Regional Head of High School Curriculum and Student Performance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS GROWTH AND REPUTATION

• To lead the development of the High School curriculum for the China Bilingual region;
• To lead the development and implementation of other international curricula e.g. IPC/IMYC and Nord Anglia global collaborations
• The lead best practice in the development and implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB);
• To work with our teaching development leads to ensure high-quality teaching and learning of the High School curriculum;
• To ensure best practice in the implementation of the High School curriculum leading to strong academic outcomes.

STRATEGIC & ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• To be responsible for development and implementation of the High School curriculum (IB) which develops creativity, analytical thinking, bilingualism and academic achievement of students
• To lead thinking and development within the region with regard to the implementation and evaluation of the High School curriculum ensuring alignment with the NAE philosophy in the China context;
• To lead thinking and development within the region with regard to the implementation and evaluation of our other international curricula and Nord Anglia global programmes such as MIT, Juilliard and UNICEF;
• To develop the overarching curriculum framework and external student assessment system (K12) for all bilingual schools in the China region;
• To integrate bilingual teaching with the High School curriculum at multiple levels;
• To assist the Regional Education Director in developing and implementing the regional education strategic development plan;
• To collaborate with the Group Education Team and contribute to success against the goals of bilingual education;
• To support and contribute to the China Bilingual Academy where needed;
• To offer advice and support to schools on IB issues, and to keep fully abreast of developments in international and bilingual curricula;

OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• To keep abreast of trends and dialogues relating to the IB;
• To support the Regional Education Director in planning and managing effective staffing and resources in the area of IB curriculum development;
• To support the review and implementation of IB teaching and learning policies including but not limited to marking policies; assessment policies; teaching & learning policies, homework policies and examination policies;
• To oversee the external student assessment system K-G9, working in collaboration with the CNC Curriculum Head;
• To use analytics with regard to assessment data across our CBL schools to look for trends, issues, risks and opportunities to optimise student performance;
• To take responsibility to monitor the effectiveness of overall High School curriculum implementation, and analyse and report on the progress of this in relation to the organisation as a whole and in individual schools;
• To lead the regional-wide IB review and evaluation in a cyclical way;
• To support the marketing and communication of the IB curriculum at all levels as needed;
• Guiding and supporting Principals in setting up effective IBDP staffing structure and development program of IB teachers.

DEVELOPING TALENT

• To advise schools in the appointment of teacher trainers and the promotion of IB subject leaders as appropriate;
• To support the coaching and development of key teachers and school leadership in the implementation of the IB.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Take ownership for personal development through the identification and implementation of your own Personal Development Plan;
• Contribute regularly to leadership team discussions about Education projects and initiatives;
• Act as a role-model within the company, providing timely appreciative and constructive feedback to peers and other key stakeholders.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Qualifications/Training
• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Higher Degree in a relevant area
• Teaching qualification in IB
• Quality Assurance or Inspection qualification

Experience / Knowledge

• Significant experience of IB educational leadership at a senior level and across schools
• Management of Quality Assurance or inspection teams
• Understanding of school improvement in a self-improving system
• Experience of presenting and defending findings
• Knowledge of working with high performing schools
• Experience of international bilingual schools
• International outlook

Skills

• Professional judgement
• Strong analysis skills
• Excellent presentational and written skills
• Strong influencing skills
• Sensitivity and tact

Personal Attributes

• High levels of personal integrity.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Willingness to take on multiple tasks
• Proactive and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently
• Continually strive for improvement
• Adaptability