Head of Teaching IGCSE

PURPOSE

Directly responsible for the operations of school departments and directly answerable to the School Principal

Responsible for the day to day operations of their sectors strategic planning curriculum implementation staff and student welfare

Provide clear structures and support to their sector staff and support to the School Principal in the overall management and leadership of the School.

ROLE

Management and Leadership

Participate as a member of Senior Leadership Team and advise on the school operations and strategic planning .

Lead the students and staff in their sectors building the school Ethos inculcating clear behaviour expectations and managing staff and students conduct.

Lead best practice in development and implementation of IB PYP curriculumCambridge curriculum and oversee the effectiveness of overall IB PYP Cambridge curriculum implementation.

Provide regular quality advice to the School Principal in all matters related to the sectors operations including budget advice.

Maintain good management of departments assisting in assessing projected expenditure staffing and resourcing needs.

Lead and manage staff professional development in their sectors cooperation with the IB teams.

Provide day to day teaching staff management performance appraisals lesson observations mentoring advising the School Principal on all matters of staff performance professional development and support needs of staff in the appropriate sectors.

Participate in teaching staff recruitment and selection for their sectors.

Contribute to and lead Parent Education Programmes including workshops PSA Meetings and Open Houses as appropriate.

Provide leadership for accreditation processes in the sector as required not limited to CIS review IB Application Authorization IB reaccreditation processCambridge Edexcel authorization.

Lead and participate in managing events such as Assemblies Exams Camps Open Days Parent Teacher Interviews productions performances and Residential Journeys both within China and overseas.

Model lead and develop expectations of the School Staff Handbook with all sector staff and students

Contribute to monitor and participate in the review of policies operating procedures and general school operations.

Lead the development and updating of sector strategic plans and ensure that the sector is working towards meeting the goals of the School Action Plans

Contribute to and guide the review and updating of sector staff student and parent handbooks

Lead the sector in implementing the expectations of the Staff Handbook and curriculum standards practice.

Work to resolve parental issues ensuring that the School Principal fully appraised of any issues.

Provide leadership to plan and implement the INSET for the sector as part of the SLT for the school at the beginning of each year organizing staff induction team building timetables and training.

Students Teaching and Learning

Responsible for the teaching management of the department establishing a professional teaching research training and teaching management team.

Improve the academic course management system to make it systematic professional and unified.

Provide educational leadership through regular timetabled teaching of classes.

Provide an exemplary model in the teaching learning and assessment of students and guiding staff development of teaching and curriculum in the sector.

Accountable for the quality of teaching delivered by the teaching staff monitor and review teaching and learning standards in their sectors.

Ensure that students are provided with the opportunities to meet the school and IB requirements successfully.

Manage expectations of conduct and contribution in order to meet the school s Mission and fulfil the potential of each child

Arrange for and manage moderation of students assessment .

Manage the sectors contribution to student leadership in the school including but not limited to the Student Council School Captains House Captains Prefects etc.

Communication

Ensure that the teachers students and parents are regularly informed on events curriculum and policy.

To maintain good relationships with parents and facilitate appropriate contacts between staff and parents

Ensure that the areas of interaction and roles within the school are well understood by staff.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team maintain effective communication and collaboration with other members

Organizing and attending regular School Leadership and Pedagogical Leadership meetings.

Additional Aims

Raise the profile of the EtonHouse Group and school within the community.

Increase enrolment of students in the sector.Work closely with marketing personnel on strategic marketing of the school to achieve the target student with prospective parents when possible to explain the school s curriculum.

Adhere to all school health and safety policies particularly Child Protection.

Other section of school-specific

In addition to management responsibilities to take on a teaching role in the school as and when required.

Other tasks assigned by the principal

Requirements

Formal teaching qualification required e.g. Bachelors degree in Education; Masters degree in Education/Leadership advantageous

Teaching qualification in IB Cambridge (IG&A-level)(preferably)having rich teaching experienceat least 5 years experience in relevant leadership roles

Qualified Teacher Status (necessary)

Proactive team-orientated socially adept and committed to children s well-being.

Commitment to and understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Clean and clear background check(necessary)

Good sense of homour resilient persistent healthy and committed to living in China.

Understand the advanced educational and teaching concepts of International Education; be familiar with national education.

Strong communication and expression skills dignified appearance decent manners a strong sense of responsibility and leadership.

Benefits