Head of Elementary School(ID: 1816)

About Role

The Academic Leadership position is a member of the Dehong School Leadership Team (DSLT). Members of the DSLT have joint responsibility for all aspects of the whole school relating to the education and development of the students; each has a focus of responsibilities, but all contribute to the whole and support the work of others.

Our School

Students come first at Dehong Schools. We take a holistic approach to every child’s learning and school experience, aiming to develop students’ character, their social skills and to enable them to fulfil their academic potential. Dehong Schools provide a dynamic and innovative integrated education programme encompassing the Chinese compulsory curriculum, Dulwich College International Schools’ educational philosophy and pedagogies, and the IB Diploma Programme, as well as world class facilities and outstanding faculty from China and around the world. Dehong teachers are committed to providing a variety of stimulating, challenging and fun learning experiences, both inside and outside the classroom.

Report to

Principal of Dehong Beijing International Chinese School

Overall Responsibilities

• Ensure the best possible learning and teaching environment and placing students at the heart of decision making.
• Ensure safeguarding of students in her/his school, in line with the EiM safeguarding framework, policies and code of conduct and in collaboration with the Principal.
• Implement Health and Safety in her/his school, in collaboration with the Principal and Director of Business and Administration.
• Ensure that the day to day running of the Elementary School is in line with the school’s educational philosophy and that students enjoy a caring, happy and structured environment for work and play in which they, their parents and staff can feel secure.
• Ensure smooth running of the day-to-day business management of the Elementary School, including the deployment of resources and of the budget.
• Provide support, guidance and leadership and act as a model of good practice for all staff.
• Be professional and confident in communicating with all school stakeholders and external agents.
• Seek to understand the needs and issues facing all stakeholders within the school community.

Qualifications

Essential

University educated with an Honours Degree, recognised teaching qualification, evidence of on-going professional learning and development

Desirable

Further degree in education; hold or be working toward the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) or International Leadership and Management Programme (ILMP) or similar  

Knowledge

Essential

• Real leadership and management in the fields of learning and communication
• Previous senior leadership position
• An international school curriculum 
• Assessment for Learning, Assessment of Learning, use of data, baselines assessment and value added
• EAL provision
• Current educational issues and up to date curriculum developments
• Teaching strategies and pedagogy that both engage students and achieve the highest outcomes
• A strong understanding of Inquiry-based education 

Desirable

• CIS accreditation process
• IB authorisation process
• Bilingual or Dual language education

Experience

Essential

• A clear focus and passion for student learning
• Leadership position in a school with responsibility for curriculum and / or wellbeing and / or personnel
• Experience in an international or independent / private school
• Developing and implementing school quality improvement programmes, including demonstration of raising students’ levels of achievement 
• Excellent professional knowledge (of curriculum, quality management, school organisation and current educational issues)
• Successful partnerships and communication with parents and communities outside the school
• Proven ability to support, motivate, lead and manage staff
• The ability to represent the school to its student and parent community
• Organisational and administrative skills, and experience of efficient resource management
• Coaching and mentoring skills

Desirable

• Experience in an international environment
• Experience within an IB school 
• IBDP curriculum experience is strongly preferred
• Working overseas
• Knowledge of other cultures, particularly in China

How to Apply

Dehong is a well-resourced school with highly motivated and academically successful students. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of Dehong Schools. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the chosen candidate. To apply for this position, you will need to include:

• Applications should be submitted through our on-line application system by clicking the ‘Apply button’ on this page
• For further information please see our website at www.dehong.cn

Safe at School

Dehong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Chinese law.