? In depth knowledge of child development and early years education for the 3-6 years age range
? Knowledge and understand of approaches to bilingual education and learning e.g. early immersion
? Knowledge of child centred, play based pedagogy
? Knowledge of relevant research documents.
? Recent management / leadership experience in an early years context (3-6 years)
? Experience of successfully working as a teacher in a variety of contexts, including some early years experience
? Experience of managing and appraising staff
? experience of the management of resources, including human, and having regard to financial resources
? Ability to assimilate new initiatives and approaches and interpret information.
? Ability to negotiate targets, monitor their delivery and evaluate practice
? Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
? Ability to lead and contribute to workforce development
? Ability to work on own initiative
? Ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines,
? Ability to determine priorities and delegate where necessary
? Proven ability to :
? listen to and respect the views of others
? state own ideas clearly and objectively
? challenge when appropriate
? ask for and act upon advice
? support colleagues
? Has demonstrable skills in planning for effective delivery
? Able to evidence successful practice in assuring quality of delivery and practice
? English spoken language skills

ACCOUNTABILITIES / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
? Be clear in your language and communication with others
? Build open and honest relationships using language appropriate to the development of the child and the family culture and background
? Ensure effective partnership working with parents built on mutual respect
? Provide written reports that are clear and concise
? Promote the International Curriculum and support the key principles and policies of the programme
? Ensure effective planning, Learning and Teaching, assessment and recording throughout the Kindergarten in conjunction with the Chinese principal
? Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children in the Kindergarten
? Recognise and take considered action in such situations
? Use trust and understanding to make considered judgments
? Follow agreed policy guidelines
? Carry out observations and assessment of teaching staff
? Ensure planning is in place and review long term Teaching and Learning Plans
? Translate policy into practice
? Ensure the well being of children through effective pastoral systems in conjunction with Chinese principal

? To ensure that all polices are implemented by all staff
? To contribute directly to Learning and Teaching when appropriate to do so
? Monitor the quality of teaching on a regular basis
? Ensure the curriculum is followed throughout the Kindergarten by all staff
? Chair regular staff meetings
? Oversee parent teacher meetings and other events where there is interface with the community
? Be aware of issues to do with budgets, recruitment and other resource management practices
? Be responsible for a system of performance management for all staff in the Kindergarten and use data for a cycle of continuous improvement and staff development
? Lead staff meetings and other professional development activities