Fettes College, one of the UK’s pre-eminent independent schools, and Bright Scholar, the largest operator of international and bilingual K-12 schools in China, seek an outstanding Deputy Head (Academic) to play a key role in establishing and leading Fettes College Guangzhou (FCG).

Opening in the Zengcheng District of Guangzhou in September 2020, this exciting new venture will bring the Fettes ethos to the Guangzhou area, one of China’s largest and most dynamic cities. FCG will be a co-educational boarding and day school with capacity for 2,200 pupils aged 2 to 18. It will be led by the Founding Head, Marco Longmore, who takes up post in Autumn 2019 and currently serves as Founding Head at Brighton College Dubai.

The role will report to the Senior Deputy Head and will work alongside the Heads of Section. The newly appointed Senior Deputy Head, Joel Worrall, joins FCG from Stroud School where he is currently Head. The successful candidate will lead on academic matters across the School with a particular focus on the international curricula delivered in the Middle and Senior schools. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to shape the academic life of a new school and to develop as a leader in a dynamic international setting.

The appointee will be an excellent teacher with a good track record of success in middle or senior leadership. He or she will combine a passion for outstanding teaching and learning with the organisational and people management skills to build the academic leadership team for a new school. Whilst experience of the IB is not essential, an affinity with the IB educational philosophy and values is important. Similarly, direct experience in boarding is not a pre-requisite but candidates should demonstrate a genuine resonance with holistic education and a willingness to engage fully in the life of a boarding school.

For further information on this role, including information on how

The closing date for applications is 0830hrs (BST) on Thursday 10th October 2019.

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