Kindergarten Deputy Headteacher
Anfield International Kindergarten, Whampoa Campus
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2016
- Apply by:
- 6 May 2016
Job overview
Anfield is an independent Catholic, International School, comprising of a Primary school and 2 large Kindergartens, whose curriculum is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed by the English National Curriculum. Students aged from 2 to 11 years are provided with a high quality and globally-minded education. Anfield enjoys an enviable reputation as a thriving, dynamic, happy, caring and supportive environment with a strong family atmosphere.
The Kindergarten section has grown in size and the School Board now wishes to appoint an ambitious, imaginative Deputy Headteacher who is an outstanding teacher and able to work in partnership with the Headteacher, staff and governors on the next stage of our school development journey. In this classroom based post as Deputy Head, you will ensure high quality teaching and learning and excellent pupil progress across the School.
The successful applicant will be:
- an experienced and outstanding Early Years teacher with QTS
- knowledgeable and up to date with current education practice, and be committed to your own professional development
- a positive leader with enthusiasm to motivate staff and encourage teamwork
- able to lead strategically and bring about significant improvement
- an approachable, innovative and confident leader with good interpersonal skills
- committed to raising pupils’ achievements through setting high standards and promoting effective teaching and learning
- able to work closely with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals
- a professional with vision, creativity, drive and enthusiasm who will contribute significantly to the continued development of our school
- able to lead on assessment and the monitoring, analysis and evaluation of pupil achievement data
- an inspirational coach and mentor
- committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity
- committed to our Catholic ethos
In addition, the successful applicant will:
- have a passion to inspire pupils and do whatever it takes to achieve success
- have proven experience of effective leadership in influencing improvement at a whole school level
- have a proven track record of significantly raising standards in an EYFS school setting
- have experience of managing others and supporting them to develop their teaching practice
- have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and be experienced in establishing and maintaining good professional relationships
- be willing to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the School
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- B.Ed (Hons) or PGCE with QTS
- a minimum of 4 years’ experience of teaching the EYFS in the UK or an
- international school setting
- leadership and management experience
- exceptional communication skills/English language skills
- high levels of ICT capability
Prospective candidates are invited to view our website at www.anfield.edu.hk where further details and our official application form should be completed and submitted together with an accompanying letter to: hr-anfield@anfield.edu.hk. Only official Anfield application forms will be considered.
(Please state the position for which you are applying in the email subject box)
Closing Date: Saturday 7th May 2016
Interviews in Hong Kong and/or by video conference during March and April 2016
Contact information
The Human Resources Department
Anfield International Kindergarten & Nursery
Laguna Verde, 8 Laguna Verde Avenue, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
www.anfield.edu.hk
About Anfield International Kindergarten, Whampoa Campus
- Anfield International Kindergarten, Whampoa Campus
- L2 Phase 1, Laguna Verde, 8 Laguna Verde Avenue, Hunghom
- Kowloon
- Hong Kong
Location: Hong Kong
Org Type: Mainstream
Phase: Early Years/Primary
Funding Status: Independent
Gender: Mixed
Age Range: 2 – 11 years
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to ensure each child is given a solid foundation of learning, has a sense of self-confidence and self-belief, and is self-motivated, flexible and cooperative.
MISSION STATEMENT
Anfield is a Catholic school, in an international setting, where all are committed to creating a loving and joy-filled environment that is inspired by Jesus Christ. Anfield is a culturally diverse environment where all children are challenged, both academically and spiritually, to embrace and expand their international connections, enabling them to achieve their full potential and thrive within the global community.
GOALS
- To encourage the development in all students, the qualities of personal responsibility, consideration, courtesy and respect in their relationships with one another, their teachers, the local and global community and the environment.
- To work for excellence in all academic, cultural and sporting endeavours, stimulating excitement in learning and requiring discipline in study, whatever the ability of the child.
- To encourage children to be self-motivated, to strive to do their best in everything they do and to have confidence to take risks.
- To encourage children in independent and critical thinking about the standards and values in society and the global community, and to discover and develop a personal faith to guide them throughout their lives.
- To develop in each child a knowledge, understanding and respect for the Catholic faith.
- To prepare children for their next stage of learning in an internationally-minded environment that encourages high standards of achievement and a life-long love of learning.
- To provide an environment where everyone in our school community feels safe and is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
- To continually move forward, through innovation, creativity and endeavour, and to explore the world with its myriad of opportunities and challenges.
VALUES
In support of our school’s vision and mission statement and stated goals, all students are expected to uphold the following tenets. These are not rules but values that are rooted in the Mission statement, which actively encourage positive behaviour and form the foundation of our school’s behavioural policy.
- To be honest at all times
- To respect myself and others
- To treat others with kindness
- To respect my property and the property of other
- To be responsible
- To always try my best
Location & Contacts
Anfield School (Primary Section)
No. 1 Lung Pak Street, Tai Wai, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
Anfield International Kindergarten (Early Years Section)
- No. 5 Cumberland Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Laguna Verde, 8 Laguna Verde Avenue, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2794 3668
Fax: (852) 2549 3878
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