Information for Prospective Candidates

Thank you for your interest in Myddelton College Jinhua. We hope you find the following information helpful and look forward to receiving your application. CONTENTS

1. ABOUT US

Myddelton College Jinhua 01

Mission, vision, and objective 02

School curriculum 03

2. MYDDELTON COLLEGE FAMILY

Myddelton College UK 04

Myddelton College Dongguan 05

3. SCHOOL LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS 06

4. STAFF BENEFITS 09

5. LIVING IN JINHUA

About Jinhua 10

Cost of living 12

Shopping 13

Transportations 13

Weather 17

Landmarks & Traveling 18

Food & Dining 19

Culture 20 ABOUT US Myddelton College Jinhua

Myddelton College Jinhua (MCJ) is a 14-18 years co-educational school, which reflects the values, culture and curriculum of its sister school: Myddelton College in the UK, but which retains its own individuality and ability to guide its own future.

We are the second overseas branch school for Myddelton College and are located in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China, which is 1 hour 45 minutes South West of Shanghai on the High-Speed Train. Jinhua, a burgeoning and prosperous city with 5.6 million inhabitants holds a mix of traditional and modern urban culture. With the rapid development of the Chinese economy, more and more foreigners are coming to Jinhua to work, study, and live. The cost of living is remarkably low and generous tax subsidies are available to foreign staff.

In these uncertain times with the ongoing pandemic, candidates should be aware that Jinhua is currently one of the safest cities in the world with no cases being reported for many months. Normal daily life continues for all citizens, local or expatriate, without the need for fear or social restrictions. The climate is ideal with sunshine all year round and the local currency (RMB) is on an upward curve against the US dollar and GBP.

MCJ offers a fusion of traditional British education, with the associated benefits which a Boarding School affords, and includes both Cambridge International and Edexcel Examinations in its curriculum, and all subjects are taught in English. Students live and learn on the spacious and leafy Jinhua Campus, study for IGCSE and A Level qualifications, and prepare for admission to top universities in the world as well as a broad range of other further education establishments.

Looking after the welfare of our staff is a key priority and opportunities exist for paid devolved leadership projects and as the school grows to its full capacity of 660 students over the next three years, there will be many opportunities for internal promotion in most management and leadership roles. The award winning architect designed school is brand new and offers state of the art facilities in all departments.

MCJ respects equity in teaching and learning as well as supporting both Chinese and international staff members to offer high-quality professional development on a regular basis. More importantly, we provide a comprehensive system to help employees enhance their teaching CV, gain extra certifications and we offer Chinese language learning.

We offer many excellent fringe benefits too, such as worldwide comprehensive health insurance, performance related bonuses, paid vacation, all-inclusive accommodation and return annual flight tickets. Salaries are high, reflective of experience, potential and contributions and are negotiable with the Headmaster on appointment.

We firmly believe that we are an outstanding school which cares not only about our pupils needs, but also those of our teachers. 1 Aims

Our four aims: inspire, engage, encourage and cultivate, provide a clear sense of purpose to drive the delivery of our education.

Inspire We inspire all students to set high standards for themselves, develop a love of learning, a sense of curiosity and an ability to think independently. Encourage We encourage students, staff and parents to develop a sense of well-being and students are encouraged to develop their emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Engage We engage with and develop positive relationships with existing and potential students, staff, parents and the wider community. Cultivate We cultivate an outstanding learning environment and invest heavily in staff development, the facilities and the daily operation of the School.

Values

Our values shape everything that we do.

Scholarship We have confidence in ourselves and the ability to think and act independently. We are ambitious for ourselves and others. Fellowship We respect and are tolerant of one another, we are honest and are guided by strong moral principles. We are kind to one another at all times. Resilience We have the courage and resilience to recover from any challenges or difficulties and we take responsibility for all our actions

Our pupils are encouraged to be creative and intellectually curious; to approach new opportunities with confidence; and to learn to think for themselves while being mindful of the needs and views of others.

2 School Curriculum

We embrace the characteristics of a British Public School Education, with the integration of quality teaching and academic stretch and challenge. Students follow the Cambridge International IGCSE and A-LEVEL system of internationally recognised courses, it is recognised by more than 10,000 universities in 140+ countries around the world. Our leavers seamlessly apply to world-renowned universities. Students can apply for their ideal university by choosing advantageous subjects according to their own strengths and interests.

Myddelton has already developed a formidable academic reputation. This is achieved by high quality teachers, assisted by dedicated administrative and support staff, who together foster a broad curriculum for able students, which seeks to:

Encourage intellectual advancement, curiosity and creativity in a stimulating, challenging but cooperative academic environment; Develop a love of learning, general study skills and team work; Provide opportunities for cultural, linguistic, scientific, and physical enrichment and an awareness of, and service to, the school, local, national and global community and heritage; Prepare young adults for entry to the very best universities, either in the UK or abroad; Enable students to enter the adult world with the knowledge and self-belief to fulfill their potential.

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Myddelton College UK

Myddelton College was founded in 1859. It is a famous private boarding school. It is located at the foot of the famous Denby Castle and dates back to the 13th century. The family seat is named after the Middleton family which has Royal connections.

Myddelton College in the United Kingdom covers an area of 37.5 acres. It is a traditional boarding school for male and female students. The enrollment age group is between 8-18 years old. The school is rated as a model school in the UK that adopts Microsoft's high-tech teaching methods (there are only two Microsoft model schools in the UK). All students use Microsoft Surface to approach unlimited learning resources and manage learning tasks. “Learning through the Outdoors" at Myddelton College is an innovative approach to learning.

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Myddelton College Dongguan Haide Bilingual School

In 2018, the first Myddelton College opened the first branch with the Guangdong Haide Group and jointly build the Myddelton College Dongguan. As the first high-end bilingual school featured by science and innovation education in the Guangdong- Hong Kong- Macao greater bay area, the school covers an area of more than 33 acres with a construction area of 189,000 square meters.

The school implements the dual-track mode of domestic quality basic education and international elite education and is committed to cultivating future-oriented talents with a profound cultural and scientific foundation, extensive social participation, strong independent development ability, ability to adapt to the needs of social development and change, and national feelings, innovative thinking and global competence.

Myddelton College Dongguan provides high-quality resources such as innovative education concept, Microsoft high-tech wisdom teaching, Chinese and foreign synchronous classes, domestic and foreign research, outdoor development courses, and guidance for world-famous universities to help Haide Bilingual School achieve a better future. 5 Shanghai

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Jinhua School Location And Accommodation

Myddelton College Jinhua is situated in Jinhua City. It borders the provincial capital of Hangzhou to the northwest, Quzhou to the southwest, Lishui to the south, Taizhou to the east, and Shaoxing to the northeast.

Accommodation can be arranged by the school, and is of a high standard, with all modern conveniences, and within easy reach of the school. Appointed staff may also choose their own accommodation and receive a housing allowance, if they so wish .

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Staff Accommodation 600m

Shopping Mall, KFC, Starbucks, etc.

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8 STAFF BENEFITS

Welfare Package Structure At the time of publication, the exchange rate is 1 GBP = 8.72 RMB

A bonus of 10% per year of the Employee’s base salary will be paid at the end of the Gratuity successfully completed contract and on renewal of an enhanced contract.

Fully furnished all-inclusive accommodation within walking distance of the school is Accommodation provided. Alternatively, staff may choose a generous and comparable housing allowance in lieu.

Health Insurance Worldwide fully inclusive Health insurance is provided.

An Apple MacBook Air laptop is provided for use as well as all necessary subject Teaching Supplies textbooks and teachers’ resource books.

All applicable salary and any allowances or bonuses paid as salary are subject to Chinese Taxes tax. Tax rates are significantly lower than in the UK.

Resettlement Up to 2000 RMB for singles and 3000 RMB for couples or families, reimbursed upon Allowance provision of receipts.

Professional Professional Development is encouraged and ample opportunities exist for colleagues to Development enhance their CV. Allowances are available for personal development courses.

Sick Leave Sick leave is available in line with Chinese and local laws.

One-way flight to/from China from/to the designated ‘home’ country at the beginning Flight reimbursement and end of contract. range & frequency In addition, a return economy flight between China and the ‘home’ country will be paid each academic year, up to a maximum sum of 10,000 RMB.

Fully paid holidays including National Holidays and School Vacations，Spring Vacation, Summer Vacation, and Christmas Vacation; Other Benefits Chinese Festival Gifts; Free Chinese Lessons Free staff trips and excursions 100% tuition fees at MCJ for dependent children

9 LIVING IN JINHUA About Jinhua

The history of Jinhua dates back to the 2nd century BC, when it was a county subordinate to Shaoxing. It was given the name Jinhua under the Sui dynasty in AD 598 and later became the seat of a prefecture. The present city and its walls date to the Yuan dynasty in 1352.

Jinhua, alternately romanized as Kinhwa, is a prefecture-level city in central Zhejiang province in eastern China. Jinhua is rich in red soil and forest resources. The Jinhua or Wu River flows through the Lan and Fuchun to the Qiantang River beside Hangzhou, which flows into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. In medieval China, it formed part of the water network feeding supplies to the southern end of the Grand Canal. It is best known for its dry-cured Jinhua ham.

Jinhua City is 300 km south of Shanghai, with an area of 11,000 km² and a residential population of 5.56 million. As the fourth largest metropolis in Zhejiang, Jinhua is one of the most affluent and fastest growing regions in mainland China. Its GDP is growing at 7.8% annually, while its per capita income far exceeds China’s national average level.

Zhejiang Province covers a land area of 105,500 km² with a residential population of 56.57 million. Though one of the smallest provinces in terms of land area, it is one of the most vigorous and fastest growing provinces in China with outstanding performance in major economic indicators.

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Cost of living JINHUA

Statistics can be misleading. How much a person spends a month in Jinhua is determined by their lifestyle choices. Travelling around the city is very cheap. A taxi ride to the airport will cost 130 RMB. To make life even easier, there is also Didi (similar to Uber) and this is hugely cheaper than in the UK and on the whole, cheaper than taxis.

Fresh produce, such as fruit and veg, is available from local vendors at a much lower cost than in UK supermarkets. Utilities are also cheaper than in the UK.

However, home comforts and imported goods can understandably be expensive. For example; a 30g bar of Dairy Milk will cost you 15RMB and a big bag of Tyrells crisps 35RMB. However, owing to our proximity to Australia and New Zealand, imported wines are on a par with the UK. A Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for example ranges from 85RMB to 150RMB.

Expats who would like to live cheaply can ‘rough it’ by eating at a small ‘local’ restaurant for dinner, for as little as 15 RMB. For those looking for a more high-end dining experience, there is a vast choice of upscale restaurants as well.

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Shopping JINHUA

Jinhua reigns supreme when it comes to shopping, specially in Yiwu that it called the Ocean of World shopping. Familiar (affordable) names such as Walmart, H&M, and Gap are also in abundance across the city. Many expats do their grocery shopping online. ‘Feiniu of RT Mart’ are all very reliable and well- stocked grocery delivery services. Delivery is very cheap, if not free, when you spend over a certain threshold, and the variety of stock on offer is impressive.

The Chinese have really taken to shopping online hence why Jinhua is home to the biggest online store in the world, Taobao. Think of eBay and Amazon on steroids and you are on the right lines! Visa and Mastercard are accepted online and in stores, but when you move to Jinhua your bank account will come with a Union Pay card – this is equivalent to Electron/Link in the UK and is one of the fastest growing payment systems in the world.

For the most part, Jinhua is a cash-free city where you pay for most day-to-day goods using a WeChat or AliPay app on your mobile phone. WeChat is similar to WhatsApp – only you can run your entire life through it!

Transportations

Jinhua enjoys convenient transportation, being the communications center in southeast China between coastal and inland areas.Jinhua High-speed Railway network has connected with Hangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Beijing and other first-tier cities. Now Jinhua residents can reach Hangzhou with in half an hour and have sharing the economic benefits brought about by the convenient transportation.

Yiwu Airport offers airlines destined for Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Qingdao, and Hong Kong. 13 Jinhua High-speed Railway network has connected with Hangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Beijing and other first-tier cities. Now Jinhua residents can reach Hangzhou with in half an hour and have sharing the economic benefits brought about by the convenient transportation.

Tourist Cities High-speed Railway Time Beijing 6:43’ Shanghai 1:29’ Guangzhou 5:55’ Hangzhou 0:37’

Hangzhou

The capital city of Zhejiang province and its economic,cultural,science and educational center,Hangzhou is one of the central cities in the Yangtze River Delta. A popular City of Scenic Tourism,it also ranks among the first batch of National Historical and Cultural Towns.Located in the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta,western tip of the Hangzhou Bay, it is the crossing point of the extension of “Silk Road Economic Belt” and “21st Century Maritime Silk Road,and a strategic hub along the “Online Silk Road”.

Shanghai

Located at the estuary of the Yangtze River in eastern China and facing he Pacific Ocean,Shanghai sprawls across an area of over6,340.5 square kilometers with a population of 24.2378 million in 2018.Shanghai is China’s most thriving economic center and also a pioneer in China’s reform and opening-up,as well as innovation. As a world-renowned tourism destination and an international cultural exchange center,Shanghai organizes a large numbers of cultural activities.International tourists journeyed here 8.93 million times in 2018.The city boasts a rich and profound culture with 131 museums and 23 public libraries.It also held 175 intentional and domestic sporting events during the year.

14 15 16 LIVING IN JINHUA Weather

Jinhua has a humid subtropical climate with four distinctive seasons, characterised by hot, humid summers and chilly, cloudy and drier winters (with occasional snow).

The mean annual temperature is 17.33 °C (63.2 °F), with monthly daily averages ranging from 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in January to 29.0 °C (84.2 °F) in July.

The city receives an average annual rainfall of 1,450 millimeters (57.1 in) and is affected by the plum rains of the Asian monsoon in June when average relative humidity also peaks.

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Landmarks & Traveling

Jinhua Architecture Park, a collection of 17 pavilions designed by Chinese and international architects, set on the banks of the Yiwu River.

China's Wuju opera theatre, mainly for opera, ballet, drama, concerts, variety show comprehensive cultural facilities, is one of the landmark buildings of Jinhua city.

Jinhua is a perfectly located hub from which you can easily access and explore all of China and South East Asia. High-speed railway is the most convenient and fast way to travel between cities.

Jinhua High-speed Railway network has connected with Hangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Beijing, and other first-tier cities. Now Jinhua residents can reach Hangzhou within half an hour and have shared the economic benefits brought about by convenient transportation.

Yiwu Airport, 30 minutes away, offers airlines destined for Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Qingdao, and Hong Kong.

Within the city, the bus is the easiest and quickest mode of transport as traffic can be bad, especially at rush hour. Buses can be convenient with a little Mandarin.

For short trips, many ex-pats purchase an electric scooter or bicycle. A brand new scooter can cost anything from 800 to 4000RMB. As mentioned previously, taxis are extremely cheap and very plentiful. Didi, the equivalent of Uber, is even cheaper than standard taxis, and is used daily by many staff.

‘Ctrip’ is the China equivalent of Expedia and on their website, you can book short city breaks, bullet train tickets or luxurious beach holidays. When exploring China, despite not leaving the country, you must travel with your passport as you will not be able to check-in to your hotel without it.

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Dining is on a huge and varied scale in the city. ‘Local’ restaurants such as dumpling and noodle houses will fill you up for only one or two pounds per person and the experience of gesturing and pointing at pictures to order what you want (until your Mandarin can get you to a conversational level!) is half the fun. Western brands such as Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Papa John’s, McDonalds, KFC (to name but a few) are all here too.

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The Chinese culture is fascinating. The traditions are second to none. Family is at the very centre of Chinese life and this is endearing to see. Festivals such as the Dragon Boat Festival, Tomb Sweeping, Mid-Autumn Festival, and of course Chinese New Year, immerse you in the magic of the Orient.

As with a move to any country however, one must be aware and tolerant of the differences between one’s home culture and the culture in China.

Our induction programme for new staff covers what new residents will need to know to enjoy life in Jinhua.

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