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Vice Principal

Vice Principal

Shenzhen International Foundation College

China

  • Expired
Salary:
Annual salary+benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
20 December 2021

Job overview

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the leadership of a forward thinking and evolving international school as it enters an exciting new phase of development. With an aim to become recognized as a leading school across China and internationally, the school has initiated a number of strategic projects. The position of Expat Vice Principal is a very important role within the school that forms an important part of the schools next strategic steps.

Shenzhen International Foundation College (SIFC) was founded in 2004, initiated by a team of professors from Shenzhen University and approved by the Shenzhen Education Bureau, a full-time international school registered with the Provincial Department of Education and the China Scholarship Council. SIFC is also one of the oldest international schools in Shenzhen to implement the AP curriculum and American middle school courses. SIFC is committed to cultivating students to be modern citizens with healthy body and mind, noble personality, independent thinking, tenacity, spiritual bond with homeland, and innovative spirit. It combines a multicultural teaching mode with an internationalized school-based curriculum, including both an international high school and an art high school, which has American high, British high, art and innovative curricula. In addition, it has four art and sports centers of international Xiaoyan art and design, international music, Jeremy Lin&Liqun basketball training and modern pentathlon.In the 17 years of running the school, the school has helped thousands of students to enter the world's prestigious schools, and enjoys a high reputation in the international education field in Shenzhen and the whole country. 

American College Board AP member school (CEEB Code: 694041)

A partner school authorized by the Pearson Edexcel Testing Bureau (Centre Number: 94330)

Shenzhen

Shenzhen is a dynamic and creative city of South China, set in beautiful tropical green surroundings within a futuristic and modern yet safe, family friendly city. Directly linked to Hong Kong only 45 minutes away, Shenzhen is an artistic and tech hub founded on innovation and creativity. This Pearl River Delta megalopolis is one of China’s richest cities, having grown from 30,000 inhabitants in 1980, when it was designated the first special economic zone, to a population of almost 12 million.

In 2008, Shenzhen was named a UNESCO Creative City of Design. The city continues to thrive as a leader of arts and creativity. The modern inner city is surrounded by palm-studded districts of gated communities, beautiful parks and former industrial buildings turned into contemporary art districts, cafes, restaurants, boutiques and high-ceilinged galleries.

The Role

The Vice Principal will have whole school responsibility and will work closely with the Head of School, to provide direction, inspiration and guidance to our teaching staff including staff development, performance management and deployment.

The Vice Principal will provide effective leadership and support to staff, students and parents while inspiring an atmosphere of energy, excitement and high achievement.

Focused on developing a high performing learning community, the successful candidate will initially take lead responsibility for the design, development and implementation of the curriculum and assessment model from Grades 9 to 12.

The key priorities of the role will be to ensure the curriculum in its design, implementation and review, is carried out systematically and collaboratively and reflects the schools vision, mission and philosophy and aligns to international standards and benchmarks.

In addition, the Vice Principal will also contribute to the day-to-day operations of the school. As the school progresses towards its future goals the role of Vice Principal will adapt to match the needs of the school.

Candidate Profile

The school is seeking a highly experienced leader, who has the required knowledge and skills to lead and develop this aspect of the school. The school values candidates who can demonstrate a dynamic, forward thinking mindset and the ability to establish and maintain a positive, internationally minded and collaborative environment that ensures high academic standards and student achievement.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience of leading in a high performing international school is essential. As is experience with the AP or ALevel Programme and an excellent understanding of international school standards, curriculum and teaching and learning developments.

Application Procedure

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit a one page letter of application outlining why you wish to apply for this position and what specific experience, qualities and skills you can offer. An up to date C.V, including good recent head and shoulders photograph and the email and telephone contact details of 2 professional references, one of which must be your current Head of School.

Applications should be compiled into a single PDF no later than April 30th, 2022.

The review of applications will begin immediately on receipt. Initial interviews will take place on a rolling basis online and so early application is encouraged. 

About Shenzhen International Foundation College

+86 55 26534780

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