Upper School Head of Chemistry

3 weeks ago


Chaoyang District, China Harrow International School Beijing Full time

A Harrow Beijing education is one that is built around excellence with the important aim of producing globally aware citizens able to thrive in whatever they do. Harrow is very proud of its heritage and educational experience which has been in existence for over 450 years.

At the heart of our unique educational philosophy is the importance of our school community and the relationships between staff and students. As a school we recognize the importance of intellectual curiosity and breadth, and we aim to ensure every student is known, nurtured, and encouraged to turn their abilities into achievements.

Everything we do at Harrow Beijing encourages our students to develop themselves holistically, so they become rounded and balanced, ethical, moral people who care about the world around them.

Teachers are the backbone of the school where excellence is our expectation. Currently, we employ over 180 teachers principally coming from the UK, China, Australia, New Zealand, the US etc. All of our teachers are highly qualified and experienced experts in the disciplines they teach. The diversity of our teaching staff is a strength of the school and a characteristic of our community that we are extremely proud of.

The Upper School teachers will be offered two-year renewable contracts and a highly competitive compensation package, including on-site accommodation / equivalent housing allowance and full medical insurance for employees and their dependents.

Essential Requirements


• Minimum 2 years' experience in teaching the subject


• Experience delivering at IGCSE and A Level


• Be a role model for Harrow staff Code of Conduct.


• Be highly motivated, ambitious and collaborative.


• Have high levels of honesty and integrity in aspects of their role.


• Demonstrate empathy, humility and genuinely care about staff, taking the time to listen and motivate them.


• Committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people.


• Ensure a secure, stimulating and well managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.


• Demonstrate skills which leads to improvement of attainment and success within the school.


• Have excellent organizational skills


• Demonstrates the ability to manage change and work under pressure within those changing circumstances. · Has excellent communication skills along with the ability to listen and understand.


• Demonstrates good coaching skills within a team environment.


• Has the ability to contribute to the positive management of student behaviour.


• Has the ability to inspire both adults and young students.


• Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to a wide range of people


• Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children.


• Effective communication and engagement with children and their families.


• Knowledge and understanding of positive disciplinary methods.


• Knowledge and understanding of child development and its impact on behaviour


• Successful experience in working with students in the age group you are teaching


• Demonstrated experience in inspiring students in a stimulating learning environment


• Demonstrated experience of using ICT to promote learning


• Ability to analyze student data to support student achievement


• Demonstrated experience in raising achievement and setting challenging targets


• Strong commitment to supporting all aspects of our programme, especially through participating actively in the extra-curricular activities and contributing to the life of the school community


• Graduate qualified teacher


• Bachelor's degree in relevant subject area

Desirable


• Have an appreciation of their own culture as well as openness to the perspectives and beliefs of people from different countries, cultures, religions and languages.


• Recognize the importance of developing our students to be ethical global citizens.


• Show evidence of establishing clear goals and objectives for students which led to significant improvements in achievement across the subject


• Experience in teaching EAL students


• Previous experience in an international school and familiarity with British education system

Please download the attached job description for a full breakdown of the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role.

Please visit the Harrow Beijing careers portal to complete an online application.

Harrow Beijing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment.



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