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Director of Education
Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)
Shanghai, China
- Expired
- Salary:
- In addition to a highly competitive salary, benefits include: high quality housing, business class flights, bonus scheme and dependents’ package.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2020 (or earlier)
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2019
Job overview
About Dipont Education
Dipont has pioneered the delivery of international programmes for Chinese students since 2003. We manage a network of 26 international curricula centres based in some of China’s top schools, delivering A Level, Advanced Placement or IB Diploma Programmes with over 6,000 students on roll. Dipont are also developing a network of high-quality K-12 independent schools. New campuses successfully opened in August 2018 in partnership with King’s College School, Wimbledon and two prestigious Chinese schools. Other new school projects (to open over the next 4 years) are currently in development.
Our head office is based in downtown Shanghai, but our schools extend from the north to the south of China with a high proportion located in the provinces close to Shanghai.
The international education market for Chinese students has seen phenomenal development over the past 10 years and that progress continues. Dipont has been at the heart of this development and continues to be an innovator in the field. With over 1500 staff across the group, supporting more than 10,000 students within our schools and out-of-school programmes, we aim to develop young people into reflective learners, critical thinkers and confident communicators able to succeed in further study at university level and in their future careers.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Director of Education, based in our Shanghai head office, who will oversee all aspects of teaching and learning in our international curricula centres, lead our curriculum development and training teams and support our new school projects in an advisory capacity.
Reporting to the CEO and divisional vice presidents, the successful applicant will take overall responsibility for educational matters across the group. This very senior level role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced headteacher looking to take the next step and undertake a post with a broader remit. For someone who has prior experience in a similar role, China is an extremely exciting region to operate in.
The Director of Education, with a team of deputy directors, provides guidance to principals based in our network of schools who directly manage over 400 teachers. Setting policies, evaluating the quality of teaching and learning, establishing new strategies to move the programmes forward and appointing teaching and leadership staff are essential aspects of the role.
In leading the curricula development and training teams, there is a real opportunity to design innovative programmes that meet the needs of schools and students whilst supporting and developing both expatriate and Chinese teachers. Providing support to our Executive Principals in our K-12 independent schools is centred around curricula, training and quality assurance.
Applications are invited from candidates with:
- Headship experience in large-scale schools in at least two locations (ideally internationally)
- Operational ability to deal with a wide range of situations in various locations and the ability to advise senior leadership in schools and on a corporate level
- Personal expertise in curricula development or experience of leading curriculum specialists
- A track record in delivering high-quality professional development programmes
- Excellent presentation skills and the ability to innovate and inspire
- A passion for international educational development
The role commands an excellent salary and benefits package commensurate with a position of this seniority. In addition to a highly competitive salary, benefits include: high quality housing, business class flights, bonus scheme and dependents’ package. The position will be offered on an initial three-year contract term with annual renewal thereafter. The role will officially start from August 2020 but an earlier start date is also feasible depending upon the availability of the successful applicant.
To Submit an Application
Please email a CV and covering letter to Vanessa Cumbers, Recruitment Director: vanessa.cumbers@dipont.com or please contact Ms Cumbers for further information and informal discussion.
Website: www.dipont.com
About Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)
- Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)
- 33rd Floor, 1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an
- Shanghai
- 200040
- China
Dipont Education is at the forefront of changing the way education is thought about and delivered in China. In addition to establishing and managing schools with elite Chinese and international partners, Dipont also provides innovative curricular and co-curricular programming, supported by more than 800 international educators across China.
For more than two decades, Dipont has introduced international educational ideas and resources into schools around China, through its independent international schools, international high school programmes and enrichment programmes and services.
We offer a range of career opportunities for international educators in cities across China, including Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen. Visit our website for job opportunities.
Independent international schools
In partnership with exceptional schools, Dipont Education has created a new model for K-12 education in China.
Through partnership with King’s College School, Wimbledon, one of the UK’s top schools, and highly regarded Chinese schools, our independent schools provide an internationalised learning experience while maintaining the requirements of the Chinese curriculum.
Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science is operated with Nanjing Foreign Languages School, while Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science is a partnership with The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China. Both are among the best schools in China. In September 2021, we will open King's College School Chengdu.
The schools occupy state-of-the-art campuses and cater to Chinese and international students aged 3-18.
International high school programmes
Dipont works with partner schools around China to offer international curricula to students once they have completed their nine years of compulsory education in the Chinese system.
Studying in the schools’ international curriculum centers offers students the chance to gain the qualifications needed to study at higher education institutions overseas primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Enrichment programmes
Dipont delivers enrichment activities through 15 ENREACH learning centers, located in cities across China.
Delivered at weekends or during school holidays, ENREACH programmes and services provide the best of western and Chinese education to create critical, creative, independent thinkers who are successful in international colleges and education programs.
Programmes combine advanced courses with cultural, social and recreational opportunities and provide students with academic challenges designed to fit their abilities and interests.
Head Office: Dipont Education, 33rd floor, 1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an Shanghai, China.
Website: http://www.dipont.com
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