School Overview: Part of a world-renowned school group with 10 schools in 4 countries in Asia, this Shanghai Campus opened to much fanfare in August 2016. This is a top international school providing a top quality education for up to 1600 students in its initial phase with grand plans to accommodate 2500 pupils in total. Students follow an enhanced UK Curriculum leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the internationally recognised and respected IB curricula that will afford them admission to leading universities worldwide. The school emphasises the development of the whole child. Participation in sports and the arts, alongside a dedication to community service are an integral part of education. The campus boasts world-class facilities, including an 8-lane, 50 metre Olympic standard swimming pool, a 540 seat theatre, a 3-court gym, a fitness studio, a dance studio, a full-size outdoor football/rugby pitch, a video production suite with green room and two black box theatres.

Location Overview: Living in Shanghai is very exciting. The city is an amazing blend of traditional China and modern living with everything you can imagine on offer and more. It is China´s most Westernised city, and the most comfortable one for expatriates. Shanghai is also exceptionally well placed to explore the rest of China and other parts of Asia.

Role Overview: The Assistant Head of Early Years is a strategic role, with shared responsibility for developing the Early Years curriculum, teaching and learning. This person will be directly responsible for student achievement and wellbeing throughout in their designated key stage, and will take the lead on initiatives that support the growth of the school. They will be a positive ambassador for change, and will be directly involved with the professional learning of classroom teachers through effective performance development. They will play a key role shaping the future direction of the whole primary school.

As a member of the Early Years Leadership Team, you will provide leadership, direction and management in order to ensure a high quality education for all students. You will be a model of excellence, and support colleagues to perform to the best of their ability. You will uphold the school values, and put pupils ´ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. You will be responsible for promoting high expectations of an inclusive setting with equality of opportunity for all and where each child is valued and feels safe and cared for.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

* University educated with an honours degree and a recognised teaching qualification

* Evidence of ongoing personal development

* A further degree in education; hold or working towards the National Professional Qualification for Middle of Senior Leadership (or international equivalent) is desirable

* Have a clear educational vision based on evidence and experience

* Be absolutely passionate about improving learning and teaching

* Be pupil focused - students are the at the heart of everything we do

* Intrinsically motivated and inspired to create a world class learning environment

* Action and outcome focused

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Show educational entrepreneurship - solve problems and innovate

* Delegate effectively and inspire

* Professional generosity to develop others

* Manage time effectively and prioritise

* Rise to challenges and be flexible

* Resilient

* Culturally respectful

* Community minded

Essential Requirements

In-depth knowledge and understanding of:

* Leadership and management of a team (including line management)

* Effective leadership and management strategies

* English National Curriculum or Early Years Curriculum

* Assessment, tracking and data

* How children learn

* How to keep children safe

* Holding people to account

* Strategies to raise standards for all groups of learners and securing high levels of student achievement

* Up to date educational issues and developments

* Expertise to secure students´ self-esteem and enable students to become resilient learners

* A clear focus on learning

* Leading effective change with demonstrable impact

* Line management of a colleague or team

* A proven track record of highly effective Early Years practice

* Leading on a curriculum area

* Proven organisational skills

* Budget and resource management

Package:

* You will receive one of the most generous salary packages available in International schools in China

* Expat-style housing

* Annual airfare allowance for both teacher and dependents

* Tuition waiver for 2 dependent children

* Annual Relocation Allowance

* Domestic Bills Allowance

* Comprehensive International Health Insurance for teacher and dependents

* Shipping allowance (in and out bound)

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