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Title: Head of Junior High School Support (Years 7-10)

Department: Wellington College China Central Office

Supervisor: CEO with dotted line to Masters or Executive Director of Institute of Learning (IOL) as required

The key aims of the Head of Junior High School Support are to:

1.  Inspire leaders, teachers and TAs to deliver the highest possible education for the pupils

2.  Drive excellence in Junior High teams across the WCC group of schools

3.  Support the school leaders in defining the strategic development for Junior High within their school, as required

4.  Support the school leaders in preparation for board meetings and sub committees

5.  Work with school staff, as agreed between the CEO and Masters, to deliver high standards for Junior High across the WCC group

6.  Provide high quality 1:1 support, group training and CPD

7.  Support networks across the WCC group

8.  Help develop the leadership pipeline by nurturing future academic leaders

9.  Ensure identified staff have access to the most appropriate and highest quality training and development courses

10. Lead on cross group curriculum, assessment and pedagogical development for Junior High

11. Support the growth and development of WCC by providing expertise and strategic input in Junior High for new schools and to Business Development opportunities as required by the CEO

12. Extend WCC’s influence by speaking at conferences, networking and writing materials as agreed between the CEO and the Executive Director of IoL

13. Provide consultancy, training and development courses to the wider community through the Institute of Learning, as agreed between the CEO and Executive Director of IoL

14. Keep up to date with developments in education in China, the UK and globally

The Head of Junior High School Support will be proactive, resilient and professional. S/he will imbue the Wellington College values and communicate articulately and effectively within the Wellington community and externally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Staff Support

• Work with the CEO, Masters and Junior High Leads to ensure the needs of individual schools and WCC as a whole are met. This will include assessing needs and supporting the development of strategic plans
• Assist with QA measures – as agreed with the Masters
• Identify and lead high quality professional learning and training that builds capacity and expertise in Junior High and strengthens provision
• QA courses led by external parties 
• Network with leaders within WCC and beyond to strive for best practice and keep up to date with developments in education
• Establish a WCC professional learning network for Junior High which facilitates the sharing of best practices across schools
• Nurture current and future Junior High leaders through effective mentoring / coaching
• Support the Snr Director of HR with the Talent Development programme as required for example by networking with high potential individuals and promoting WCC as an employer
• Establish opportunities for Junior High specific qualifications
• Evaluate academic outcomes and standards across the group
• Support schools to prepare for the Academic Sub Committee and School Affairs Board  as required
• Annual Review and School Self Evaluation preparation
• Support training and induction of new Junior High Senior Leaders
• Provide interim cover for Junior High Senior Leaders as required

2. Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy

• Ensure the Junior High curriculum and assessment framework reflects the highest standards set for the group
• Lead on cross group pedagogical excellence and development in Junior High
• Lead curriculum and assessment evaluation and review
• Ensure Junior High cross group assessment is accurate & reported consistently
• Ensure SLT are aware of latest trends and agree WCC’s response
• Support the development of optimum learning environment
• Draw on Research & Development  from the IoL to inform curriculum, assessment and pedagogical development, practice and policy

3. Extend the Influence of WCC

   As agreed between the CEO and the Exec Director of IoL

• Assist with the development of a range of Junior High publications and related training and development programmes for Leaders, Teachers, Teaching Assistants and parents
• Directly deliver training to Leaders, Teachers, Teaching Assistants and parents, including beyond the Wellington community
• Contribute to IoL led research projects
• Network with professionals externally
• And as required by the CEO support new start up schools and assist with the transition, handover and induction of incoming staff

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree or above, Relevant teaching qualification

Language: Excellent business level communication in English

Working experience: 

10 years and above of relevant experience in schools, experience in a Group-wide / multiple-school or Consultancy role may be beneficial

Management experience: 5 years of school leadership

Expertise:

Extensive knowledge of

• Relevant curriculum and pedagogy (Junior High)
• International education and/or activities an advantage
• Working in Asia, preferred but not essential
• Academic courses and training 

Preferred Aptitudes:

• Commitment to high quality learning and educational provision
• Personal Integrity, accountability and credibility- Wellington Values driven
• Strong influencing skills, a diplomatic, collaborative leadership style; able to inspire results through others
• Ability to present analysis, proposals and strategies to the governors and leadership teams
• Strong track record of solving complex problems, strategic thinking and delivering significant impact as a leader.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work with metrics, numbers and trends, and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis.
• Strong mindset for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations
• Resilience

Wellington College China represents the marriage of traditional values and progressive education. Our Wellington values of Courage, Kindness, Responsibility, Respect and Integrity are as pertinent today as they were more than 150 years ago when Wellington College was founded.
Our vision is to inspire pupils to become intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive: our Wellington identity. This will be based on a model of holistic education and pastoral provision that establishes the values and knowledge needed to be an effective global citizen. We aim to prepare pupils for success during and beyond life at the College by creating a caring, learning community that develops well-rounded individuals with strong values and the skills and identity to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Wellington College China currently comprises colleges located in Tianjin, Shanghai and Hangzhou. Together they serve approximately 3000 pupils. The colleges are:
Wellington College International Tianjin
Wellington College International Shanghai
Wellington College International Hangzhou
Huili School Shanghai
Huili School Hangzhou
Huili Nursery Shanghai
Huili Nursery Hangzhou
Wellington College China is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. Wellington College China fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the school.