Phase Leader (Class-based)
Kellett School (Kowloon Bay Prep and Senior)
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 14 August 2017
Job overview
Responsibilities in addition to a class teacher role;
- To be responsible for the standards of attainment and the quality of learning and teaching within Phase
- To line manage, in accordance with current school policies Phase teachers and Teaching Assistants
- To contribute to whole school development and reporting procedures
- To promote The School and its’ aims within the immediate and wider community
Professional Knowledge and Understanding
The Phase Leader classroom will reflect the school’s aims, policies and beliefs in action. Phase Leader expertise is demonstrated by the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to all areas of their department’s leadership and management. Phase Leaders understand the need for development and change, actively supporting colleagues in the process and fostering high morale. They actively support and engage in the school’s performance management polic
Phase Leaders understand the importance of their phase in the context of each child’s learning journey within the school. They actively work with and support Senior Leaders, fellow Phase Leaders and senior school colleagues to ensure continuity of a high quality learning experience for all students from 3-18 years.
Skills and Attributes
An exemplary class teacher Proven;
- Leadership skills; the ability to lead and manage colleagues towards common goals
- Decision making skills; the ability to solve problems and make decisions within the post remit
- Communication skills; the ability to make points clearly and understand the views of others Communicate both orally and in writing to colleagues,Senior Leaders and the wider school community including the Board of Governors
- Ability to efficiently and effectively deploy department staff and resources
- Management of effective pastoral care, home-school links, extra-curricular activities, duties and supporting the wider community
- An understanding of the importance of continuing and enhancing the strong links already in place with Preparatory/Senior Colleagues to ensure a seamless transition from Preparatory to Senior
- The ability to respond positively and proactively to the challenges of a rapidly developing school
Recent UK experience and knowledge of UK independent sector schools is desirable but not essential. Applicants will have strong ICT skills and a proven ability to use technology to support learning.
Further information on the position, and online application process, is available through the school web site:
http://www.kellettschool.com/481/working-at-kellett/career-opportunities
About Kellett School (Kowloon Bay Prep and Senior)
- Kellett School (Kowloon Bay Prep and Senior)
- 7 Lam Hing Street
- Kowloon Bay
- Hong Kong
Kellett School, the British International School in Hong Kong, established in 1976, offers an exceptional education comparable to prominent independent schools in the UK. We are proud to be one of Hong Kong’s leading international schools, a reputation built on our global outlook and unwavering aim to nurture a love of learning and confidence for life in every one of our students.
Throughout Kellett’s more than 40 years of history, the School has been known for its superb education, both in the classroom and beyond. We offer a challenging and stimulating environment where high academic achievement is realised within a broad English curriculum embracing creativity, the arts and sport, all the while taking advantage of our unique position in Hong Kong. The world does not stand still so we continually evolve our educational offering to ensure we are equipping our students with the right mind set to enable them to thrive - today and tomorrow.
Kellett is a through train school with campuses in Pok Fu Lam on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon Bay. The Pok Fu Lam campus is a Preparatory School (for ages 4-11 years old) in Wah Fu at the foot of Mount Kellett and overlooking Kellett Bay, while the Kowloon Bay campus houses a Preparatory and Senior School for students from 4 -18 years old.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum, which includes GCSEs, IGCSEs and A levels. As our children progress through the school, they are encouraged to learn with growing independence in a challenging and stimulating environment. As a result, our students achieve consistently strong academic results with many going on to study at the world’s leading institutions.
In conjunction with our rigorous academic programme, our students enjoy access to a rich and varied programme of extra-curricular activities and a wide repertoire of performing arts, sports and volunteer opportunities.
Kellett School is a Not-For-Profit Association with a parent-led Board of Governors and highly skilled teaching and support staff, all of whom strive to provide an environment that enables our students to develop their own passions, broaden their outlook and achieve their full potential.
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