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Teacher of Physics or Chemistry

Teacher of Physics or Chemistry

Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)

China

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
August 2015

Job overview

Where will your teaching experience take you next?

  • The opportunity to teach Physics or Chemistry (according to the specialism of the successful candidate)
  • To work with enthusiastic and motivated Chinese students (age15-18)
  • To engage in high quality educational practice in one of the fastest growing sectors globally
  • To join a network of educators with a focus on collaboration, support and career development

Dipont Education manages international curricula centres within some of the most highly regarded public high schools in China, currently employing over 350 expatriate educators and with over 6,000 students on roll. We manage 12 schools delivering A level, 12 schools delivering Advanced Placement courses and 6 IB World Schools in a range of locations across China. Significant expansion within our existing locations, as well as the opening of new centres and programmes, continues to create a wide range of opportunities at all levels.

Teaching with Dipont in China

The role involves teaching either Physics or Chemistry (either at AS/A2 level or on the IB Diploma Programme), according to the particulat specialism of the successful candidate. Our students are seeking to gain places at overseas universities and our teachers focus on developing students’ learning styles and critical thinking skills in order to prepare them as thoroughly as possible for university abroad.

In being part of a large network, employees have the opportunity to transfer to other locations or programmes during their course of employment. In addition, we are actively focused on providing internal career development opportunities, with the potential to move into curricula or centre management roles. We provide workshops and support internally and access to external training. Salary levels are very competitive with a benefits package that includes accommodation allowance, annual return airfare and worldwide medical cover.

Our students

A high number of students enter Dipont centres with the aim to study in some of the top universities in the West, and therefore teachers can enjoy working with some exceptionally motivated students without the behaviour management issues often experienced in other teaching posts. A number of our students achieve some of the highest examination results globally and go on to attend some of the best universities in the world. As China settles into its role as the economic powerhouse of the 21st century, a teaching position with Dipont provides a platform to work with a generation of young Chinese talent eager to take advantage of every opportunity available to them.

Applications are invited from:

  • Highly skilled educators with the ability to engage and stretch high performing students.
  • A recognised teaching qualification and experience teaching the subject at post 16 level.
  • A track record of excellent teaching with well developed subject knowledge.

Early application preferred. In order to apply, please email your resume/CV to: vanessa.cumbers@dipont-edu.org or for further information please email directly or visit our website at www.dipont-edu.org.

About Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)

Dipont Education is at the forefront of changing the way education is thought about and delivered in China. In addition to establishing and managing schools with elite Chinese and international partners, Dipont also provides innovative curricular and co-curricular programming, supported by more than 800 international educators across China.

For more than two decades, Dipont has introduced international educational ideas and resources into schools around China, through its independent international schools, international high school programmes and enrichment programmes and services.

We offer a range of career opportunities for international educators in cities across China, including Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen. Visit our website for job opportunities.

Independent international schools

In partnership with exceptional schools, Dipont Education has created a new model for K-12 education in China.

Through partnership with King’s College School, Wimbledon, one of the UK’s top schools, and highly regarded Chinese schools, our independent schools provide an internationalised learning experience while maintaining the requirements of the Chinese curriculum.

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science is operated with Nanjing Foreign Languages School, while Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science is a partnership with The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China. Both are among the best schools in China. In September 2021, we will open King's College School Chengdu.

The schools occupy state-of-the-art campuses and cater to Chinese and international students aged 3-18.

International high school programmes

Dipont works with partner schools around China to offer international curricula to students once they have completed their nine years of compulsory education in the Chinese system.

Studying in the schools’ international curriculum centers offers students the chance to gain the qualifications needed to study at higher education institutions overseas primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Enrichment programmes

Dipont delivers enrichment activities through 15 ENREACH learning centers, located in cities across China.

Delivered at weekends or during school holidays, ENREACH programmes and services provide the best of western and Chinese education to create critical, creative, independent thinkers who are successful in international colleges and education programs.

Programmes combine advanced courses with cultural, social and recreational opportunities and provide students with academic challenges designed to fit their abilities and interests.

Head Office: Dipont Education, 33rd floor, 1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an Shanghai, China.

Website: http://www.dipont.com

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