JS English Head of Teaching and Learning

An exciting opportunity exists at the forefront of education in China for the right person.

Haileybury, the largest independent school in Australia, has established Australia’s first international school in China. The school, situated near Beijing, teaches the Victorian Curriculum of Education (VCE) and has been created to cater for Chinese students who want an international future. We are looking for an experienced JS English Head of Teaching and learning who wants to be part of this future.

The Head of Teaching and Learning of the Junior School English Program under the direction of the Head of Junior School English will assist in overseeing the primary and middle school teaching and learning program.

The primary responsibility of the Head of Teaching and Learning of the Junior School English Program is to deliver and promote leadership within the areas of teaching and curriculum, to raise student achievement, improve the quality teaching and learning across the Junior School consistent with the International Principal’s vision, mission, and values.

• Model the highest standards of professional practice and interaction with students and staff.

• Communicate, apply, and share contemporary educational research, theory and practice in pedagogy, assessment, and reporting.

• Regularly evaluate the teaching of the Junior School English Program to identify effective practice and areas for improvement with the view to

keep improving the quality of teaching.

• Support, assist and advise teachers in matters of classroom management, homework expectations, subject schedules, assessment, report writing,

cross marking.

• Oversee the development and implementation of syllabus and curriculum across all years and levels.

• Implement effective learning and assessment frameworks that use data, benchmarks, and observation to monitor every student’s progress.

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive semester based professional learning program for all staff.

• Oversee and Implement the Professional Recognition and Evaluation Program (PREP) for all staff.

• Participate in the recruitment of staff, including interviewing for staff and providing effective induction and mentoring of new staff.

• Attend regular leadership meetings under the guidance of the Head of Junior School English to assist with the planning of the wider school.

• In consultation with the Head of Junior School English continuously review the teaching and learning framework based on latest research and data

• To contribute to the development of new academic and curriculum initiatives as required by the Head of Junior School English

Salary based on qualifications and experience. The full package includes accommodation (2-bedroom apartment), comprehensive medical insurance, onboard costs.