Head of Early Years

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead by example as an excellent role model of highly effective teaching and caring for children
• Actively promote the wellbeing of all students and uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures within the school
• Manage the daily operations of the pre-school in Chengdu.
• Provide effective leadership and mentorship of staff and students
• Oversee the school facilities to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the premises
• Develop, as required, appropriate whole school policies and procedures to be implemented in all our pre-schools
• Prepare, administer, and oversee the school budget
• Manage the effective deployment of school resources
• Oversee the recruitment of qualified teachers and other staff in Chengdu
• Induct new teaching staff and plan continuing professional development and other training activities for all staff
• Establish a common curriculum framework to be adopted by all our pre-schools
• Develop and monitor the delivery of the curriculum and related programmes
• Provide instructional leadership and demonstrate a clear understanding of Early Years pedagogy
• Evaluate programme/curriculum standards, instructional practices, and performance reviews of teachers
• Lead the development, management, and implementation of policy on student assessment and attainment
• Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures within the Pre-School to meet the requirements of external Quality Assurance processes
• Initiate and maintain excellent communication with the parents
• Coordinate community activities and involvement and maintain cooperative professional relationships between the school(s), the community, and other organizations
• Liaise with additional staff (Learning Assistants and Support Staff) to ensure the appropriate staffing of the school, if necessary after school hours
• Support the effective transition of students from the Early Years into Primary School
• Work closely with the Head of the Primary School on the strategic development of the school and produce annual action plans outlining phase priorities

Specific Requirements

• A university degree
• A recognised teaching qualification relevant to Early Years education
• Minimum of 6 years of teaching experience in Early Years education, ideally with experience in an international educational setting
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in proven and effective pre-school administration and curriculum leadership and development
• Experience in teaching second language learners
• A further qualification in Leadership and Management in Early Years Education is advantageous
• Strong knowledge and/or experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum framework
• Evidence of on-going professional learning and development

Application Process

All applications for current vacancies listed below should be submitted online.  Applicants are required to complete an online profile and supporting statement and upload a CV.  

Applicants must provide details of three referees, of which one must be their most recent employer.  If shortlisted, we will contact referees prior to interview.  

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview by Skype or in person, depending on the nature of the position and the applicant's location.  The decision to appoint rests with the management of the individual school as the employer.  Malvern College Chengdu reserves the right to appoint an outstanding candidate at any stage during the process.

Malvern College Chengdu exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks.

For any enquiries regarding teaching vacancies in Malvern College Chengdu please email hr@malverncollege.org.hk.

Basic Requirements for All Teaching Positions (International)

• A degree in Education or a relevant subject area
• A recognized teaching qualification for the required age range (e.g. B.Ed., PGCE, M.Ed)
• Minimum two years’ teaching experience in mainstream school setting
• Native level of English