Head of Curriculum

Woodland Pre-School Group is a leader in Pre-School education within Hong Kong.  Established in 1978 we are the only accredited and most recognized Pre-School group in Hong Kong.   

With 9 schools across Hong Kong,  we employ more than 200 teachers and professional staff.   Whilst we follow a British Curriculum, we have strong connections with all international primary schools within Hong Kong and pride ourselves on our global perspective.  We currently have over 40 nationalities studying and working with us.

Woodland Pre Schools is proud to be part of the global Cognita family of schools.  Being a member of the world’s most diverse school group, offers outstanding career opportunities with a global dimension. Cognita employs more than 7,000 teachers and professional staff between our some 70 schools, UK head office and regional offices in Europe, Latin America and Asia.

We’re committed to hiring and retaining outstanding talent: people who are passionate about their craft as well as functional leaders and professionals in our offices who can take the business forward. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, not least professional development incentives that can see their talents and efforts being transformed into vibrant and rewarding careers.

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Child Protection Officer/Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head of indeed to the Regional CEP so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third part services.

Head of Curriculum 

The Head of Curriculum at Woodland Pre-Schools works closely with General Manager/Deputy General Manager and Senior/Lead Teachers of all the school to organize and develop school curriculum. The Head of Curriculum is involved in the implementation and organization of the program. Besides collaborating with Head of Schools, the Head of Curriculum should communicate directly with all members of the teaching team, and be involved in-school and out-of-school professional development.

Requirement:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent is required
• Previous experience and demonstrated skill in Curriculum coordination. 
• Excellent verbal and written English skills including presentation and facilitation skills
• Knowledge and experience in Pre-School Education
• Curriculum development knowledge and understanding is required – including that of fusing standards-based learning with the EYFS and Montessori 
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Interested applicants, please e-mail your CV and completed job application form to: careers@woodlandschools.com or click "Apply Now" 

For more information, please visit our school website for details: http://www.woodlandschools.com/ 

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.