Head Of Upper School - Sedburgh School - China

Sedbergh School Fuzhou, China - Head of Upper Senior School - Start date August 2024
Edvectus is exclusively managing the retained search for a top High School Principal in China.
Sedbergh School Fuzhou is a premium bilingual school jointly established in 2018 by Rong Qiao Group and Sedbergh School in UK, a highly respected British independent school with a history of nearly 500 years. More details can be found via https://www.rqss.cn/en/ and https://www.sedberghschool.org.
Position: Head of Upper Senior School (Grades 9-12) of Sedbergh School Fuzhou (‘SSF’)
Supervises: Senior School Assistant Head, Parent Communication Officer and a selection of academic department leaders in agreement with the Principal
Reports to: International Principal of SSF (‘the Principal’)
The position requires a creative and determined leader with a passion for the upper age range and a good track record with IGCSE and A-level education. The successful candidate will exhibit an abundance of cultural adaptability, curiosity and a real belief in providing a British education in a Chinese bilingual school setting. He or she will have experience in China or be able to demonstrate the flexibility and openness of mind that a role of this complexity demands. Experience of UK boarding would also be helpful. The role would suit an existing section head or similar, or a leader with the potential to step up to a new level of responsibility.
Qualifications:
Essential
*Minimum of five years successful experience in school leadership in the UK or abroad
*PGCE or equivalent
*University degree
Desirable
*NPQH or equivalent
*Experience in a boarding school setting
*Some Mandarin would be an advantage
*Master’s degree in an education related field or equivalent
2. Main responsibilities:
• Actively prepare students for success in life and university abroad through a broad and balanced holistic education;
• Participate in school planning and decision making consistent with the school’s five ‘Core Developments’ (Moral, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Aesthetic);
• Be responsible for the administration and supervision of the Upper Senior School through strategic planning, policies, regulations, budgets and procedures;
• Develop, monitor and evaluate the Upper Senior School curriculum, timetable, duty rotas, teaching and learning to achieve high academic standards for all subjects with an emphasis on improving English ability;
• Line manage the Assistant Head of Upper Senior to ensure the highest standards for the delivery of IGCSE and A-level curriculum to the students, and to monitor the effectiveness of the Heads of Department and the tutor system;
• Formulate an accurate and valid assessment system to improve continuously students’ learning abilities and exam skills;
• Support staff recruitment and retention, and provide training, supervision and evaluation for professional development;
• Line manage and support the work of the Parent Communication Officer for liaison between the school and parents to encourage participation in school life; promptly reply to parent queries, resolving or escalating issues to the Principal;
• Work closely with pastoral leaders and housemasters to provide a first-class boarding experience for all students in the Upper Senior School;
• Lead on student behaviour and motivation together with the Upper Senior School pastoral team; nurture student leadership and student voice through the student council and student offices;
• Oversee the coordination of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Programme;
• Work closely with the university applications team to ensure students enter universities reflecting their abilities and aspirations;
• Work with the ECA Coordinator to arrange a comprehensive ECA programme;
• Take an active role to support the marketing and admissions of the school, interviewing and assessing students who wish to join the Upper Senior School;
• Work with other school sections and departments to ensure students’ effective transition and the smooth operation of the school campus;
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as directed by the Principal.
An excellent remuneration package is on offer including a very competitive salary and benefits (Housing, Free tuition, Annual Flight, Bonus, Top medical Insurance, Relocation Allowance etc.).

Fuzhou is a city on the southern coast of China. Fuzhou is also a major city for scientific research, appearing in the global top 50 cities as tracked by the Nature Index.] The city is home to several major universities, notably Fuzhou University, one of China's key universities and other public universities, including Fujian Normal University and Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University.  
It has a sub-tropical climate and excellent transport links to other cities such as Beijing and Xiamen via high speed rail. 
Qualified candidates should please contact leadership@edvectus.com, with their latest CV and a covering letter