Deputy Head of Inclusion – South Island School (Full-Time Starting August 2025)

Deputy Head of Inclusion – South Island School (Full-Time Starting August 2025)

Summary of Role

South Island School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Head of Inclusion. In this role, you will support and report to the Head of Inclusion in leading the Individual Needs Faculty, and the development and implementation of the whole school strategy for inclusion. Your primary role will be to collaborate with and assist the Head of Inclusion in actualising the systems, processes, infrastructure, and student-centred programs necessary to ensure that every student within the school receives tailored support for their unique learning needs.

You will be a member of the Academic Leadership Team (ALT), ensuring that our collaborative academic decisions are suitably inclusive and mindful of the needs of all students. Additionally, you will coach and guide staff in other faculties on the development of differentiated and inclusive teaching strategies as we work together towards the ESF vision for every student to be the best they can be.

The successful candidate will exhibit strong management abilities and leadership potential. Whether you have a proven track record in leading teams and initiatives, or you demonstrate the capacity and promise for such leadership, your role will involve guiding colleagues within the Individual Needs faculty and successfully driving whole school initiatives. You will be an accomplished specialist in the field of learning diversity and learning support, possessing a profound understanding of the unique academic and developmental needs of students in secondary and further education, specifically those aged between 11 and 18 years. You should possess the innate capacity to stimulate, inspire, and connect with students through creative and innovative methods, fostering a dynamic learning environment both within the classroom and beyond its boundaries. You will embody robust pastoral care skills, with a focus on understanding and meeting the diverse learning needs of students. Your role involves fostering well-being and social-emotional health, crucial factors in students' overall learning development.

The role carries an additional TLR3 allowance, as per the ESF Terms and Conditions.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in education or a related field;  
• An internationally recognised teaching qualification (i.e., a postgraduate teaching qualification or an education degree);  
• Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A), or a willingness to complete the training in-post;
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an educational setting;  
• Prior experience teaching Learning Support and working with students with diverse learning needs;  
• Experience in implementing Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and Student Support Plans;  
• Familiarity with a range of assessment strategies for identifying students’ individual needs and supporting learning;  
• Knowledge of current developments in inclusive education and Universal Design for Learning (UDL);  
• Experience in developing inclusive teaching strategies and contributing to extra-curricular programmes.

Skills and Abilities

• Embodies a robust collaborative ethos, skillfully facilitating cross-functional partnerships and contributing to a harmonious, productive team dynamic.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with students, parents, teachers, and other relevant professionals;  
• Strong leadership, management, and administrative skills;  
• A high level of personal organisation;   
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining an inclusive, safe, and innovative learning environment;  
• Competence in designing and delivering differentiated lessons.

Personal Characteristics

• A love of working with children and deep-rooted dedication to championing the diverse needs of every student, ensuring their unique educational requirements are met and their potential is fully realised. 
• Ability to inspire and connect with students and the wider learning community alike;  
• Unwavering devotion to nurturing student well-being and advancing social-emotional health, delivered through heartfelt and personalised pastoral care.
• Driven by a desire to maintain high standards in education and to develop students’ skills through daily and extra-curricular opportunities.

For more information about South Island School, please click HERE.

To Apply

Please submit your applications via the ESF online recruitment system HERE.

Closing Date: By 8.00 am Hong Kong Time on 25th November 2024.

Please note that we will be interviewing strong applicants prior to the closing date and reserve the right to make an early appointment ahead of the deadline. Therefore, an early application is very strongly advised on this occasion.

Further Information

Further information can be found in the following locations:

South Island School website: https://www.sis.edu.hk

English Schools Foundation website: https://www.esf.edu.hk/

Please email the Principal’s PA, Zin Mogg, if you have any questions: zmogg@sis.edu.hk

Thank you again for your interest in this role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

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