Secondary Principal – Wuhan

November 15, 2024

Job Description

Important dates

Closing date of applications
14th November 2024
Start date
1st August 2025

Date Contract Ends
31st July 2027

Job details

Subject
Secondary
Role
Principal
Level
Ages 11-18 / Secondary
Curriculum
IGCSE / IB MYP
Positions available
1
Contract type
Fixed / Renewable
Vacancy type
Full Time

Requirements

5 or more years experience

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Job Description of Secondary Principal

The opening of ISA Wuhan will create a new model for ISAIEG, bringing together
two separate schools in the same location: ISA Wuhan International School and ISA
Wenhua Wuhan International Chinese School.

Key responsibilities of the Secondary Principal include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Under the leadership of Head of School, responsible for the preparation of the secondary school, as well as the academic management and operation management after the opening of the school.

2. Organizing and implementing on building the organizational structure, staffing, post responsibilities, operation norms and processes of secondary school to ensure a smooth start.

3. Developing policies of the secondary school.

4. Organizing the formulation and implementation of development project and work plan of secondary school.

5. Helping to monitor needs and opportunities for professional growth and improvement in the Secondary School;

6. Assisting in ensuring that the academic programs meet the standards and requirements of the IB and other accrediting bodies.

7. Working closely with the Primary School Principal and other school leadership team on the design, implementation and review of the timetable and staffing requirements;

8. Establishing effective communication and linkage mechanism with school service center, student affairs office and parents’ committee to ensure students’ health, safety and wellbeing.

Application Process

Interested candidates please go to “APPLY FOR THIS JOB“.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend face-to-face and/or skype interview with our recruitment team.

Candidates are requested to provide three referees for pre-employment reference check from current and previous employers.  The referees must be the Principal, Head of school or the direct supervisor from the school management team.

ISA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate background check.

General Requirements for International Teaching Positions

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
  • A recognized teaching qualification (e.g. BEd, PGCE)
  • Minimum two years’ experience of classroom teaching in mainstream education sector
  • Previous experience of teaching the IB curriculum is preferred, high potential candidates without IB experience might be considered
  • Well-versed in various teaching resources including digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning
  • Sensitivity to the cultural differences
  • A willingness to actively participate in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes

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