School Description:

We are a K-12 British-style boarding and day school in Hangzhou, China. The school is an Accredited Member of COBIS and a member of the BSA. Our Kindergarten follows the EYFS curriculum and from Year 2 to Year 10 there is an British National curriculum. Pupils take IGCSE and A Level examinations in the Upper School.


Salary:

Competitive Salary; Annual Bonus; Accommodation and housing provided; International Insurance
Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

1st December 2024/Feb 2025

About the Opportunity

Assistant Head of Primary open in Hangzhou and the start date is Feb 2025. lf the candidate can come earlier and it will be qreat. We will prefer a candidate from UK with QTS, has worked in UK with solid experience in UK national curriculum in primary.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Senior School Leader, to lead the school through the next period of exciting development.

You will be responsible for working with the Lower School Leadership team and the Executive Headmaster.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of outstanding senior educational leadership, preferably with experience in British-style international schools.

This is a perfect opportunity for a middle leader wanting to experience all the wonders of China and Asia, alongside the opportunity to shape the delivery of international education at a high-quality education establishment. As a relatively small school setting, it would suit an ambitious and experienced middle leader seeking to step up Senior Leadership.

To find out more about us please take some time to look at our website. Interested candidates should also download the job profile and person specification for greater detail.

About the Person

You will be a clear-thinking, strategic leader and a committed team player who demonstrates a collaborative approach to working with others. You should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with all of the school’s stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this exciting and challenging role will be able to demonstrate:

UK-based teaching qualifications and experience.
A proven track record of achievement in senior leadership at all-through schools (3-18 years)
Substantial experience working in a British international school environment - outside the UK in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural setting is desirable but not essential.
A passion and a drive for excellence at all levels and developing teachers so that they deliver quality teaching and learning experiences for their students.
The ability to lead change and achieve sustained improvements through engagement with stakeholders and working collaboratively with colleagues towards the achievement of common goals.


Please note that candidates unable to demonstrate the key criteria outlined above will not be considered for this post.