Assistant Head of Secondary (Head of Sixth Form)

THE SCHOOL

The British School of Guangzhou is at the forefront of international education in China. Established in 2005 for students aged 1-18, our school is recognised for academic excellence leading to outstanding IGCSEs, A-Level results and entry to top universities worldwide. Our stunning campus is located about 30-min drive north of the city centre. Built on the shore of South Lake, BSG campus is one of the most unique settings of any international school in China. The breathtaking views and sprawling facilities provide our students with an educational experience unlike any other. 

Each area of our campus has been thoughtfully designed to maximise our students’ learning experience with safe, age-appropriate spaces and best in class teaching materials to stimulate creativity and a love of learning. We make considerable ongoing investment to develop learning spaces that support indoor and outdoor sports, the arts, and STEAM activities.

All classrooms are attractively furnished, air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi and an interactive whiteboard or Smart TV. The school has impressive resources and facilities including music rooms, guided reading rooms, IT zones, science labs, a dance studio, sports gym, libraries, a theatre and two coffee shops for staff and parents. Outdoor facilities include three age-specific football pitches, a swimming pool, basketball courts, a well-equipped X-fit gym, an Early Years and Primary adventure playground.

At BSG, our teachers’ standards are second to none, which is why we recruit only the best. We consistently invest in our educators, providing them with training and professional development programmes in collaboration with world-leading institutions. This ensures excellence in academics, quality assurance, and safeguarding throughout our school.You can find more details of our school through the link to our website:

https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/bsg-guangzhou

THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced school leader to offer guidance and inspiration as part of the Secondary Senior Leadership Team. As key members of the team, you will play a major role in supporting the operation of the school as well as deciding on future academic direction. As an Assistant Headteacher you will lead the Sixth Form within the Secondary School.  Along with the existing Assistant Headteachers,  (Teaching, Learning & Assessment) (Head of Pastoral Care) (Student Enrichment and Experience) and the Head of Secondary, you will form the Secondary School Leadership Team (SSLT). A typical Assistant Head portfolio will include:

·   Leading on a core responsibility area – Sixth Form

·   Line-management of several subjects and Sixth Form Tutors

·   Oversight of several operational aspects (e.g. calendar, handbooks, etc)

·   Input into common SSLT responsibilities (e.g. recruitment, induction, development planning, etc) 

Candidates are encouraged to highlight any relevant experience as well as express any particular areas of interest.

There is a teaching commitment, which will be confirmed once the timetable is completed. Please clearly state which subject(s) you are able to teach, and to what level.

• Middle and/or Senior Leader experience.

• A degree in your specialist subject.

• A recognised teaching qualification.

• Considerable relevant teaching experience.

• Receptive to feedback.

• Ready to embrace change.

• Willingness to share good practice.

• Strong communication skills.

• Energetic and optimistic.

• Ability to mentor Middle Leaders.

• Be collaborative.

• Ambitious for our school. 

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will be joining a team of enthusiastic teachers. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and hugely enthusiastic Middle Leader to step into Secondary Senior leadership to join our well-established school. You will be able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification and considerable teaching experience. All our staff are expected to promote the Core Values of the British School of Guangzhou, and be able to ensure that teaching and learning meets the needs and expectations of the individual children, and the wider school community. You will be expected to demonstrate thorough curriculum knowledge and a proactive approach towards the wellbeing of young children, yourself and others, including your own professional development.

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION

We’re Nord Anglia Education, one of the world’s largest premium international schools organisations. Every day, our teachers and support colleagues help our thousands of students achieve more than they ever imagined possible.

A transformational education at one of our schools is focussed on excellent academic outcomes, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. Our innovative use of educational technology also creates a personalised, 21st century learning experience for all students, while our global scale means we can recruit and retain the world’s best teachers and offer unforgettable events and expeditions.

Our people are empowered to make a difference in their fields of expertise. Our fast pace of growth requires evolution and change from everyone, giving you the chance to define the role you do in the future. This challenges the learning agility of our employees and ensures every day brings interesting new experiences.

Founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom, our first international school opened in 1992 in Warsaw, followed by rapid growth across the world since the 2000s.

When you join our team, you’ll become part of a global family of experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand.

OUR SCHOOLS

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are ambitious for our students, our people, and our schools. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually.

We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.

OUR GLOBAL ACADEMIC RESULTS

The 2023-2024 academic year was the strongest ever in terms of BSG’s academic results. In A-levels, our students achieved 69% of grades at A*-A, along with 82% at A*-B. In IGCSE, BSG students achieved an outstanding set of results, with 60% of grades at 9 – 7 for the year and 92% at 9 – 4.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.