Appointment Details

The Head of Physics at HD Ningbo School will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team in providing a high quality of Physics Teaching & Learning at the School.

This small but growing Department currently consists of two bilingual Chinese Physics teachers (as well as a number of generalists in the Lower Secondary years) 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.

We are seeking an individual who can articulate and develop the vision and ethos of HD Ningbo, helping to inspire and empower staff, students and parents within the whole community of the School.

Role and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning
• to foster a passion for Physics, 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 Physics 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 Physics 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 Physics 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 Physics 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 Physics 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 Mathematics Department in which information, ideas and resources are easily shared
• to ensure that Physics classrooms and laboratories 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 the UK National Curriculum (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.