Upper School Head of Language - Chaoyang District, 中国 - Harrow International School Beijing

描述

A Harrow Beijing education is one that is built around excellence with the important aim of producing globally aware citizens able to thrive in whatever they do. Harrow is very proud of its heritage and educational experience which has been in existence for over 450 years.

At the heart of our unique educational philosophy is the importance of our school community and the relationships between staff and students. As a school we recognize the importance of intellectual curiosity and breadth, and we aim to ensure every student is known, nurtured, and encouraged to turn their abilities into achievements.

Everything we do at Harrow Beijing encourages our students to develop themselves holistically, so they become rounded and balanced, ethical, moral people who care about the world around them.

Teachers are the backbone of the school where excellence is our expectation. Currently, we employ over 180 teachers principally coming from the UK, China, Australia, New Zealand, the US etc. All of our teachers are highly qualified and experienced experts in the disciplines they teach. The diversity of our teaching staff is a strength of the school and a characteristic of our community that we are extremely proud of.

Essential Requirements

· Upholding the Code of Conduct and Harrow Beijing vision

· Self-motivated and hard working

· Well-organised

· Creative

· Willingness to offer extra-curricular activities

· At least 3 years' experience in a similar role

· Experience of designing and delivering exciting, challenging and personalised lessons

· Experience of leading or supporting leadership of a department or providing support to a school/department

· To be able to demonstrate high quality teaching to EAL students

· Outstanding relationships with students and staff members which promotes excellent classroom discipline and attainment

· Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children.

Effective communication and engagement with children and their families.

· Qualified teacher status through a PGCE, GTP or other international equivalent.

· A specialism in the subject

Desirable

· Open to exploring innovative approaches from across the educational field

· Subject knowledge sufficient to challenge able students and achieve high outcomes

· Knowledge and understanding of positive disciplinary methods.

Knowledge and understanding of child development and its impact on behaviour

· Willingness to learn and adapt

· Willingness to be involved in working groups

· Teaching experience in an International School

· Evidence of involvement in transformational change within a department.

· Have taken a lead role in organising and implementing extra-curricular activities.

· Evidence of involvement in relevant CPD

Please download the attached job description for a full breakdown of the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role.

Please visit the Harrow Beijing careers portal to complete an online application.

Harrow Beijing 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.