Teacher of Philosophy and History (IB DP & A-Level)

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science (in partnership with Kings College School Wimbledon and Nanjing Foreign Language School) is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Philosophy and History (IB DP & A-Level) for an August 2026 start.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality education to students fostering critical thinking and promoting an understanding of historical events and philosophical ideas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the intellectual growth of students and contribute to an enriching academic environment.

Background

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science was founded with the strong support of the Wuxi local government through a partnership between two world-leading schools Nanjing Foreign Language School China and Kings College School Wimbledon UK all of whom aimed to build a school of the future which focuses on providing well-rounded education. It opened in September 2018 with 750 pupils and has a current enrollment of just under 2000 students. This remarkable growth is testament to the quality of the school its exciting vision and the support of partners parents and the wider community.

Why you will love working with us:

• Time for Quality:A reasonable teaching workload allows time for planning student support and collaboration.

• Wonderful Students: Almost all students are impeccably behaved eager to learn a joy to teach and actively support and care for each other.

• Thriving Community: Regular events whole-school house activities and over 300 co-curriculars.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Enjoy daily buffets an on-site coffee shop and noodle bar; 50m pool fitness room and sports fields; aquatics centre and extensive landscaped gardens.

• Vibrant Staff and Family Activities: From sports to music to culture and fun events our faculty choose to spend time with colleagues outside of work.

• Ideal Location: Wuxi an internationally welcoming city offers beautiful scenery abundant food entertainment and leisure options short commutes (5-15 minutes) an international airport (20 minutes from school) and fast comfortable trains to many parts of China (e.g. Shanghai - 44 minutes).

• Competitive Salary and Benefits: highly competitive salary levels housing allowance full tuition support for school-age children and an annual return airfare and medical insurance for employee and dependents.

*We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization.

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About you

• Bachelors degree in History Philosophy Humanities or a related field. Masters degree preferred

• Strong academic background

• Excited about teaching EAL learners throughout the age-range we offer (G6-12)

• 2 years of good quality post-qualification experience

• Able to demonstrate high level of student progress for a wide range of EAL learners

• Able to demonstrate a rigorous approach to planning and assessment

• Ability to collaborate establish rapport and communicate in a Dual Language Immersion environment/multi-cultural contexts

• Skills in using data to inform teaching and learning