Shenzhen offers an exceptional lifestyle for educators. It's considered one of China's most vibrant and forward-thinking cities, and also boasts the best air quality among China's first-tier cities. It's a beautifully planned, green city situated on the coast in the country's warmer southern climate. This pleasant environment provides a wonderful backdrop for both work and life. Plus, the excitement of Hong Kong is just a short trip away, making for weekend getaways and travel opportunities.

Role

• To assist in developing the Teaching and Learning across Early Years with a particular focus on student progress.
• To support the Head of Early Years in monitoring and evaluating academic outcomes in Early Years as well as guiding the implementation of relevant intervention strategies.
• To support the growth of a successful, enthusiastic and cohesive Early Years team of Class Teachers, Support Teachers and nannies.
• To inspire colleagues to fully engage with their respective roles in line with the Code of Conduct and values and ethos of the school

School Requirements

Education, Training and Qualifications

• Appropriate degree, with UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification giving QTS. Evidence of relevant in-service training.

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 4 years teaching experience, preferably in an international school.
• Previous middle leadership experience of leading or coordinating teams in relation to curriculum and/or pastoral matters.
• Experience of monitoring set targets in a specified action plan to evaluate and ensure progress.
• Experience of staff performance management.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding knowledge of Teaching and Learning within the Key Stage including in depth knowledge of the Harrow Curriculum.
• Excellent understanding of the age-related development of students in the Key Stage.
• Proven ability to improve learning outcomes of all students particularly Language and Learning students.
• Proven ability to differentiate teaching to meet learners' needs.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Knowledge of specific programmes that support Teaching and Learning in the Key Stage such as Jolly Phonics, Jolly Grammar, Big Write.
• Inspirational leadership skills to support and motivate team members.

Personal Qualities

• Be a role model
• Support the School's values and ethos.
• Be highly motivated, ambitious and collaborative and willing to take initiative.
• Have high levels of honesty and integrity in aspects of their role.
• Demonstrate empathy, humility and genuine care about staff, taking time to support, guide and motivate them.
• Be able to think strategically and drive improvements in teaching and learning within the Key Stage.
• Maintain positive relationships with all staff.
• Be flexible and able to manage change.
• Show evidence of establishing clear goals that led to improved student outcomes.

Salary and Benefits Package

• A competitive salary package
• An annual bonus of 10% of salary, subject to appraisal
• Full health insurance coverage for teachers as well as cover for dependents
• Onsite full-furnished accommodation provided for teachers in their first two years with the option of living offsite in second and subsequent contracts
• Return Airfare and baggage allowances for teacher and dependents
• 100% remission on tuition fees for up to two (2) dependent children attending the School. 50% remission on tuition fees for 3rd dependent child onward.
• The cost of all working visas, dependents' resident visas and work permits costs paid for by the school