Head of Primary
St Paul's Girls' School
Chengdu, China
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- March 2020
- Apply by:
- 30 November 2019
Job overview
Required from March 2020
Salary: Competitive
St Paul’s Girls’ School seeks a passionate and experienced Head of Primary for a new international school opening under the SPGS International banner in Chengdu in September 2020.
The school will commence with primary provision and grow over the coming years to become a full international K-12 school. The new school will be based in the prosperous, fast-growing Hi-Tech District of Chengdu, a city that offers an exceptional living and working environment.
The Head of Primary will be responsible for ensuring the successful launch of Sheng Bo International Chengdu’s Kindergarten and Primary sections and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the school.
Candidates should be experienced in the delivery and leadership of high-calibre primary education in the UK or internationally with a minimum of two years of experience as a Head, or as an outstanding Deputy Head, in a school or other educational organisation.
The position provides an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking educator with a global perspective and a desire to steer the creation of a learning community characterised by strong relationships, collaboration, diverse interests, and a rigorous educational mission.
The role will attract a competitive international benefits package. Candidates will be required to take up post as soon as possible.
Click through to the school’s careers site at https://spgs.schoolrecruiter.co.uk/ for further details and a full job description or call 020 7605 4881 for an informal discussion. We recommend that candidates apply as soon as possible since applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews arranged on a rolling basis.
Closing: Saturday 30 November 2019
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9 December 2019
Interviews will be held in London, or over Skype for applicants based abroad.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About St Paul's Girls' School
St Paul's Girls' School is one of the UK's leading independent secondary schools for girls aged 11-18. We offer a classical yet forward-thinking education, providing talented young women with a dynamic and stimulating environment in which to learn and develop as individuals.
Education here is not just about passing exams, but rather about a sheer joy of learning. Individual research, discussion and debate are at the heart of our teaching. All students are encouraged to dig deeper, to explore ideas and to develop their own particular interests. Our broad and progressive curriculum places emphasis on creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship and is rich in opportunities to learn about new technologies and engage in cross-curricular projects. The aim is to give students the skills and confidence to lead the way in a modernising and fast-moving world.
This love of academic discovery is enriched by extensive co-curricular provision, the kindest and most individual of pastoral care and a commitment to partnerships and service to others.
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