Early Years/Key Stage 1 Phase Leader (Class Based)
Kellett School
Kowloon Bay
- Expired
- Salary:
- Kellett payscale + 22% gratuity, relocation allowance and responsiblity allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 24 January 2022
Job overview
The Phase Leader (EY/KS1) will be responsible for providing inspirational leadership of and accountability for the school’s EY and KS1 curriculum. The Phase Leader will support the Positively Kellett Learner Profile and there will be an emphasis on developing independence, responsibility, creativity, and confidence.
The Phase Leader will work with the EY/KS1 team to create a provision that supports children’s development as active, engaged learners in an inspiring, creative and language rich environment. Through exceptional leadership, guidance and support, children will feel happy and secure and make strong progress in all areas of the curriculum. The Phase Leader will work to ensure excellent learning outcomes for all students, while also demonstrating excellence as a class teacher.
The Phase Leader will contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school improvement planning. They will also have a significant responsibility for formative and summative assessment. The EY/KS1 phase leader will work with the KS2 Phase Leader to develop individual teacher talent and respond to under-performance by offering mentoring and coaching. This class-based Phase Leader role is offered with 1.5 days non-contact allowance.
Requirements of the role
Early Years or Key Stage One specialism
Qualified teacher status
Evidence of professional development relevant to this role.
NPQML or similar desirable.
Experience of outstanding teaching in EYFS and KS1
Excellent working knowledge of both the EYFS curriculum and Key Stage 1 to ensure all students reach their potential and all staff are well supported.
Recent UK experience and knowledge of UK independent sector schools is desirable but not essential.
Applicants will have strong IT skills and a proven ability to use technology to support learning.
Kellett is a through-train school from Reception to Year 13 with two preparatory campuses and one senior campus. Student roll currently 1421; Senior 620; KLB Prep 320; PFL Prep 481
Kellett offers a truly outstanding education, evidenced by a BSO Inspection, membership of COBIS, HMC and IAPS, as well as exceptional public examination results.
Kellett School is committed to safeguarding the children in our care and their welfare is our top priority. All adults in the School community are expected to follow its Child Protection procedures and are required to undertake safeguarding checks.
Kellett School is an equal opportunity employer.
Kellett School reserves the right to recruit at any stage during the selection process.
Further information on the position, and online application process, is available through the school web site:
https://www.kellettschool.com/working-at-kellett/hr
About Kellett School
- Kellett School
- 7 Lam Hing Street
- Kowloon Bay
- Hong Kong
Kellett School, the British International School in Hong Kong, established in 1976, offers an exceptional education comparable to prominent independent schools in the UK. We are proud to be one of Hong Kong’s leading international schools, a reputation built on our global outlook and unwavering aim to nurture a love of learning and confidence for life in every one of our students.
Throughout Kellett’s more than 40 years of history, the School has been known for its superb education, both in the classroom and beyond. We offer a challenging and stimulating environment where high academic achievement is realised within a broad English curriculum embracing creativity, the arts and sport, all the while taking advantage of our unique position in Hong Kong. The world does not stand still so we continually evolve our educational offering to ensure we are equipping our students with the right mind set to enable them to thrive - today and tomorrow.
Kellett is a through train school with campuses in Pok Fu Lam on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon Bay. The Pok Fu Lam campus is a Preparatory School (for ages 4-11 years old) in Wah Fu at the foot of Mount Kellett and overlooking Kellett Bay, while the Kowloon Bay campus houses a Preparatory and Senior School for students from 4 -18 years old.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum, which includes GCSEs, IGCSEs and A levels. As our children progress through the school, they are encouraged to learn with growing independence in a challenging and stimulating environment. As a result, our students achieve consistently strong academic results with many going on to study at the world’s leading institutions.
In conjunction with our rigorous academic programme, our students enjoy access to a rich and varied programme of extra-curricular activities and a wide repertoire of performing arts, sports and volunteer opportunities.
Kellett School is a Not-For-Profit Association with a parent-led Board of Governors and highly skilled teaching and support staff, all of whom strive to provide an environment that enables our students to develop their own passions, broaden their outlook and achieve their full potential.
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