The Head of Economics at HD Ningbo School will
work closely with the Senior Leadership Team in
providing a high quality of Economics Teaching &
Learning at the School.
The small but growing Department currently
consists of two bilingual Chinese Economics
teachers and is now in need of a leader with
a strong command of international syllabuses
(currently the students prepare for the Cambridge
A level) to shape its future direction.

Role And Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
• to foster a passion for Economics, an excellent
work ethic, and a culture of high expectations
in which both staff and students fulfil their
potential
• to oversee curriculum development, lesson
planning and schemes of work for the
Economics Department
• to monitor and evaluate curriculum provision,
liaising with other Heads of Department, where
appropriate, to implement action plans
• to ensure a personalised approach to learning
is adopted and a variety of learning models
and groupings are used by Economics
teachers
• to liaise with the Learning Support Department
regarding the development and collation of
Individual Education Plans
• to have a thorough understanding of the
purpose and aims of the HD Ningbo’s overall
curriculum, and ensure this is communicated
effectively
• to ensure that Economics Teaching & Learning
are appropriately aligned with the School’s
value added measures
• to develop the best combination of British and
Chinese approaches to deliver a personalised
bi-lingual curriculum
• to ensure that technology is used effectively to
support learning
• to ensure a consistent and high quality
approach to assessment and reporting of
Economics throughout the School
• to create and update curriculum handbooks
and policy documents
• to participate fully in the co-curricular and
school activity programme
Connections with Students
• to be an outstanding practitioner as a
Economics teacher, setting the standards for
other teachers in the Department
• when teaching
- to create an effective, challenging learning
environment for all
- to provide appropriate and timely
feedback on work
- to acknowledge each student’s
improvement and effort
- to encourage and monitor the progress of
individual students
• to lead and participate in school activities
outside the classroom, helping to deliver a
broad co-curriculum and build a strong sense
of school community
• to establish a rapport which enhances learning
Communication and Co-operation
• to develop a collaborative and supportive
culture amongst colleagues in the Economics
Department in which information, ideas and
resources are easily shared
• to ensure that Economics classrooms are an
attractive orderly place where equipment and
resources are well managed
• to identify opportunities for staff CPD and to
ensure that a strong professional development
framework is in place
• to assist the Senior Leadership Team in
developing the strategic vision for the School
• to participate in leadership, department and
parent meetings
• to support the School’s image and profile in the
community
• to attend meetings and undertake duties as
reasonably requested by the Head

Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
• Excellent working knowledge of A level curricula
(required)
• High levels of subject knowledge (required)
• At least five years of relevant teaching
experience (desirable)
• Experience of working with children who have
English as a Second Language (desirable)
• Experience of working in the independent
sector (desirable)
Qualifications
• A good degree from an established university
• PGCE or QTS
Personal Qualities
• Emerging leadership qualities, with ability to
command respect from students, staff and
parents alike
• Excellent administrative and organisational
abilities
• Good communication skills
• Ability to understand the needs, challenges
and opportunities of an international school
community
• Ability to stretch the most able, whilst also
ensuring the curriculum is accessible to all
• Ability to inspire children with a love of learning
• Willingness to contribute to all aspects of
school life
• Strong personal-relations and team-working
skills
• Energy, charisma and dynamism with the
vision and drive to create productive learning
environments and excellent outcomes for all
children
• Rigorous can-do attitude, positive team player
with a sense of humour

Salary and Benefits
The successful candidate will receive excellent
salary and benefits commensurate
with their experience. This will include:
• Competitive, low tax salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Start and end of contract flights for employee
and immediate family members
• Relocation allowance
• Excess baggage allowance
• Medical insurance for employee and
immediate family members
• Annual flight allowance for employee and
immediate family members
• 100% Tuition fees contribution for up to two
children
• Annual bonus
• Contract renewal bonus
• Visa and legal documents sponsorship for
employee and immediate family members
We recognise that the success of HD Ningbo
depends on the quality, wellbeing, and motivation
of our staff. In addition to the salary and package
structure outlined above, therefore, staff can also
expect
• a commitment to professional development.
• a dedicated and passionate human resources
and support team, committed to making life in
China as comfortable as possible.
• outstanding career progression opportunities
that arise from being part of a rapidly
expanding education group in a dynamic
market.