International Principal

This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking, ambitious and experienced professional to join the Nord Anglia Education team as the International Principal of Nord Anglia Chinese International School, Beijing (NACIS Beijing). This is a new school in our growing family of Chinese bilingual schools which is expected to open in September 2019.

About the school

Located in Beijing, the capital of China, NACIS Beijing will offer a distinctive bilingual learning programme complemented by world class facilities. Students aged 6 to 18 years old will follow the Chinese National Curriculum integrated with international elements before graduating with the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

NACIS Beijing is committed to making learning experiences creative, challenging and rewarding for all students. Our ethos of celebrating both individual and collective achievement is underpinned by our promise to instil a culture of respect from all, for all, in our progressive and internationally-minded school community.

As a member of Nord Anglia Education’s global family, NACIS Beijing will draw on the strengths of our network of world leading international schools. The school will benefit from Nord Anglia’s outstanding global programmes such as the Global Campus, as well as our collaborations with UNICEF, The Juilliard School, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Kings College London. Teachers and staff at the school also benefit from professional development through Nord Anglia University.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as International Principal and to work collaboratively and co-operatively with the Chinese Principal to lead the development of a world-leading bilingual school. Together, you will ensure our school offers the very best international experience for our students whilst expertly delivering the Chinese curriculum to an outstanding level.

You will be a fluent English speaker, familiar with the UK or other international curricula, especially the IB Diploma programme as success in this area will be critical to parent perception. We are looking for a proven track-record in school leadership and a strong understanding of and respect for different cultures, so that you are able to confidently work with school leaders, teachers, students and parents from China with diverse cultural backgrounds. Creativity, motivation, communication skills and adaptability are essential to make a significant impact in this important role.

The successful candidate will lead the school operationally and educationally in collaboration with the Chinese Principal to:
• Relentlessly pursue outstanding academic performance for all students and strengthen and develop the school’s mission, vision and strategic plan while ensuring that the teaching and learning in the school is of the highest quality;
• Support the marketing and admissions process of the school with passion and an adherence to quality, thus ensuring that the school remains full and in high demand;
• Develop and lead a culture of professional learning within the teaching body and develop the use of forward-looking technology in teaching and learning;
• Promote our values through the opportunities we offer, the impact we make, the leadership we demonstrate and the respect we think everyone deserves;
• Ensure the school is a well-organised, efficient and effective hive of purposeful activity from the start to the end of each school day;
• Build and monitor the necessary teams and systems to run the school effectively.

What we are looking for

The appointed candidate will:
• Possess a creative and pragmatic mind with the ability to lead innovations in teaching and learning and the broader activity of the school;
• Lead with a strategic and decisive style, suitable for a highly successful school within a competitive environment;
• Demonstrate understanding of how to blend the best of premium international curricula with a local PRC curriculum. This should be done using contemporary international thinking to create a distinctive positioning for the school;
• Be an ambassador and help build the brand and reputation of the school;
• Demonstrate a flair for developing managerial and educational talent;
• Respect, appreciate and understand a variety of cultures and societies, building strong relationships with all members of the school community;
• Be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every student in our care and engage with children, staff and parents to ensure that we identify, understand and meet their educational aims and needs.

In return for your passion to deliver the highest quality education you will enjoy a more than competitive salary, accommodation provided by us, an annual flight allowance, health insurance and places in the school for your children.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applications from those that are passionate about education and have the skills and experience to make a signi?cant impact on our students and school community.

To submit an application for this prestigious role, please e-mail a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees to Meg De Keukelaere, Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Meg.DeKeukelaere@nordanglia.com

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th April. Successful short listed candidates will be contacted straight away with initial discussions conducted remotely by telephone or Skype.
Interviews: These will be held in Hong Kong on 24th and 25th May

Nord Anglia Education is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to a successful medical as well as clearance from safeguarding authorities.