Assistant Head of Secondary

THE SCHOOL

The British School of Guangzhou is at the forefront of international education in China. Established in 2005 for students aged 1-18, our school is recognised for academic excellence leading to outstanding A-Level results and entry to top universities worldwide. We have two main campuses, BSG Nanhu (South Lake Campus) and BSG Olympic Park campus (Huangpu). The South Lake Campus is about 20-minute drive north of the city centre, enjoys picturesque views over Nanhu Lake and a golf course. All classrooms are attractively furnished, air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi and an interactive whiteboard or Smart TV. The school has impressive resources and facilities including music rooms, guided reading rooms, IT zones, science labs, a dance studio, sports gym, libraries, a theatre and two coffee shops for staff and parents. Outdoor facilities include three age-specific football pitches, a swimming pool, basketball courts, a well-equipped X-fit gym and an adventure playground. The Olympic Park campus is our new, purpose-built campus for Early Years and Primary students, located in the heart of Huangpu, this exciting Olympic Park building houses leading-edge facilities to support our collaborations with The Juilliard School and MIT — offering the very best performing arts and STEAM environments.

You can find more details of our school through the link to our website:

https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/en/our-schools/guangzhou

THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint two outstanding and experienced school leaders to offer guidance and inspiration as part of the Secondary Senior Leadership Team. As key members of the team, they will play a major role in supporting the operation of the school as well as deciding on future academic direction.

It is essential we appoint the best leaders to BSG, therefore your application should highlight your specific leadership strengths and areas of leadership interest. The specific job roles/responsibilities will be shared across the team of the Head of Secondary and four Secondary Assistant Headteachers. A specific skill in leading sixth form would be advantageous  A typical Assistant Head portfolio will include:

·Leading on a core learning area (e.g. Teaching Learning and Assessment, Pastoral Care, Curriculum etc)

·Line-management of several Subject and/or Year Leaders

·Oversight of several operational aspects (e.g. cover, duties, calendar, handbooks, etc)

·Input into common SSLT responsibilities (e.g. recruitment, induction, development planning, etc)

Candidates are encouraged to highlight any relevant experience as well as express any particular areas of interest.

There is a teaching commitment, which will be confirmed once the timetable is completed. Please clearly state which subject(s) you are able to teach, and to what level.

•Middle and/or Senior Leader experience.

•A degree in your specialist subject.

• A recognised teaching qualification.

• Considerable relevant teaching experience.

• Receptive to feedback.

• Ready to embrace change.

• Willingness to share good practice.

• Strong communication skills.

• Energetic and optimistic.

• Ability to mentor Middle Leaders.

• Be collaborative.

• Ambitious for our school.

OUR SCHOOLS

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are ambitious for our students, our people, and our schools. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually.

We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.

2022 IGCSE RESULTS

The two main criteria that are used to judge examination performance for 16 year olds in the UK are; achieving 5 grades at 'C' or above, and the number of the highest grades achieved. We are very proud that 100% of all examinations sat by the British School of Guangzhou students received grade 'C' or above.

This is a tremendous achievement, but our top students really shone with 62% of exams taken awarded either grade 'A*' or 'A '- the highest possible grades. This is compared to the UK's average of 29%, showing just how far ahead our students are as they move to university entry. 

A particular mention must go to the Science Department with 91% of grades awarded A*-A for Triple Science and to our Mandarin Department who recorded 100% A*-A grades.

2022 A-LEVEL RESULTS

With a 100% pass rate, our A-Level results are testament to our academic success and commitment to building a lifelong love of learning.

59% of exams taken by our students achieved an 'A' or 'A*' grade (UK average 44%).

81% achieved A*- B grades (UK average 70%)

It's worth mentioning that over 80% of students received A* in Further Maths, Physics and Geography.

Benefits

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of 14,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development to ensure our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Master’s in International Education from King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

TO APPLY:

The closing date for application is 28th February 2023. Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. Please visit us online at www.nordangliaeducation.jobs.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.