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Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning, Innovation & Development)

Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning, Innovation & Development)

Malvern College Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
10 August 2020
Apply by:
28 December 2019

Job overview

Malvern College Hong Kong is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning, Innovation & Development) for August 2020.

The Deputy Head will oversee and direct the School’s teaching and learning in liaison with the Headmaster, and other members of the Senior Management Team (SMT), Coordinators and others; and to lead innovation throughout the School.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and support the implementation, alignment and strategic development of the learning programme through strong pedagogical practices and effective assessment and reporting
  • Support the development of teaching and learning initiatives and programme developments at all levels across the College
  • Take a leading and active role in promoting professional learning on the campus and chair the Professional Learning Committee
  • Oversee and support areas of the learning programme that are organised across School sections such as;  libraries, services, outdoor education, life skills, service and sustainable development, activities, mother tongue language programme and K–12 academic teams
  • Lead the development and alignment of the process for collecting and analysing student data to provide effective tracking systems which support both targeted interventions and the capacity to make high level predictions of academic outcomes
  • Develop and implement effective methods to record and report achievement
  • Work with the Heads of Primary and Secondary, MYP & PYP Coordinators, Assistant ICT Manager, Educational Technology Leaders to lead teaching & learning and innovation throughout the School
  • Contribute to the Learning Leadership Team as a part of the School’s strategic development
  • Take a lead role in the overall leadership of the School in liaison with the Headmaster and Deputy Head (Academic, Pastoral & Logistics)
  • Assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs as may be reasonably requested by the Headmaster

Key Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and professional teaching qualification are essential; a higher degree desirable
  • Experience of working in international education
  • Experience of working in Primary and Secondary, ideally with experience of the IB continuum
  • Significant and proven leadership experience in schools
  • A passion for international education
  • Sensitive to cultural nuance, committed to inclusion and an advocate for diversity
  • Familiarity with IB (PYP, MYP and DP)
  • Good understanding of the role of technology within a learning environment
  • Awareness of current issues and trends in education - an ability to lead institutional thinking and high quality professional learning
  • Ability to develop a sense of community, generate trust and build influence with all constituent groups
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills: a good listener with a collaborative management style
  • An openness to assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs as may be reasonably requested by the Headmaster.

All applications should be submitted online via TES.  You are required to complete your online profile and supporting statement and upload your CV and photo.  You are also required to provide details of three referees.  

Contract Type:    Full time, Two Years

Start date:            10 August 2020 – 31 July 2022

Closing date:       28 December 2019

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview via Skype.  Candidates may be contacted at any stage after submitting their applications. 

Malvern College Hong Kong exists to provide a quality all round education for students and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks. Please note that we will need to take up the references provided in your application form prior to interview.

Please contact hr@malverncollege.org.hk for any queries about this role.  Please note that a CV will not be accepted in place of the online application form.

For further information about Malvern College Hong Kong, please visit our website at http://www.malverncollege.org.hk/. To find out more about the Malvern College International family, please visit www.malverncollegeinternational.org.

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About Malvern College Hong Kong

Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK) opened its doors to its first pupils in August 2018. This co-educational day school caters largely for international pupils, reflecting the truly multicultural nature of this vibrant city. Malvern College Hong Kong currently has 950 pupils in Prep 1 - Upper Sixth Form (Years 1-13) and will grow year on year to reach a capacity of around 1100 pupils in Years 1-13.

MCHK is located near the Science Park in the New Territories, with easy access by both road and rail from all areas around Hong Kong. With the added attraction of proximity to the Chinese University of Hong Kong as well as the Hong Kong Institute of Education, the area provides an excellent cultural and academic environment for teaching and learning.

MCHK is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, authorised to offer the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. The curricular programmes in Malvern College Hong Kong draw on the educational heritage and practices of Malvern College, UK, whilst being adapted to fit the context of Malvern College Hong Kong. Daily Chinese is taken by all pupils.

MCHK works closely with Malvern College in the UK where the Malvern College International team is based. Sharing the ethos of our mother school, we create a nurturing learning environment and place equal emphasis on stretching pupils’ potential and building character, with support from the strong pastoral system structured around the vertical House system. In short, the educational experience for pupils at Malvern College Hong Kong extends far beyond the structured curricular timetable. A full range of daily co-curricular activities including sports and the Arts and our programme of trips and expeditions is rapidly developing as the school grows.

The purpose-built campus offers a superb environment for learning and teaching. Spread over 7 floors, well-equipped classrooms and science laboratories are complemented by an indoor sports hall and 6-lane 25m swimming pool, an auditorium, a dance and drama studio, music rooms, seminar rooms and exhibition spaces. A 3-storey high library in the central atrium forms a vibrant hub of learning and independent study at the heart of the school, and a Skypitch with Astroturf tops off the building.

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