Main Tasks:

Working in partnership with the Principle, and all staff to ensure –
Teaching and Learning
- Be a pedagogical leader of the School; lead, coordinate and review the development and implementation of the school curriculum, including resourcing, professional development, curriculum planning, best practice, learning, assessment and reporting.
- Have a thorough understanding of the purpose and aims of the School’s curriculum, and ensure this is communicated effectively to all staff.
- To foster a passion for learning, an excellent work ethic, and a culture of high expectations in which both staff and students are driven to fulfill their potential.
- To oversee curriculum development, lesson planning and schemes of work
- To monitor and evaluate curriculum provision, and liaise with subject teachers, as appropriate, to implement departmental action plans.
- To ensure a personalized approach to learning is adopted throughout the School.
- To liaise with the ESL department regarding the development and collation of Individual Education Plans for students.
- To develop the best combination of International and Chinese approaches to deliver a personalized bi-lingual curriculum.
- To ensure that technology is used effectively to support learning.
- To ensure a consistent and high-quality approach to assessment and reporting.

Communication and Co-operation
- To work co-operatively and supportively with all staff.
- To develop a collaborative and supportive culture amongst all staff, in which information, ideas and resources are shared between colleagues.
- To take on direct line management responsibility for teaching staff as directed by the Principal.
- Carry out staff appraisals and development in line with School policy.
- To ensure that each classroom is an attractive orderly place where equipment and resources are well managed.
- To co-ordinate staff cover and liaise with office staff regarding staff absences.
- To identify opportunities for staff CPD and to ensure a strong professional development framework is in place.
- To assist the Leadership Team in the strategic vision for the School.

Administrative Function
- To assist the Principal in the smooth day-to-day operation of the School.
- To lead on data management functions associated with Teaching and Learning (including, but not limited to, assessment data, student progress data and teacher performance data).
- To oversee various administrative functions associated with classroom management e.g. attendance registers, homework diaries and improvement of students’ behavior.
- To participate in leadership, department and parent meetings.
- To play a full part in the corporate life of the School and support the School’s image in the community.
- To attend meetings and undertake duties as reasonably requested by the Principal.
- Support the marketing team at open days and other events to promote the school and recruit students.

Person Specification:
Experience and Knowledge
- A minimum of two years’ relevant leadership experience (required). At least three years of relevant teaching experience (required).
- Excellent working knowledge of the UK National Curriculum - knowledge of IGCSE & A-level curriculum and assessment (required).
- High levels of subject knowledge (required).
- Experience of working with students who have English as a Second Language (desirable).
- Experience working in the independent sector and/or in a bilingual school (desirable).
Qualification
- Hold a relevant degree from an established university.
- PGCE or QTS

Personal Qualities
- Proven leadership qualities, with ability to command respect from students, staff and parents alike.
- Excellent administrative and organizational abilities.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Ability to understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of an international school community.
- Ability to stretch the most able, whilst also ensuring the curriculum is accessible to all.
- Ability to inspire students with a love of learning.
- Willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life.
- Strong personal-relations and team-working skills.
- Ability to use ICT to enhance learning.
- Energy, charisma and dynamism with the vision and drive to create productive learning environments and excellent outcomes for all learners.
- Rigorous can-do attitude, positive, flexible team player with a sense of humor.

Benefits:
 1. Additional housing allowance;
 2. Relocation reimbursement, including transportation and hotel fees;
 3. Annual flight reimbursement;
 4. Commercial medical insurance;
 5. Work visa application and renewal by company;
 6. Training opportunities.