Deputy Head of Primary, HD Ningbo
HD Ningbo School
China
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2018 or sooner if possible
- Apply by:
- 17 December 2017
Job overview
The Opportunity
HD Ningbo, the first member of the Hurtwood House China family of schools, is seeking to appoint an outstanding leader to be our Deputy Head of Primary. This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious bilingual school, in an inspiring environment, and with the collegiate support of the Hurtwood House family in China and the UK.
The School
Following a successful opening in August 2014, HD Ningbo has quickly grown into the City’s leading bilingual school. Located in the district of Yinzhou, HD Ningbo sits on an outstanding 140,000m2 site and will grow to accommodate 2,000 students aged 3-18. Like the other schools within the Hurtwood House China family (Beijing, Shanghai & Qingdao), HD Ningbo delivers a unique dual immersion curriculum, blending the best of the Chinese National Curriculum with British education. The School not only benefits from being part of the successful network of HD Schools in China, but also from its strong relationship with Hurtwood House, our partner school in the UK.
The Person
We want our Deputy Head of Primary to be someone who:
- can help to implement the School’s vision and aims with conviction and clarity
- has successful curriculum leadership experience that illustrates a commitment to academic progress and the well-being of all pupils
- can ensure that teaching and learning are appropriately aligned with the School’s value added measures
- has leadership and management experience and will develop a collaborative and supportive culture amongst all staff
- can help to embed a commitment to high standards and success for all students in the Primary School
- is engaging, possesses excellent communication skills and has strong emotional intelligence
- is currently the Head of Department or Deputy Head of a highly regarded school
How to Apply
In order to apply, please consider the details of the candidate information pack, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school. Completed applications should be sent to ibbs.philippa@hurtwoodhousecn.com by the closing date.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th December 2017
Preliminary discussions with candidates will take place during November and early December. First round interviews will take place on a rolling basis and early application is therefore advised. Shortlisted candidates will be notified, and final round interviews arranged accordingly.
Hurtwood House China reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
Please contact Philippa Ibbs on +44 2077 887 937 or ibbs.philippa@hurtwoodhousecn.com should you wish to arrange an informal discussion about this role.
Safeguarding
HD Ningbo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to an appropriate criminal background check and satisfactory reference checks.
Attached documents
About HD Ningbo School
- HD Ningbo School
- 1367 Ningdong Road, Qiu’ai, Yinzhou District, Ningbo
- Zhejiang
- 315000
- China
Following its high-profile launch in 2014, HD Ningbo School has quickly become the City’s leading bilingual school. Set on a first-class campus in the Yinzhou district of Ningbo, the School offers a genuinely outstanding bilingual education that blends the best of British with the best of Chinese. The curriculum provides students with a broad and balanced learning experience – one in which tradition meets creativity, and East meets West.
HD Ningbo not only benefits from being part of the successful network of HD Schools in China (HD Shanghai, HD Beijing & HD Qingdao), but also from its strong relationship with Hurtwood House, our UK partner school. HD Ningbo draws on Hurtwood’s experience and expertise at providing an all-round education. Children not only achieve excellent academic results but also develop interests and skills to prepare them for the challenges of life beyond school. With this in mind, the curriculum at HD Ningbo offers a broad range of opportunities designed to develop intellectual growth, physical and emotional health, artistic endeavours, creativity and service to others.
The School is committed to fostering genuinely bilingual and bicultural students, enabling them to gain competency in Mandarin and English, as well as preparing them culturally for life in an increasingly interconnected world. The curriculum is taught using a dual-language immersion approach – students benefit from lessons delivered by native speakers of English and Chinese. As well as supporting students to become bilingual, the low pupil to teacher ratio enables HD Ningbo to deliver a highly personalised approach to learning.
We recognise that the success of HD Ningbo depends on the quality, wellbeing, and motivation of our staff. International leaders and teachers can therefore expect an excellent set of benefits, including
- a highly competitive salary and expatriate package.
- a commitment to professional development.
- a dedicated and passionate human resources and support team, committed to making life in China as comfortable as possible.
- opportunities to contribute to Hurtwood House China group-level strategy and practice.
- career progression opportunities that arise from being part of a rapidly expanding education group in a dynamic market.
HD Ningbo is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from persons who are appropriately qualified and suited to the positions available regardless of age, race, sex, disability, religion or belief.
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