Assistant Head of Junior High

MAIN PURPOSE

Wellington College Hangzhou is seeking an experienced Assistant Head of Junior High to assist the Head of Junior High School to develop the strategic leadership of the High School.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 STRATEGIC MATTERS

1. To assist the Head of Junior High School to develop the strategic leadership of the High School.

2. To provide professional leadership and management of teaching and learning throughout the High School in partnership with SMT.

3. To ensure that teaching secures high quality learning for all students and that progress of all students is measured.

4. To promote the culture of academic excellence and pastoral care of the School encapsulated by the Huili values and identities.

LEADING PEOPLE THROUGH GOOD RELATIONSHIPS

1. To sustain effective, positive working relationships with all staff, students, parents, external bodies and the local community. 

2. To be committed to developing an integrated school culture, with parity of esteem for staff of all nationalities.

3. To possess good communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of a bilingual school.

4. To be able to provide support and guidance for all members of the Junior High School in academic matters.

5. To devise an effective options process for IGCSEs and assist in the transition into 6th form.

ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT

1. To work with SMT to deliver a clear vision and education model for an effective Grade 9 and 10 academic programme that ensures future success at IGCSE and beyond.

4. To lead by example as a teacher and as a leader, setting appropriate expectations for staff and students in relation to standards of students’ achievements and the quality of teaching. 

5. To promote and monitor the continued development of excellent teaching at Huili, remaining open to changes in pedagogy whilst embedding best practice as it arises. 

6. To oversee the process of setting academic targets for Junior High School students and work with the academic teams in monitoring student progress and achievement, including planning for and implementing interventions and challenge. 

7. To assist with the collection and use of school data (where appropriate) internally to support student development and externally to a wider group of stakeholders, including governors.   

8. To lead the Heads of Department to ensure high standards, consistency and development across Junior High. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Teacher Qualification: Must have Teacher License

Language: English speaker or Chinese speaker

Experience: A minimum of 6 years working experience ;

A minimum of 3 years’ experience of academic leadership

HOW TO APPLY:

Please attach your CV together with a cover letter here. 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Wellington College China schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Assessment and testing of applicants’ suitability to work with children is an integral part of the selection process. 

Further details of the above position are available in the file of Job Description below. 

For more information about Wellington College Hangzhou, please click ‘Learn More about this school’ in the bottom. 

Should you have any further questions, please email us at jobs.hangzhou@wellingtoncollege.cn.