Head of Science

Were looking for a passionate Head of Science for a secondary school. The wellknown international school is located in China Jiangsu Province.

• Be familiar with all the professional requirements that come with being a classroom teacher in accordance to the school s Teaching and Learning Policy
  
• Track and monitor the academic progress of the students in your class by conducting the required assessments
  
• Complete termly student reports and attend parents conferences as scheduled in the annual school s calendar
  
• Be involved in the staff rota of boarding house supervision on a weekly basis (including weekends as required) as directed by the Deputy Head Pastoral
  
• Be involved in the CCA programme by offering to run or assist in running an activity for the students on a weekly basis which includes Saturday provision as scheduled by the Director of CCA s
  
• Take part in the annual expeditions programme which will consist of residential trips of up to a week either domestically in China or further afield in neighbouring countries
  
• Attendance at extracurricular events parent information evenings community events etc as requested by the Heads of Schools and/or Head of Department
  
• Lead by example in all professional matters ensuring that all teachers and students observe matters such as dress punctuality and mutual support.
  
• Contribute to the development of the overall schools vision and ensure that students staff and parents all understand and subscribe to that vision.
  
• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment.
  

Requirements

• The ability and willingness to inspire others; leading by example role modelling the School s vision statement Leadership for a better world in relationships with students colleagues and parents.
  
• An understanding of (and/or willingness to become familiar with) the Chinese Cultural norms and the Mandarin and/or Chinese National curriculum.
  
• For Chinese Nationals bilingual (Chinese and English) language abilities
  
• A willingness to work closely with our Chinese colleagues in a coteaching and coplanning environment that is vital for the successful delivery of our integrated curriculum
  
• Appropriate teaching qualifications and 5 years experience.
  
• A strong commitment to high standards of the school Teaching and Learning.
  
• A genuine commitment to the Safeguarding wellbeing and pastoral care of children.
  
• Interests and abilities that can enhance the School s extracurricular enrichment programme.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with students colleagues and parents.
  
• Excellent administrative organisational and ICT skills.
  

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package
  
• Effortsbased Incentive bonus
  
• Medical and dental insurance
  
• Career development and advancement opportunities