Director of Performing Arts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Main Responsibilities of the post include:

• implement agreed school policies and guidelines;

• support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and senior staff;

• plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks;

• be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning;

• provide a stimulating learning environment, where resources can be accessed

appropriately by all pupils;

• keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative

assessmen t into weekly and termly planning;

• report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils;

• maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's

behaviour policy;

• participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum,

administration or organisation;

• communicate and co operate with specialists from outside agencies;

• lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom;

• produce musical/performance events at group/class and whole school level

• form a school choir;

• undertake all reasonable duties when requested by the Senior Leadership Team:

• be responsible for the delivery, progress and attainment in the subject;

• act as a point of contact for one ‘home’ class, undertaking the normal pastoral duties

this entails.

The above list of duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive. A detailed Job Description has been provided in the supporting document section.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Teacher Status

• Desirable: Evidence of additional training and commitment to further professional development development. Recognised qualification in Performing Arts.

• A passion for delivering high quality learning in both areas

• Support Wellington Value

Experience:

• The teacher should have experience of:

• Producing whole school events.

• In addition, the t eacher might have experience of:

• working in a bilingual school;

• working outsi de of the UK as a class teacher;

• working in partnership with parents.

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.