School Vision / Ethos: Established in 2012, this is a 12-18yrs co-educational independent boarding school delivering a British curriculum to A-Level. Students at this school are mainly Chinese nationals who are highly motivated and high achieving. Academic results are outstanding and students go on to attend the best universities in the UK, US and elsewhere, with approximately 25% of their students receiving Cambridge University interviews. The school has modern and well-resourced classrooms with interactive whiteboards throughout. Classrooms are air-conditioned to provide a comfortable working environment with bilingual Chinese teaching assistants supporting all staff within the school.

Regional Overview: Qingdao is a major seaport in Shandong Province looking out over the Yellow Sea, an hour´s flight time from Beijing, Shanghai and Seoul. It has a rich heritage and a temperate climate. It is one of the most affluent and fastest growing cities in China.

QUALIFICATIONS

Role and Requirements: The post holder will lead, manage, and be accountable for the quality of school´s pastoral provision in one of the school´s four Houses, to promote the fulfilment of the school´s aims:

1. To engender a lifelong love of learning;

2. To encourage each child to strive for his or her best in intellectual, physical and

spiritual growth;

3. To help each child to develop relationships with others which are founded on

mutual respect and the pursuit of lasting happiness;

4. To encourage and develop leadership and active citizenship within the school and

wider community which fosters a sense of dignity, vocation and purpose for every

individual;

5. To develop and maintain excellence in teaching and learning.

Aspects of the Role of Head of House

1. Promoting and ensuring student development and well-being;

2. Leading teaching and learning and managing policy within the context of the House

system;

3. Leading and managing people and teams;

4. Managing resources;

5. Promoting and representing the House.

Package:

* Competitive salary based on qualifications and prior experience (teaching salaries start at 20,000RMB per month before tax, with additional stipends for responsibility).

* Accommodation allowance

* Annual flights

* Initial baggage allowance

* Settling in allowance

* International medical cover

* Contract completion bonus

* Two year contract

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