Secondary Principal

The Secondary School Principal is responsible for ensuring the high achievement of all students in their educational development; supporting the Head of School in maintaining excellence in all aspects of education; leading the allocated team of staff and leaders effectively in the successful performance of the ISA Wenhua  Wuhan School. The following brief outlines the profile and role of the successful candidate for this post:

 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Caring and compassionate; a team-player with a pleasant personality; outgoing; sociable; energetic; has good sense for how best to meet the demand and expectations of parents and students in this space; respect for others; love for children; strong interpersonal skills and passionate about K-12 education; knowledgeable of Chinese culture and language is an advantage; excellent judgement and integrity; strategic and forward-looking; adaptable yet decisive; resilient; loyal; well-balanced with a positive outlook on life.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to degree level.

• Deep knowledge of international curriculum systems, particularly IB.

• Strong experience in school senior leadership evidenced by positive achievements.

• A strong record of leading high-quality learning and teaching in the past career.

• Rich experience in curriculum development and professional development/teacher education. Understanding and experience of the Chinese National Curriculum is desired.

• Expert in school management, including but not limited to: Curriculum research; development and planning; teaching management; assessment; student pastoral care; professional development of teachers; student academic and personal development; track record of community service and external networks an advantage; experience of building, developing and leading teams to a high standard and experience in managing people effectively.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Outstanding communicator (both written and verbal).

• The intellect, passion and energy to enthuse and inspire staff and students.

• Commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence and high achievement by each student.

• Commitment to the delivery of a broad and far-reaching co- and extra-curricular programme, which provides a wealth of sporting, artistic and cultural opportunities.

• Highly effective collaborator.

• Well-organized particularly when faced with pressing challenges during an intensive period.

• Experienced in the effective timetabling of school lessons for the academic year or coaching others to do so.

• Strong commercial and business acumen.

• Excellent knowledge of and ability to manage financial matters, risk, regulatory and legal issues.

• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Well-versed in successfully dealing with crisis and/or emergency situations.

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Strong commitment to the happiness and well-being of the students. Passionate for innovation in education.

• Ensure learning is at the heart of strategic planning and effective procurement of resources.

• Ensure each student achieves highly throughout their school experience and will be equipped to thrive in the next phase of their education.

• Create and nurture a culture of challenge where every student can become self-starters, taking responsibility for their own learning.

• Implement and maintain an holistic pastoral care programme with appropriate policies and procedures to secure high standards in students’ attitude to learning and their positive actions in the school and wider community.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Work closely with other school administrators and department heads to optimize the school’s operations such as smooth-running student and teacher timetables that are fit for educational and logistical purpose.

• Establish a strong and diverse trans-disciplinary curriculum, which continuously fosters a stimulating learning environment for each student.

• Ensure a consistent focus on each student’s progress, using data analytical tools to track their educational development.

• Establish and maintain a robust system of a diverse means of assessment of students’ learning through regular review with other key leaders.

 

 

Application Process

Interested candidates please go to "APPLY FOR THIS JOB".

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend face-to-face and/or skype interview with our recruitment team.

Candidates are requested to provide three referees for pre-employment reference check from current and previous employers.  The referees must be the Principal, Head of school or the direct supervisor from the school management team.

ISA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate background check.

General Requirements for International Teaching Positions

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g. BEd, PGCE)
• Minimum two years’ experience of classroom teaching in mainstream education sector
• Previous experience of teaching the IB curriculum is preferred, high potential candidates without IB experience might be considered
• Well-versed in various teaching resources including digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning
• Sensitivity to the cultural differences
• A willingness to actively participate in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes