The Tutor is required to fill a teaching position on a training programme that runs alongside and within an established, high quality, traditional Chinese secondary school. The programme is designed to provide both academic and cultural training for select groups of students who plan to complete their post-16 studies at top British boarding schools. This exciting new programme will run in parallel with the education offered by an existing school, sharing some of its resources and in tutor groups of a maximum of twenty students.

The aim of the programme is to aid students who intend to make applications to British schools for A level or IB studies. Academically there is little to worry about, although there is the need to ensure that the Chinese children learn about the British methodologies and jargon and that they are familiar with the English level required. This English requirement extends from the oral skills required for interview, to those needed for critical reading and writing - some of these skills are simply not taught within the Chinese school culture. Once the students have been accepted to their schools, these ‘softer' skills will ensure that the students are well prepared to make the best possible use of their time at these excellent institutions.

The Tutor should be able to deliver as many as possible of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Economics and English. He or she will be one of a small team teachers who will deliver the content of these courses in a fun and engaging manner to a small, but growing, group of specially selected students within the school.

Although the students will be following the IGCSE courses in the six subjects mentioned above, there are no plans for these to be examined. The role is less about the collection of qualifications and more about the acquisition of the skills required to excel in an environment in which most of the other students have come from Western educational setting. Skills such as collaboration, teamwork, reaching agreement and consensus, critical appreciation of text, oral presentation, dialogue, debate, presentation, critical thinking, writing and improved English are the sought-after outcomes. These ‘softer' skills are just not part of the Chinese educational culture and need to be instilled through these adjunct courses. On a cultural level, the Tutor will also be required to prepare the students for academic interviews and assist with the cultural transition from an Eastern to a Western society

The Tutor is required to have an exceptional education background, from a good private prep school, through secondary institutions such as Eton, St Paul's, Westminster, Cheltenham Ladies College, Benenden etc. before reading science at either Oxford or Cambridge University, or a Russell Group university. The Tutor must be a qualified teacher with at least two years professional experience. It would be advantageous if he or she has prior experience teaching the Asian market in any context. EFL or international experience would also useful.

The ideal candidate will have a wide range of interests in addition to a love of science, and should be passionate about their role in the continuing education of the students. He or she should be able to inspire and enthuse the students while developing their teaching techniques in order to best communicate with the students.

This role is best suited to someone who has a strong spirit of adventure and is uneasily fazed by new cultures. They should be happy to take advantage of their new location, embracing the opportunities that are presented to them by perhaps immerse themselves by learning the local language or a local instrument, such as the hulusi. They should be as excited to explore the region and its history as much as they are enthused by their role.

This is a full time position. The Tutor must be able to respond flexibly to the program's requirements in terms of availability and working time. The Tutor should expect to be working as needed during the hours of operation of the course, and as needed around the edges, as befits the executive-level compensation rate.

The Tutor will be expected to work an average of 45 hours a week, and an average of 5 days per week. Two consecutive days off will be given but these will not always be at the same time each week and will not always be Saturdays and Sundays. The Tutor's working hours will not necessarily be spread evenly throughout the week, but will occur between 8am and 8pm daily. The Director of Studies, who manages the timetable, will take care to ensure that the working hours are as evenly distributed as possible, but it is important that the Tutor appreciates that flexibility will be important because of the number of variables and unknowns involved in this new program.

The Tutor will be entitled to 45 days leave per annum; this should be taken in accordance with the Chinese academic calendar and holidays. For example, the Tutor should expect to be off for the whole of February when it is the Chinese New Year break.

Fully furnished and pleasant accommodation with all modern conveniences including high speed Internet will be arranged and provided by the Client. The residence will be within walking distance of the school.

The Client will not be providing a car.

A full working visa will be provided for the Tutor once they have completed their probationary period.

Instead of the travel provisions set out in clause 3.32 of the Terms, there will be one (instead of two) included additional trips every twelve months in addition to the first outward and final return.

Any Tutors with Taiwanese stamps in their current passport will not be accepted for this role. Candidates who have such stamps but who get a new passport without are eligible to apply.

Although it is obvious that local laws should be followed on all international postings, it is especially the case in this position. Our Client has asked that this be reiterated at this stage so that there can be no misunderstandings later.

The successful applicant for this role will be a non-smoker, who leads a healthy lifestyle and takes regular exercise. This position would suit a man or woman. Tutors with respiratory conditions must be aware that the air quality in Beijing will likely have an impact on their wellbeing.