Head of English

CREATE YOUR FUTURE

HEAD OF ENGLISH                 

Location: Guangzhou, China

We’re looking to recruit a Head of English to join The British School of Guangzhou, a Nord Anglia Education school.

THE ROLE

·     Lead the department effectively, as outlined in the ‘Expectations of Subject Leaders’

·     Be professional at all times.

·     Lead a clear vision for the department and create strategic action plans that work towards it.

·     Ensure Teaching and Learning are as effective as possible.

·     Make professional development an ongoing focus.

·     Effectively manage the operational aspects of the department.

·     Be accountable for student outcomes.

·     Effectively liaise with all stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will be joining a team of enthusiastic teachers across both our Southlake and Olympic Park campuses’. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of English or a hugely enthusiastic English teacher ready to step into subject 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. IGCSE Drama results specifically 3 x A, 1 x B, 1 x C.

BENEFITS

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of 15,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.  

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development to ensure our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Master’s in International Education from King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

§ A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale

§ An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration

§ A culture that is fair and consultative

§ Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

EMPLOYMENT START DATE: 1st August 2025

TO APPLY:

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. Please visit us online at https://careers.nordangliaeducation.com/

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

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.