Head of Early Years
Nanning, China
Region: Far East and South East Asia
School Curriculum: Bilingual - UK
Minimum Experience: 5+ years
AISL Harrow Schools
Teachanywhere is proudly supporting recruitment for AISL Harrow Schools, a family of schools in China and Asia that look to the 450-year old heritage of Harrow School in the UK to anchor its guiding principles, drive progressive initiatives and inspire a vision that seeks to produce leaders for tomorrow. The schools offer exceptional education to prepare students with diverse background and abilities for a life of learning, leadership, service and personal fulfilment.
Harrow LiDE School Nanning
The Nanning campus opened in 2020, the school has capacity for 1470 students from K-12, and can provide boarding services for 260 students in grade 4 and above. Covering an area of 66,000 sqm, the campus is located in Longgang Avenue, Yongning District, enjoying convenient transport links via nearby subway lines and major roads. The architecture of the school's buildings echoes the original design of 'Harrow School on the Hill', and their renowned buildings in north London, using contemporary design concepts to create a truly British, though contemporary, 'Harrovian' environment.
Living and Working in Nanning
Nanning is a city in southern China near the Vietnam border with a warm tropical climate. It is known for green spaces such as People's Park, which includes expansive White Dragon Lake, a hilltop fort and a botanical garden. Displays at the Guangxi Museum include hundreds of bronze and copper drums, important artefacts of the region's indigenous people.
School Requirements
- Education, Training and Qualifications
* Appropriate degree, with UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification giving QTS.
* Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development.
* Working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England including EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Knowledge and Experience
* At least 2 years senior leadership experience.
* Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs, especially EAL in early childhood/ primary school stage.
* Experience in managing performance of staff, especially senior or middle level managers.
* Experience in highly effective relationship management with a variety of stakeholders.
* Experience or clear understanding of early childhood/ Lower School stage leadership in an international school environment.
* Knowledge of international accreditation, inspection and evaluation frameworks.
* Knowledge and understanding of child development and its impact on behavior.
* Knowledge and understanding of positive behaviour management of students and evidence effective practice in a range of settings.
Personal Qualities
* Have the ability and willingness to inspire others; leading by example, role modelling the school's vision statement: Leadership for a better world.
* Be a role model for the Harrow Staff Code of Conduct.
* Be flexible and capable of managing change and instilling high standards.
* Be highly motivated, ambitious and collaborative and willing to take the initiative.
* Have high levels of honesty and integrity in aspects of their role.
* Demonstrate empathy, humility and genuine care about staff and pupils, taking time to support, guide and motivate them.
* Be able to think strategically and drive improvements in pupil welfare and their wider learning experiences.
* Have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate strategic leadership and the ability to lead and manage a team to deliver the school development plan effectively
Package: The remuneration package is very generous and includes the following;
- 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