Primary Science Coordinator

Job Role:

The Primary Science Coordinator plays a key leadership role in developing and implementing a dynamic inquirybased science curriculum that inspires curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of scientific learning among primaryaged students. This role includes teaching science supporting colleagues in science instruction leading curriculum development and promoting best practices in handson and crosscurricular science education.

The School:

The school founded in 2016 is a K12 international school located at the foot of the picturesque and historic YuQuan Mountain Haidian District in Beijing. The campus is 200000 square meters of beautiful gardens that integrate natural ecology cultural heritage and modern beauty with 140000 square meters of green space.

The school curriculum is organized into the Elementary School grades K5 the Middle School grades 68 and High School grades 912. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Educations nineyear compulsory education program the curriculum is built on the strength from both Chinese and western education.

For Elementary and Middle School the school follows a bilingual program using the US Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards along with the Chinese National Curriculum. For High School the school follows the US Common Core and College Board AP curriculum and also offers the UK IGCSE and ALevel UK programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Leadership

• Lead the planning delivery and evaluation of a highquality Primary Science curriculum in line with schoolwide academic goals and relevant national/international standards (e.g. UK National Curriculum IB PYP).
• Design and update schemes of work that are engaging inclusive and promote inquirybased learning.
• Ensure progression of scientific knowledge skills and understanding across year groups.
• Lead the integration of science across other subject areas through crosscurricular projects and STEM initiatives.

Teaching and Learning

• Teach primary science classes (number of periods to be confirmed) with creativity and enthusiasm.
• Model outstanding teaching practices including differentiation use of formative assessment and studentled inquiry.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and student engagement.
• Use technology and handson resources effectively to enhance learning.

Professional Development and Staff Support

• Mentor and support classroom teachers in delivering highquality science lessons.
• Organize and lead professional development sessions and collaborative planning meetings.
• Provide coaching demonstration lessons and peer observations to develop staff confidence and subject knowledge.
• Monitor the quality of science teaching through learning walks planning reviews and feedback.

Assessment and Data

• Develop and maintain assessment tools to monitor student progress in science.
• Track student attainment and use data to inform planning and intervention strategies.
• Contribute to internal reporting and communicate science learning outcomes to parents when required.

Resource Management

• Audit manage and maintain science resources including lab equipment and consumables.
• Ensure safe practices and compliance with health and safety regulations in all practical work.
• Propose and manage a departmental budget if required.

Leadership and School Improvement

• Contribute to wholeschool improvement planning as a curriculum leader.
• Represent the science department in curriculum leadership meetings and contribute to policy development.
• Organize wholeschool science events including Science Week fairs or STEM days.
• Foster links with external organizations (e.g. universities museums STEM networks) to enrich the science programme.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• A relevant degree (e.g. Science or Primary Education with Science specialization).
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE . QTS or equivalent).
• Additional training or certification in science/STEM education is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 5 years of successful primary teaching experience.
• Proven track record of outstanding science teaching.
• Previous experience in a leadership or coordinator role preferred.
• Experience in international schools or working with international curricula is desirable.

Skills and Attributes:

• Passionate about science and primary education.
• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and support colleagues through collaboration and coaching.
• Organised innovative and proactive in driving curriculum development.
• Knowledge of inquirybased and studentled approaches to learning.
• Confident in using educational technology in the classroom.

Remuneration & Benefits

The salary and benefits package provided is highly competitive depending on thequalifications and experiences of the successful candidate.

Competitive base yearly salary and promotion system $53K $65K plus bonus and pension per year
Paid winter and summer vacations & public holidays
Contract fulfillment bonus
International cover health Insurance for teachers and their dependents
Social Insurance & Medical Insurance
Flights to school from point of origin and relocation allowance
Visa fees are covered by the school
Free oncampus lodging or a generous housing allowance
Annual flight allowance
Meals: 3 meals free for school days.
Education for dependents (518 years)
Professional development opportunities
Rich staff activities clubs. Excellent oncampus facilities including gym swimming
pool tennis court golf driving and putting ranges etc.

We Are Proud to Offer
A passionate and highly talented team with a commitment to inspirational teaching.
A fully supportive and effective governing body that is committed to furthering your
professional development.
A beautiful school with excellent facilities including all kinds of sports venues.
A strongly competitive salary and benefits package.