negotiation| Head of English Needed for Private School
Location: Changping, Beijing
School ...Head of English Needed for Private School
Location: Changping, Beijing
School Type: Private Kindergarten
Basic Info
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm;
Curriculum: progressive PYP English (ESL) curriculum
Job Description
Reports to: Year Level Leader(s), Vice Principal of Academics, PYP Principal
Responsible for: English teaching team KG – G6 (Approximately 15-20 person team)
General Description:
The Head of English is responsible for the English ESL curriculum, assessments, and subject development. The position comes with a reduced teaching load, as the main focus of the position is to develop and maintain an effective and progressive PYP English (ESL) curriculum, including learning and assessment methodology, for use from KG through to G6. The position also involves the daily management of the English (ESL) team, comprising of approximately fifteen to twenty teachers. The position will also include performance management responsibilities, which includes the observation and review of the English (ESL) teaching team. This will link into teacher development, mentoring and training.
Core Responsibilities:
Below is a list of the core responsibilities that make up the role of Subject Head. This list is not exhaustive and may change according to the requirements of the school.
· Develop a progressive and effective English (ESL) curriculum from KG – G6, that fits with IB PYP standards and the Chinese National Curriculum (CNC) local requirements
· Observe and evaluate the teaching quality of the English teaching team
· Be involved in the recruitment and review of potential new teachers
· Provide mentoring, training, and support for the English teaching team
· Collaborate with PYPC’s with regards to standards, education and operations
· Collaborate with other subject heads in the planning of transdisciplinary units
· Collaborate with Year Level Leaders (YLLs) regarding operations and education
· Develop the PYP English curriculum to successfully integrate into the MYP for seamless and logical progression for students
· Deliver consistently high-quality English classes
· Develop and deliver exemplar classes for peer observation and teacher development
· Identify appropriate activities and competitions for students to participate / compete in each year
· Make sure that internal data and student management systems are kept up to date and that data is used to drive data-based decision making
· Daily management of the ESL team, including work required from the HR department
· Participate in teaching and research conferences when possible
· Participate in school promotional material development, as well as be actively involved in school promotional activities.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or above required (education related majors preferred);
Clear criminal background check;
At least 3 years of managment experience in education circle;
Teaching certificate or management qualification preferred;
