SEN Head of School, Hong Kong
Anfield School
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 16 June 2022
Job overview
Contract Term: 3 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.
Our new SEN primary school (St. Bosco Koon Ying School) is due to open in August 2022, and therefore we are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader for August 2022. This person will build on the successes of our existing schools, supporting the opening of, and developing, the SEN school to becoming outstanding in all areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new provision that will change SEN children’s lives for the better. The post will be on a three-year renewable contract basis and the starting date for this position is August 2022.
Opportunity (August 2022)
SEN Head of School
As SEN Head of School you will be:
- a well-qualified and experienced SEN educator
- passionate about learning and teaching, internationally minded, setting high expectations for every SEN student and every teacher
- an outstanding SEN classroom practitioner with skills and a thorough knowledge of EYFS and the English National Curriculum
- able to nurture and further develop the school’s academic, pastoral, social and cultural achievements
- committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- experienced at Senior Management Level with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in continuing school improvement
- responsive to the wider school community
- willing to support our Catholic ethos
With an excellent pupil: teacher ratio, a happy atmosphere and dedicated and enthusiastic teaching staff, this is a wonderful opportunity for a talented Head of School to make his/her personal mark.
Hong Kong is a vibrant and exciting city in which to live and work.
Requirements
Prospective candidates must have a proven track record as a senior leader in a SEN school, a degree, a professional teaching qualification, fluency in English and a desire to contribute in a challenging but rewarding environment.
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: 16th June 2022
Interviews in Hong Kong and/or by video conference during May and June 2022
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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