Head of Primary
Malvern College Hong Kong
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2016
Job overview
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Any school depends for its success upon the personal qualities of its staff and their enthusiasm and commitment.
Position Objective
The Head of Primary heads up the pedagogical team of the Primary School and is a founding member of Malvern College Hong Kong. The incumbent is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Headmaster. In addition, the Head of Primary will take on the role of Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator in the early stages of school growth and development, and is responsible for leading the overall implementation and development of the PYP in Years 1 to 6, and for supporting curriculum articulation for the whole school. The Head of Primary has the crucial role of leading the school’s PYP authorization and evaluation processes.
The Head of Primary works closely and collaboratively with all members of the primary team, school leaders, and other programme coordinators to establish a school PYP structure. The Head will also facilitate vertical articulation; provide support to teachers and students; create and maintain school-based training opportunities, programme monitoring and regulation compliance; ensure resource management; identify and address PYP professional development needs of the teachers; and is also responsible for student management and welfare.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
A highly attractive package will be offered to the successful candidates, including: competitive salary; accommodation allowance; gratuity; education allowance for children; flights and medical insurance.
APPLICATION
Closing date: Wednesday 7 December 2016
All applications should be submitted online via the following link https://uptic.net/job/228 . You are required to complete your online profile and supporting statement and upload your CV. Your supporting statement should explain your reasons for applying for this position, why you feel you are a strong candidate for the role and any other information which you feel is relevant.
You must give details of three referees, of which one must be your most recent employer. If shortlisted, we will contact your referees prior to interview. Malvern College Hong Kong reserves the right to contact any of your previous employers but, if not listed as referees, we will only do so after discussion with you.
All applications will be acknowledged within three working days of submission, and thereafter you should only expect to be contacted if we wish to take your application further.
Contract type: Full Time, Two Years (Renewable)
Closing date: Wednesday 7 December 2016
Initial interviews by Skype: 4-13 January 2017
Final interviews: To be confirmed
Malvern College Hong Kong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks. Please note that we will need to take up the references provided in your application form prior to interview.
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About Malvern College Hong Kong
Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK) opened its doors to its first pupils in August 2018. This co-educational day school caters largely for international pupils, reflecting the truly multicultural nature of this vibrant city. Malvern College Hong Kong currently has 950 pupils in Prep 1 - Upper Sixth Form (Years 1-13) and will grow year on year to reach a capacity of around 1100 pupils in Years 1-13.
MCHK is located near the Science Park in the New Territories, with easy access by both road and rail from all areas around Hong Kong. With the added attraction of proximity to the Chinese University of Hong Kong as well as the Hong Kong Institute of Education, the area provides an excellent cultural and academic environment for teaching and learning.
MCHK is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, authorised to offer the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. The curricular programmes in Malvern College Hong Kong draw on the educational heritage and practices of Malvern College, UK, whilst being adapted to fit the context of Malvern College Hong Kong. Daily Chinese is taken by all pupils.
MCHK works closely with Malvern College in the UK where the Malvern College International team is based. Sharing the ethos of our mother school, we create a nurturing learning environment and place equal emphasis on stretching pupils’ potential and building character, with support from the strong pastoral system structured around the vertical House system. In short, the educational experience for pupils at Malvern College Hong Kong extends far beyond the structured curricular timetable. A full range of daily co-curricular activities including sports and the Arts and our programme of trips and expeditions is rapidly developing as the school grows.
The purpose-built campus offers a superb environment for learning and teaching. Spread over 7 floors, well-equipped classrooms and science laboratories are complemented by an indoor sports hall and 6-lane 25m swimming pool, an auditorium, a dance and drama studio, music rooms, seminar rooms and exhibition spaces. A 3-storey high library in the central atrium forms a vibrant hub of learning and independent study at the heart of the school, and a Skypitch with Astroturf tops off the building.
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