Deputy Head of Early Years
Anfield School
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2020
- Apply by:
- 9 April 2020
Job overview
Contract Term: 2 Years
Anfield is an independent Catholic, International School, comprising of a Primary school and 2 large Kindergartens, whose curriculum is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed by the English National Curriculum. Students aged from 2 to 11 years are provided with a high quality and globally-minded education. Anfield enjoys an enviable reputation as a thriving, dynamic, happy, caring and supportive environment with a strong family atmosphere.
Due to the expansion of the Organisation’s Senior Leadership Team, the School Board is looking for ambitious, imaginative Deputy Heads for our Early Years Section.
- Deputy Head of Early Years
The successful candidate will be outstanding teacher who is able to work in partnership with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School, staff and governors on the next stage of our school development journey. In this non-classroom based post as Deputy Head, you will prepare to participate fully in the busy life of the School as members of its Senior Leadership Team.
This role would suit either a candidate who is currently a Deputy Head or someone with extensive middle leadership experience looking to further their career.
The successful applicant will be:
- an experienced and outstanding teacher with QTS
- knowledgeable and up to date with current education practice, and be committed to your own professional development
- a positive leader with enthusiasm to motivate staff and encourage teamwork
- able to lead strategically and bring about significant improvement
- an approachable, innovative and confident leader with good interpersonal skills
- committed to raising pupils’ achievements through setting high standards and promoting effective teaching and learning
- able to work closely with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals
- a professional with vision, creativity, drive and enthusiasm who will contribute significantly to the continued development of our school
- able to lead on assessment and the monitoring, analysis and evaluation of pupil achievement data
- an inspirational coach and mentor
- committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity
- committed to our Catholic ethos
In addition, the successful applicant will:
- have a passion to inspire pupils and do whatever it takes to achieve success
- have proven experience of effective leadership in influencing improvement at a whole school level
- have a proven track record of significantly raising standards in an EYFS school setting
- have experience of managing others and supporting them to develop their teaching practice
- have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be experienced in establishing and maintaining good professional relationships
- be willing to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the School
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- B.Ed (Hons) or PGCE with QTS
- a minimum of 4 years’ experience of teaching the EYFS in the UK or an international school setting
- leadership and management experience
- exceptional communication skills/English language skills
- high levels of ICT capability
Prospective candidates are invited to view our website at www.anfield.edu.hk where further details and our official application form should be completed and submitted together with an accompanying letter to: hr-anfield@anfield.edu.hk. Only official Anfield application forms will be considered.
(Please state the position for which you are applying in the email subject box)
Closing Date: 10th April 2020
Interviews in Hong Kong and/or by video conference during March and April 2020
Anfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to the post is subject to an enhanced CRB check in UK or the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) in Hong Kong.
Contact information
Anfield School (Primary Section)
No. 1 Lung Pak Street, Tai Wai, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
Anfield International Kindergarten (Early Years Section)
5 Cumberland Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Laguna Verde, 8 Laguna Verde Avenue, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Attached documents
About Anfield School
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to ensure each child is given a solid foundation of learning, has a sense of self-confidence and self-belief, and is self-motivated, flexible and cooperative.
MISSION STATEMENT
Anfield is a Catholic school, in an international setting, where all are committed to creating a loving and joy-filled environment that is inspired by Jesus Christ. Anfield is a culturally diverse environment where all children are challenged, both academically and spiritually, to embrace and expand their international connections, enabling them to achieve their full potential and thrive within the global community.
GOALS
- To encourage the development in all students, the qualities of personal responsibility, consideration, courtesy and respect in their relationships with one another, their teachers, the local and global community and the environment.
- To work for excellence in all academic, cultural and sporting endeavours, stimulating excitement in learning and requiring discipline in study, whatever the ability of the child.
- To encourage children to be self-motivated, to strive to do their best in everything they do and to have confidence to take risks.
- To encourage children in independent and critical thinking about the standards and values in society and the global community, and to discover and develop a personal faith to guide them throughout their lives.
- To develop in each child a knowledge, understanding and respect for the Catholic faith.
- To prepare children for their next stage of learning in an internationally-minded environment that encourages high standards of achievement and a life-long love of learning.
- To provide an environment where everyone in our school community feels safe and is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
- To continually move forward, through innovation, creativity and endeavour, and to explore the world with its myriad of opportunities and challenges.
VALUES
In support of our school’s vision and mission statement and stated goals, all students are expected to uphold the following tenets. These are not rules but values that are rooted in the Mission statement, which actively encourage positive behaviour and form the foundation of our school’s behavioural policy.
- To be honest at all times
- To respect myself and others
- To treat others with kindness
- To respect my property and the property of others
- To be responsible
- To always try my best
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