Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning, Innovation & Development)

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.