Teaching at BES

BES Staff Profile

Teachers who are successful at BES would usually have a close match with the following:

Basic Qualities
Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree education, and a Qualified Teacher Status where applicable
Child-focused – warm, caring and supportive
Ability to work with parents and be part of a community
Team player – collaborative, adaptable, positive and flexible
Commitment to ongoing professional development

General interest in China
Stable and balanced personal life

Professional Experiences
Experience/training in working with English Languages Learners (ELLs)
High level of IT skills and experience in integrating IT with teaching
Experience with authentic assessment practices
Experience in organizing school events and extracurricular activities
Experience in coaching sporting teams and/or performing arts（Applicable to PE or arts teachers）
Experience in outdoor education & recreation programs

Pedagogical Profile
Inquiry-based, activity-based and hands-on learning
Using local context and environment to enhance learning
Multi-cultural approach or experiences
Stimulating classroom environment
Experience in differentiating teaching techniques
Holistic teaching and learning approach with emphasis on social/emotional learning

Teacher Expectations at BES

BES is a progressive school and has dedicated communities with high expectations – excellence in teaching, full involvement in the schools’ development and with extracurricular activities. Candidates considering working at BES schools should be prepared to meet these expectations in addition to the regular teaching load. A standard workload is outlined below:

School Year – Each school year will start from mid-August to the early of July. New teachers are expected to arrive at the beginning of August for induction and teacher planning. There are about 2 weeks of Christmas break, 2-3weeks Chinese New Year Holiday, and the summer break is 5 to 7 weeks, from July to August.

School Hours – School hours normally starts at 8.00 AM and ends at 4.30 PM. Teachers are expected to be at the school before 7.45 AM and be in the classroom by 7.50 AM. Teachers should remain in the school for at least 15 minutes after school is dismissed. Yard duty for students’ receiving and supervision on campus on a rotating basis is a part of a teacher’s routine.

Teaching Hours – The school schedule is based on 40 periods of 40-45 minutes per week. A full teaching load in a week is generally 20-25 periods. The non-contact periods/blocks are allocated for planning, preparation, classroom management, and general meetings with colleagues and parents,etc.

Enrichment – Activities include the arts, sports, clubs, enterprise, homework support, community service, and expeditions. Teachers are expected to contribute to the equivalent of two activities at least per year.

After School Meetings – Staff meetings are compulsory for all teachers and are held once a week after school. Teachers are also required to attend the after school collaborative planning meetings.

About Us

Beijing Enlighten School was established in 2019, it is a vibrant community, blending and balancing wisdom, beauty and culture of East and West. Based on the implementation of the CNC curriculum and IB teaching methodology, strategies and assessments are being creatively blended. BES is committed to the development of thoughtful learners and caring global stewards, within a community that is a model for the future in which we all live and grow in harmony.