Head of Primary
Wellington College International Hangzhou
Hangzhou
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 6th January 2020 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 23 September 2019
Job overview
Teaching Opportunities with Wellington College in China
Wellington College China has schools in Hangzhou, Shanghai and Tianjin. Our schools, for pupils aged 2 to 18, are expanding rapidly, so we are looking for talented teachers in most subjects. We offer attractive packages and prioritise teachers’ professional and career development. The Wellington schools in China all have world-class facilities and resources.
We are now recruiting teachers to start for the school year 2020-2021.
If you would like to find out more about teaching in China and the exciting professional opportunities available in Wellington schools, join us at one of our events in October 2019.
Date Time Location
UK
Friday 11 October Evening London
Saturday 12 October Day London
Sunday 13 October Day Wellington College, Berkshire
Tuesday 15 October Evening Manchester
Wednesday 16 October Evening Manchester
Friday 18 October Evening London
Saturday 19 October Day London
UAE
Wednesday 20 November Evening Dubai
Thursday 21 November Evening Dubai
Australia
Wednesday 8 January Evening Melbourne
Saturday 14 March Day Melbourne
Sunday 15 March Day Sydney
To find out more go to https://www.wellingtoncollege.cn/careers/
To book a place at our events, please click HERE to register.
Should you have any questions, please email recruiting@wellingtoncollege.cn
Head of Primary
Huili School Hangzhou. (Hangzhou)
Job Posted: 4th June 2019.
Dates: Apply by 30 October 2019.
Job starts: 6th January 2020 or earlier.
Location: Hangzhou, China.
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: 3 years
Huili School Hangzhou is a bilingual school and is part of the Wellington College China group of schools. It is the fourth Wellington College school in China. The Wellington College China group of schools follow the same essential ethos of Wellington College UK, building on their proud tradition. The schools share the Wellington College values of courage, integrity, kindness, respect and responsibility. In Hangzhou, we want our children to become the very best versions of themselves. We encourage and expect children to develop the Wellington/Huili identity: to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. Huili School Hangzhou opened in August 2018 with almost 600 pupils and will grow to accommodate almost 2,000. We are creating a new level of excellence for bilingual education in which our pupils follow a curriculum based upon the Chinese state requirements, enhanced by the National Curriculum for England that will lead to IGCSE and “A” level examinations. As a new purpose-built school with excellent facilities, we offer a wonderful opportunity to join an enthusiastic international staff team, in a rapidly growing school, in a lovely part of the world.
Main Responsibilities of the post include:
• This is essentially a non-teaching post. However, there will be an opportunity to teach in a range of Primary year groups within the school.
• Leading the Primary Team to achieve the very highest levels of teaching and learning.
• Planning effective strategies and programmes for links and smooth transition between the Nursery and Primary and Primary and Junior High School for the short, mid and long term, in alignment with the priorities of the School.
• Leading a team of teachers to ensure the very best planning, teaching and learning is taking place for all our students.
• Staying abreast of developments in private education in general and bilingual education in particular.
The above list of duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive. A detailed Job Description has been provided in the supporting document section.
The candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
To be passionate about students’ learning and development and have:
• A deep understanding of the current literature regarding teaching and learning.
• A proven track record of success as a teacher and coordinator.
• A proven record of experience in a successful school.
• Strategic awareness and the ability to think creatively.
• People management skills coupled with the ability to act as a coach to team members.
• A high level of integrity with an appreciation of working with diverse cultures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A good knowledge of the National Curriculum for England.
• A vision and passion to help drive the appraisal and development of teaching and learning in Primary.
• Some knowledge of leading a group of teaching colleagues from differing ethnic backgrounds and experiences.
Please email us your CV and cover letter with a photo to jobs.hangzhou@wellingtoncollege indicating the position you are applying for in the subject header. A person specification is available in the supporting document section.
Application deadline: 30 October 2019
Website: www.wellingtoncollege.cn/huili-hangzhou
Applicants offered an interview will be contacted by 10th October. Any applicants not offered an interview may not be contacted.
About Wellington College International Hangzhou
- Wellington College International Hangzhou
- 2399 Xue Zhi Road, Xiaoshan
- Hangzhou
- 311231
- China
Wellington College International Hangzhou is the 13th member of Wellington College family worldwide and the international school of first choice in Hangzhou. We offer a uniquely British style international education delivering academic excellence for children of expatriate families from the ages of 5 to 18. We follow a world class curriculum based on the English national curriculum which naturally leads into IGCSE and A Level qualifications in Sixth Form. Our students will go on to attend the best Universities in the UK, USA and beyond to continue their studies. As with all Wellington College schools, the Wellington Values and Identity form the core of a wellbeing focused education, delivered by our team of highly trained, expert and enthusiastic teachers.
The Wellington College Hangzhou campus covers over 74,000 square metres and hosts a range of custom built, state-of-the-art facilities that provide pupils with access to the very best academic and co-curricular opportunities.
Wellington College International Hangzhou is guided by a clear Vision and Purpose founded upon three strong pillars and expressed in our motto: ‘Be You. Be More.’
Our Vision and Purpose
We offer a pioneering education to serve and help shape a better world, combining the very best of British and international education to create a pupil-centric, multilingual, multicultural and inclusive learning experience.
We inspire our children to be the best version of themselves, to take pride in where they come from and to be the change they wish to see in the world.
Be You. Be More.
Inspiring our children to be Learners, Connectors, and Changemakers.
Our Three Pillars
We are Learners
with the passion, intrinsic motivation and critical thinking that enables us to solve real world challenges.
We are Connectors
with the confidence, openness and empathy to bridge cultural chasms and bring our world closer together.
We are Changemakers
with the knowledge, networks and commitment to better serve our community and make a positive impact on the future.
Please visit our school website for more information
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