deputy head of primary - jan 2025 - hong kong

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the Australian National Curriculum. Work closely with the Primary Leadership team and teachers to ensure the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) K-6 is developed and implemented effectively. Make recommendations to the Head of School.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor the curriculum across all learning areas K-6, and identify and adopt the most effective learning approaches. Monitor initiatives in pedagogical enhancement.
• Liaise with the Head of School, Head of Primary, and School Psychologist on pastoral care issues that impact student learning.
• In collaboration with the Primary Learning Support Coordinator and/or inclusion staff, ensure programmes are provided that cater for students across the full spectrum of learning abilities, including learning support, extension, and enrichment.
• Manage the professional learning of primary teachers, including organising and leading professional development sessions. Advise staff of opportunities in which to participate to contribute to ongoing professional development activities and make recommendations to the Head of School and/or Head of Primary.
• Ensure documentation, assessment, record-keeping, and reporting for all primary curricula are managed effectively. Oversee and manage the primary reporting process.
• In collaboration with the Head of Year, review and update policy documentation related to the primary curriculum.
• Compile, analyse and publish primary student assessment and standardised testing results.
• Review in conjunction with Head of Primary applications for enrolment as required. Coordinate enrolment testing with Admissions and Learning Support.
• Assist in interviews for new primary teachers and/or Teaching Assistants
• Mentor new teachers and provide feedback to Head of School and/or Head of Primary on probationary teachers.
• Manage and develop the primary school timetable for the next academic period.
• Assist the Head of Primary with the management of primary administration, including staff absences and relief teachers.
• Oversee the review, assessment, and procurement of new teaching and learning resources in consultation with Heads of Year.
• Inform and educate parents on new curriculum and initiatives.
• Co-ordinate and liaise with universities for student teacher placements in primary.
• Contribute to school communications.

• Qualified practicing teacher with relevant qualification in teaching primary years, as well as evidence of further professional study, e.g., a Masters
• Recent school senior leadership experience is essential and international school experience is highly desirable
• Workable knowledge of the Australia Curriculum (ACARA) K-6 and/or other international curriculum frameworks, including awareness of relevant implementation timelines,.
• Experience in leading and developing curriculum and pedagogy
• Student-centred
• Strong commitment and understanding of wellbeing practices that best support students' social and emotional learning.
• Demonstrates the ability to model excellent classroom practice and contemporary pedagogy.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring highly effective teaching teams.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a wide range of groups and individuals, including colleagues, parents, students, and members of the wider community,.
• Demonstrates an ability to lead the professional development of teachers.
• Demonstrates high-level organisational and administrative skills and an ability to lead and coordinate projects and services for staff and students.
• Behaves ethically, reflects positivity, demonstrates a growth mindset and contributes to the school ethos and community life.
• Proficiency in and capacity to role model the use of innovative educational technology in the classroom.
• Enthusiastic positive and energetic attitude.
• Demonstrates ability to lead the development of school in alignment with school's strategic planning.
• An outstanding educational leader who is passionate about learning, teaching and setting high expectations for every student
• A champion of the school's vision-inspire personal excellence, passion and action in global citizens of tomorrow;
• A passionate, knowledgeable and proactive leader with a commitment to wellbeing practices and positive psychology in education (i.e., PROSPER)
• A proven leader of curriculum and pedagogy who is committed to leading a culture of continual improvement
• Internationally-minded and someone who will thrive living and working in a diverse, cross-cultural context
• Committed to fostering a culture of high professional practice, mutual trust, collegial and collaborative approaches to teaching and learning
• Highly visible, approachable and able to communicate confidently with stakeholders, building a strong sense of trust and partnership
• Adept at leading and developing curriculum, pedagogy, professional learning and reflection across horizontally and vertically (ie year levels and primary and secondary phases);
• Be unwavering in the promotion of high standards and expectations through supporting performance
• A skilled communicator and administrator

• Salary for teachers ranges from HK$ 573,540 to HK$ 994,260, plus an additional monthly monetary allowance for leadership roles
• Rental reimbursement assistance
• Relocation allowance
• Medical coverage
• Education allowance
• Gratuity upon successful completion of the initial 2 year contract.

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