Appointment of Director
Radley College
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2017
Job overview
The Swire Chinese Language Centre for Oxford
Oxford High School & Radley College
Radley College and Oxford High School are delighted to be working with the Swire Chinese Language Foundation as part of their national scheme for the encouragement of the Chinese Language. The aim is to set up programmes in partnership with local schools which allow students from all backgrounds to learn Chinese and, over time, for these programmes to be self-sustaining. It is a powerful and exciting vision.
We are looking for the first Director of the programme to start in April 2017, with the aim being to establish contacts over the Summer term in advance of a September launch. It is envisaged that pilot programmes could begin during that period and the appointment date is flexible for the right candidate. We are looking for an ambitious educationalist with a passion for and expertise in, the Chinese Language.
A job description and person specification can be found on Radley College’s website www.radley.org.uk together with details of how to apply.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Radley College
Radley College is an independent school based in Oxfordshire for boys aged 13-18. It is a Church of England school.
Warden
John Moule
Values and vision
Radley College has several strategic priorities. Firstly, it seeks to foster a sense of intellectual curiosity amongst its students. The school intends to develop this through its curriculum, exchanges, trips, academic partnerships, online learning, language teaching, societies, and invited speakers.
The school’s highest priority remains its provision of effective pastoral care. It aims to, underpinned by its Christian ethos, strive to develop values, confidence, and resilience in students which will strengthen and prepare them for future challenges they face. In addition, the school aims to accomplish the goal of preparing students for later life through its provision of careers advice, university preparation, curriculum innovation, and effective links with its former pupils. At the school there is also a keenness to embrace technology when it comes to teaching.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
“Throughout the school, including the sixth form, the quality of pupils’ achievements and learning is exceptional, reflecting the challenging and stimulating curriculum, the excellent provision for pupils needing learning support, outstanding opportunities to engage in a wide range of activities, and the excellent quality of teaching. In particular, pupils think independently, develop high quality literacy and numeracy skills, and show considerable creative imagination and technique.”
View Radley College’s latest ISI report
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