Ref# 400

School Type: K-12 International School
Start Date: Aug-2024

1.Working Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 hours per day;
2.Position: Assistant Head of Secondary School;
3.Location: Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou;

Job Description

Strategic Matters
To assist the Head to develop vision and define plans for growth and development;
To provide professional leadership and management of teaching and learning throughout the Senior School and Junior High;
To quality assure teaching and manage improvement so that it secures high quality learning for all pupils, and that progress of all pupils is measured;
To promote the culture and pastoral care of the pupils encapsulated by the Wellington values and identities;

Leading People Through Good Relationships
To sustain effective, positive working relationships with all staff, pupils, parents, external bodies and the local community;
To be committed to developing an integrated school culture, with equal respect for staff of all nationalities;
To possess good communication skills and willing to adapt to the demands of a complicated and inclusive school;
To be able to provide support and guidance for all members of the school in academic matters;
To oversee effective transition from Primary to Senior School or Junior High;
To develop a positive relationship between the school and the wider community through cooperative ventures, publications, competitions and co-curricular activities;

Academic Management
To work with the Head to produce a clear vision for an effective academic programme that ensures success at IGCSE and beyond;
To work with the Head to deliver a clear education model, including assessment structures and the pastoral systems;
To lead by example, as a teacher and as a leader, setting appropriate expectations for staff and pupils in relation to standards of pupils’ achievements and the quality of teaching;
To support the continued development of excellent teaching at Wellington, remaining open to changes in pedagogy, whilst embedding best practice as it arises;
To oversee the process of setting academic targets for pupils and work with the academic teams in monitoring student progress and achievement, including planning for, and implementing, interventions and challenge;
To assist with the collection and use of school data (where appropriate) internally to support student development and externally to a wider group of stakeholders, including governors;

Teaching
Fulfil the duties of a part-time subject teacher where required. The teaching load attached to this role will be determined by the curriculum need when matched to the subject experience of the successful candidate;

Further Responsibilities
To assist the Head to achieve the highest standards of performance and self-discipline amongst all teaching and non-academic staff;
To manage parental concerns and communication, in conjunction with other leadership colleagues;
Oversee academic or pastoral matters of pupils in a designated age range;
To assist Head in recruitment matters;
To contribute to, and work with, the wider SMT to develop the induction programme for new staff;
To work closely with Admissions and Marketing to maintain the high-quality brand and school image;
Contribute to parent information sessions and community events to raise awareness and promote the school;
To mentor the PGCE and/or trainee teachers within the school and ensure their early career development is supported in line with whole school expectations;

Requirements

1.Chinese bilingual speaker or fluent English speaker (The ability to communicate in Chinese will be favorably considered);
2.Education: An undergraduate degree plus a recognized teaching qualification e.g. PGCE (Masters or NPQ style additional qualifications preferred);
3.Subject: Any discipline relevant to the Senior School or Junior High curriculum;
4.Clear criminal background check;
5.A minimum of 6 years working experience in high achieving schools;
6.A minimum of 2 years of prior leadership experience;
7.Close experience and an evidencable track record of success leading IGCSE/GCSE programmes is a must;

Salary and Benefits

1.Negotiable competitive salary based on experience and qualifications;
2.Free staff accommodation (fancy international compound opposite to the school gate with all the basic appliances provided);
3.Work visa provided;
4.International Medical insurance provided, dependent covered;
5.Free Lunch during workdays;
6.Return Flight reimbursement available upon contract completion;
7.Free tuition for two children;
8.Fully paid term holidays (summer, winter, Christmas etc.)