as an area for leisure and

About the Role

The Head of Science will provide inspiring leadership across all disciplines within the Science Department, retaining responsibility for the planning and teaching of the S/he will also be expected to work closely with the Director of School Systems to maintain a compelling co-curricular programme for

In this crucial role, the Head of Science will demonstrate strong but consultative leadership, offering members of the department the opportunity to contribute to planning and policymaking, share ideas and S/he will also promote active involvement from the school s classroom teaching staff in supporting Science activities and

This exciting post offers the opportunity to set an innovative course for the teaching of Science that will reap the benefit of best-in-class facilities and the collective ambition of the school to aspire to world-class S/he should thus be receptive to new ideas and challenges, culturally aware and willing to contribute fully to all areas of a premium independent

We have been at the forefront of international education in China for more than thirty We employ over 400 expat teachers and have more than 6,000 students enrolled in our high school programs, partnered with some of the best schools in the Our independent schools across China are model examples of what a fusion of Chinese and Western pedagogy can

Professional development includes a thorough orientation for new staff as well as ongoing contact with experts in the Internal career path opportunities are open to capable and high performing educators, with the potential to move into curricula or program management

Requirements

• Outstanding credentials as Science Teachers
  
• The drive to promote excellence in teaching, learning and achievement
  
• Experience in successfully coordinating art exhibitions
  
• A willingness to work across the varying age groups and demonstrate a flexibility of approach
  
• A high level of organisation and the ability to demonstrate initiative
  

Benefits

In addition to a highly competitive salary, benefits will include high quality housing, bonus scheme, annual return airfare and medical insurance for the employee plus Full tuition support will be provided for a successful applicant with school age The position will be offered on an initial three-year contract term with the opportunity to renew