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HEAD OF ENGLISH AND TEACHERS OF CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY OR MATHEMATICS REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL SHENZHENINFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESRole commences August 2021

REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL SHENZHEN

RGS will establish its international flagship school, leveraging Shenzhen’s innovative international education curriculum to position itself as a world-class influential international education project. The project site will be located in BNP Science Technology Park of Dapeng Peninsula, Shenzhen. RGS Shenzhen will grow organically and it is expected to reach its full capacity of 1,500 students gradually.

“East-meets-West” is a strong theme in the school’s philosophy for education and the curriculum will reflect the coming together of Chinese and British curricula and pedagogical approaches. The vision is to develop responsible global citizens with a strong sense of their cultural heritage, fully prepared for the competitive marketplace they will join as young adults. The school will strive to empower students to be creative and innovative leaders and will provide an academic education that opens doors of opportunity and extra-curricular experiences to inspire and create pathways to future success.

FACILITIESThe campus has been designed by Broadway Malyan, a distinguished British architectural firm with considerable experience in designing first-class international school campuses in China. A central strand to the RGS ethos is to care for each individual child and nurture their unique blend of talents and abilities and this ethos has been reflected in the design of the campus. Reminiscent of British independent schools, the school is built around courtyards and quadrangles. Around these open spaces, RGS Shenzhen will have a wide range of world-class educational and sporting facilities to enable students topursue a diverse range of interests.

In keeping with excellence in STEM subjects, the school will have a dedicated STEM hub with access to the latest technology and a range of well-resourced laboratories to support the delivery of a personalised, flexible and relevant curriculum.


“CENTRAL TO OUR ETHOS IS THE BELIEF THAT EVERY CHILD WHO RECEIVES A REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL EDUCATION IS ON A JOURNEY WITH NOBLE PURPOSE AND WILL GO ON TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.”


BOARDINGExcellence in boarding will be central to delivering the vision of an academically excellent and well-rounded, holistic education that develops character and confidence and fosters independent and enquiring learners. Strong systems of pastoral care will be established at the outset, delivered through the boarding houses.

Provision will be made for over 500 students to join a boarding house and live in cosy bedrooms. Boarding facilities will be designed with a particular age-range in mind, and students will progress through the boarding houses as they progress through the school. Younger boarders will be housed near the junior school allowing for easy travel to lessons and a close-knit social and academic life. The house system will feature prominently, and boarders and day students alike will belong to a house.

Through inter-house activities and competitions, each student will have the opportunity to make an important contribution in a supportive yet competitive environment to develop their competitive edge, interpersonal skills,teamwork and leadership.

CURRICULUMThe curriculum will be based on foundations of the Chinese National Curriculum, and integrating British Cambridge International Curriculum standards to form a unique curriculum. Students who complete relevant Chinese courses and participate in domestic examinations can obtain the domestic high school qualification.

While students who participate in the Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE and A Levels can obtain GCSE and A Level certificates. Chinese-Western integrated curriculum allows students to focus on subject interest and develop strong research abilities. Personalised pathways offer an array of opportunities that allow students to discover new talents, pursue specific interests and to expand their intellectual horizons. The bilingual environment will result in the appointment of a diverse teacher workforce able to deliver a bilingual curriculum, aligned to the vision for pedagogy and committed to offering a comprehensive range of curricular and extracurricular opportunities.



Alderman Henry Smith founded Reigate Grammar School in 1675. For over 345 years, young people have been educated on the same site, in the heart of Reigate, an historic market town in the east of Surrey at the foothills of the North Downs in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

RGS is a leading HMC independent co-educational day school. It is a highly successful, happy and exciting school, which aims to provide a broad and balanced education to boys and girls that will prepare them for the modern world. Like the school song, To Be a Pilgrim, we emphasise to all our students that they are on a journey of noble purpose, to have an impact and to make the world a better place. We aim to educate the whole child and offer a broad range of experiences for all. We are an inclusive school and, built upon the vision of our founder, are committed to social mobility and the provision of bursaries through wider access and a supportive Reigatian community.

Reigate Grammar School caters for over 1050 students aged 11 to 18. Another 600 students are educated at Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School and Chinthurst School, RGS’s junior and nursery schools – both recently shortlisted for UK Independent Prep School of the Year. RGS offers the very best academic education with equal prominence placed on the arts, sport and a rich extra-curricular programme. RGS has a distinctive educational philosophy and a strong ethos of pastoral care underpinning a well-rounded education. The House system has some clearly defined aims: for everyone to feel part of a team; to allow leadership to be nurtured; talent to shine; confidence to surge; teamwork to flourish; and competitive spirit to develop.

In the school’s academic culture of intellectual freedom, the structure of the curriculum means that students receive a strong grounding in core subjects but can elect to pursue any area of interest. In the elective curriculum, one student may learn to trade stocks while another deepens their understanding of French literature. It is a challenging and balanced education, equipping students for the opportunities and demands of their future lives and allowing them to explore their personal passions.

The first line of the school’s most recent ISI report asserts that ‘the quality of the students’ achievements and learning is exceptional’: the first co-ed day school to achieve this rare accolade. RGS’ approach to teaching and learning melds expert teaching knowledge with a modern, innovative approach to pedagogy with a judicious use of technology. Inspirational and personalised teaching and learning is at the centre of the vision and requires expert teachers. The school is one of a small number of world-class schools to have been a global pioneer in High Performance Learning, focusing on the development of global citizens, advanced performers and enterprising learners.

Outcomes at the school are world-class with 96% of A Level entries graded A*, A or B, with the typical Reigatian securing three A grades. On average, 97% of RGS students go on to Oxbridge, Russell Group and other top universities and medical schools. In 2019, RGS was named Independent School of the Year for Wellbeing and Pastoral Care at the TES Awards – the most important element of any great education. In that same year, we also received the award of School of the Year for Community Outreach and most recently, in October 2020, Reigate Grammar School was named Public School of the Year by Tatler, the school Oscars.

Shaun Fenton, Headmaster, acknowledged as one of the outstanding educational leaders in this country, was elected Chairman of HMC in 2018-2019 and most recently awarded the OBE by Her Majesty the Queen for Services to Education.

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“Happy Kids Great Results” Good Schools Guide 2019


BACKGROUNDWe are looking for outstanding teachers to join our exciting new school project in China, RGS Shenzhen. This is secondary level and will follow an international curriculum, preparing students for IGCSE and A Level qualifications to prepare students for world-class universities. The curriculum will focus on whole- child development through an extensive wellbeing and co-curricular programme. Close to the technical capital of China, RGS Shenzhen is in the Dapeng peninsula, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Founding Headmaster is a current member of the senior leadership team at RGS UK. Having launched RGS China in 2018, our first school in Nanjing is now open, RGS Shenzhen will open in September 2021 followed by RGS Zhangjiagang in 2022.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan and deliver effective lessons for students in Year 10

to Year 13 which demonstrate strong subject knowledge.

• Develop lesson plans and adapt the curriculum to meet individual student needs and ensure a productive learning experience.

• Teach across the various year groups within the department, and possibly teaching across more than one department as required.

• Incorporate the use of technology into lessons as appropriate.

• Have high expectations of students, guiding them to reach their full potential.

• Establish respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with students.

• Establish and maintain high standards of classroom organisation and student behaviour to ensure a positive learning environment.

• Provide a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on the school grounds.

• Monitor student progress, providing regular feedback with constructive advice.

• Evaluate students’ academic and personal growth, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.

• Communicate with parents through parent meetings and other means discussing academic and personal progress.

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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Create an effective learning environment through

displays, bulletin boards.• Participate in faculty meetings, committees and extra-

curricular clubs and activities.• Continue to develop professionally through regular

CPD.• Be fully involved in house activities and role as a form

tutor.• Promote a positive image of the school in the wider

community.• Perform any additional duties as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONEXPECTED:• Bachelor’s degree or above.• At least two years’experience in A Level teaching.• Ability to offer a variety of high-quality enrichment and

co-curricular activities.• Display a love of teaching and learning and working with

students.• Demonstrate experience of using ICT to promote

learning.• A good listener, effective communicator.• Willingness to participate in boarding duties.DESIRED:• English as an additional language/TESOL teaching

certification or similar degree/training.• Specialised in immersive or bilingual English language

acquisition.• Experience of coaching and mentoring students.• Master’s degree or similar professional qualifications.

BENEFITSRGS Shenzhen offers a competitive salary scale andoverseas package, including accomodation, medical, flightsand relocation allowance.


REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL INTERNATIONALReigate Grammar School International (RGSI) wasestablished in 2017 as a 100%owned subsidiary of ReigateGrammar School with a strategic vision to establishinternational schools and to provide education consultancyservices around the world. This includes sharing its ethos,pupil welfare and pastoral model, teaching and learningphilosophy, curriculum design expertise and operationalsystems. By developing international connections, RGS aimsto establish cultural and learning links to provide visit andexchange opportunities for students and staff. Developinginternational links and perspectives opens up cultural andlearning opportunities across continents.

SAFEGUARDINGRGS Shenzhen is committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children and young people and expects allstaff to share this commitment. All applicants should readthe school’s Safeguarding policy, which is available on ourwebsite, and are required to declare any criminal convictionsor cautions, or disciplinary proceedings related to youngpeople. Applicants must be willing to undergo childprotection screening appropriate to the post, includingchecks with past employers and the Disclosure and BarringServices. Full details are given on the application form.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES RGS Shenzhen is an equal opportunities employer andwelcomes applications from appropriately qualified personsregardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race,ethnic origin, colour, nationality, religion, disability or age.Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e.skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection andrecruitment.

APPLICATIONSApplicants are asked to send a 5-10 minute demo lesson and supporting statement together with an RGS International Teacher Application Form addressed to Mr Sean Davey, Managing Director of RGSI as soon as possible and by 9.00am on Tuesday 4 May 2021 at the latest. We ask if applications can be submitted as soon as possible as they will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the school reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

RGS Shenzhen is committed to ensuring that the privacy of applicants and employees is protected. The School Privacy Notice is available on the school website and is included in the application pack and sets out how the school uses and protects any personally identifiable information that is collected as part of the recruitment process.

Within your application letter we would be grateful if could indicate where you saw this position, whether it was from the AMCIS Jobs Bulletin, the TES Publications, the TES Online, Eteach or another source. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Interviews with senior staff will explore each candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the post, subject knowledge, ability to relate appropriately to pupils and colleagues, organisational and pastoral skills, and willingness to contribute to the school community.

Applications should be sent (by letter or by email) to the Head of Human Resources :

Mrs Dawn HolmesHead of Human ResourcesReigate Grammar SchoolReigate RoadReigateRH2 0QS

Tel: 01737 222231Email: [email protected]


Kaiyuan Education is a private equity fund founded in early 2018 with a focus on education investment in China. Backed by the China Development Bank Education Company Limited, a subsidiary of the China Development Bank and a diversified group of investors, Kaiyuan Education is an exceptional strategic partner to RGS, fulfilling both the role of investor and educational partner.

Kaiyuan Education has a team of professionals withdiversified backgrounds and expertise in both education and finance. The first objective is to establish a series of Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) bilingual schools in major cities in China through collaboration with some of the UK’s best schools. RGS was chosen as the first exclusive partner to establish three schools throughout mainland China. Once the first three schools are established, there will be an option for Kaiyuan and RGS to collaborate on the foundation of a further two schools.

Kaiyuan Education, through partnership with RGS, aims to bring the distinctive RGS ethos and its exceptional pastoral care and co-curricular programmes to China. By combining the strength of Kaiyuan educational knowledge, management and operations expertise with RGS’s academic excellence and ethos, RGS Shenzhen will become an authentic “East-meets-West” school with a strong heritage and a bright future.

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REIGATIANS:A CARING COMMUNITY WHERE CHILDREN CAN BE THEIR BEST AND DO THEIR BEST


Shenzhen, City of CharmOver the past 40 years, Shenzhen has transformed from a backward agricultural county to a modern international mega city with full functionality. Its built-up area has increased from 3.8 square kilometres to more than 1,000 square kilometres. Constructors of the special economic zone have gathered in Shenzhen from around the country.

Shenzhen’s population has grown by as much as 40 times from 310,000 in 1979 to 13.43 million in 2019. The per capita disposable income of residents increased from 1,915 yuan in 1985 to 62,522 yuan in 2019. It became the first to build a moderately prosperous society in all respects with high standards. Shenzhen has won numerous awards and recognitions, including the National Civilized City, the Nation in Bloom, a member of the Creative Cities Network of UNESCO and UNESCO City of Design. Shenzhen has been an important window of China’s reform. It is home to a world-class container port, the largest land port in Asia and the country’s fifth-largest port. It has accelerated the opening and development of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone and the Qianhai & Shekou free trade area, as well as the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It has established relations with 88 provinces and cities in 56 countries around the globe.

Shenzhen, City of VitalityOver the past 40 years, as a pioneering city in China’s reform and opening up, Shenzhen has taken the lead in carrying out the market-oriented reform of the economic system. Inspiring concepts such as “Time is money, efficiency is life” and “Empty talk is harmful to the nation, while doing practical work will make it thrive” are influential across the country. The city has taken the first steps in more than 1,000 different fields in the country, from building the first export-oriented economic development zone in China to holding the country’s first land auction, from taking the lead in “bringing in” to “going global”, from economic reform to the further and comprehensive reform in economic, political, cultural, social, ecological civilization and Party building systems. It has made continuous efforts to create a world-class business environment. Shenzhen is one of the cities with China’s best business environment that has greatly stimulated the market vitality. Shenzhen is home to a large number of local enterprises with global competitiveness such as Ping An, China Merchants Group, Tencent, Huawei and DJI and is ranked first in the country in terms of the number of commercial entities and entrepreneurship density. Nearly 300 Fortune 500 companies have invested in the city.

SHENZHEN


Shenzhen, also known as the coastal city in South China, neighbours Hong Kong and Macao. The core engine of the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen is a modern international innovative metropolis full of charm, vitality, impetus and creativity. Shenzhen, born in the country’s epic reform and opening-up drive and prospering for its innovation, ranks fifth in Asia in terms of economic power, and is a wonder of the world’s industrialisation, urbanisation and modernisation.

Shenzhen, City of ImpetusDuring the past 40 years, Shenzhen has created the world-renowned “Shenzhen Speed”, and the development of leading “Shenzhen Quality” and “Shenzhen Standards”, as well as the “Shenzhen Made”, “Shenzhen Design” and “Shenzhen Brands” that mark the era. Shenzhen’s GDPjumped from 270 million yuan in 1980 to 2.69 trillion yuan in 2019, with an average annual growth of 20.7%, ranking third among Chinese mainland cities and top five in Asian cities. Total imports and exports skyrocketed from US$18 million in 1980 to US$431.5 billion in 2019, with an average annual growth of 26.1%. Export volume ranked first among Chinese mainland cities for 27 consecutive years. Shenzhen topped the list of Chinese mainland cities in economic output per unit of area. The city’s per capita GDP stood at 203,000 yuan in 2019, up from 835 yuan in 1980 and reaching the level of a moderately developed country. Shenzhen’s GDP per square kilometre increased from 134,000 yuan per square kilometre in 1980 to 1.35 billion yuan per square kilometre in 2019, ranking first among cities on the Chinese mainland.


Shenzhen, City of InnovationShenzhen has taken the innovation-driven growth as its development strategy. It is committed to pushing forward comprehensive innovation with scientific and technological innovation as its core. Shenzhen has formed a market oriented technological innovation system that takes enterprises as its mainstay and highly blends industry withuniversity and research. It has fostered over 17,000national high-tech enterprises. The number of PCTapplications reached 17,500, accounting 30.6 percent ofthe total. It has become the first national innovative city,the first city in the country designated as an innovationdemonstration zone, one of the first batch of Chinesecities designated as the demonstration zones ofsustainable development and a national comprehensivescience centre. Shenzhen takes the lead in the new eraand is the trailblazer in the new journey.

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