Deputy Head of Secondary (Pastoral)(ID: 1283)

About Role

The Deputy Head works in close collaboration with the Head of Secondary in ensuring high quality pastoral care throughout the school. The Deputy Head is responsible for creating effective Positive Behaviour and Wellbeing standards throughout the Secondary School, as well as developing outstanding boarding provision. As an outstanding educator, the Deputy Head believes strongly in action research and is committed to participating in and leading professional learning and the sharing of best practise in progressive elementary and bilingual education.

Our School

Students come first at Dehong Schools. We take a holistic approach to every child’s learning and school experience, aiming to develop students’ character, their social skills and to enable them to fulfil their academic potential. Dehong Schools provide a dynamic and innovative integrated education programme encompassing the Chinese compulsory curriculum, Dulwich College International Schools’ educational philosophy and pedagogies, and the IB Diploma Programme, as well as world class facilities and outstanding faculty from China and around the world. Dehong teachers are committed to providing a variety of stimulating, challenging and fun learning experiences, both inside and outside the classroom.

Our Teacher Profile

At Dehong, students come first. And because teachers play an extraordinary role in nurturing our students to become confident, curious, and knowledgeable global citizens, we look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking the potential of our students.

Our teachers nurture and inspire their students today to make a positive difference in the world – living fully, living responsibly, and living sustainably. We empower our Academic Chinese Teachers to Live Worldwise.

Our Vision of Teachers

Our Worldwise Teachers:

•   Display self-control and flexibility and nurture these skills in learners

•   Promote a love of learning and student wellbeing

•   Show professional initiative and perseverance

•   Get on with others and have highly developed communication skills

•   Are committed to internationalism and equity

•   Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship

•   Promote academic rigour and holistic learning

A Worldwise Teacher values:

•   Evidence-based pedagogy and personalised student learning

•   A compassionate approach to complex problem-solving

•   High levels of student motivation and engagement

•   Professional collaboration and collective efficacy

A Worldwise Teacher's practice:

•   Lifelong learning and reflective practice

•   Reveals the complex and inter-disciplinary nature of learning content

•   Nurtures supportive and dynamic learning environments

•   Maximises every student’s opportunity to learn

•   Activates hard thinking processes and skills

Post-holder Qualifications, Experience

Additional Expectations

•   Teach lessons as agreed with the Head of Secondary (approximately 6 periods per week)

•   Lead and/or support a minimum of one (1) co-curricular activity (called QiDi)

•   Lead, attend and participate constructively in staff meetings

•   Lead and participate (including preparing students/activities) in assemblies, celebrations and extra-curricular events 

•   Collaborate with colleagues across Dehong schools and our Dulwich College International sister schools to share best practices across the network and participate in group-wide events as appropriate

•   Lead and support service learning and sustainability practices, events and programmes

•   Other teaching and learning related tasks as determined by the Principal

Qualifications:

(Essential for China Work Permit)

•   Bachelor’s degree in relevant/specialist subject area

•   Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or equivalent

•   Qualified Teacher Status in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USA, China

Skills/experience:

•   Demonstrated success in working with Secondary school students 

•   Demonstrated success in a school leadership role

•   A strong understanding of progressive pedagogy

•   Effective planning and time management

•   Creative and effective use of resources, including education technology

•   Ability to maintain student focus and active engagement on learning

•   Positive management of behaviour

•   Strong, clear communication and listening skills

•   Adaptable to varying contexts and an enthusiasm for working with all colleagues and parents 

•   Experience in working with EAL/ELL students 

•   Enthusiasm for curriculum study and development

•   Demonstrated experience in using a variety of assessment and feedback techniques

•   Demonstrated experience in raising achievement and setting aspirational targets

How to Apply

Dehong is a well-resourced school with highly motivated and academically successful students. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of Dehong Schools. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the chosen candidate. To apply for this position, you will need to include:

•   Applications should be submitted through our on-line application system by clicking the ‘Apply button’ on this page

•   For further information please see our website at careers.dehong.cn

Safe at School

Dehong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Chinese law.