Job Responsibilities

Other important features or requirements of the job: • Work closely with the School’s leadership team to ensure effective implementation of the School’s strategic plan and to take a central role in that process. • Be involved in the staff rota of boarding house supervision on a weekly basis as directed by the Deputy Head Pastoral. • Be involved in the ECA programme by offering to run or assist in running an activity for the students on a weekly basis • Take part in the annual expeditions programme, which will consist of residential trips of up to a week, either domestically in China or further afield in neighbouring countries • Attendance at extra-curricular events, parent information evenings, community events etc as requested by the Head and/or Heads of Schools • Represent the school at official functions as and when requested by the Head. • Teaching load as required and specified by Heads of School. • Lead by example in all professional matters ensuring that all teachers and students observe matters such as dress, punctuality and mutual support. • Contribute to the development of the overall WASHZ vision and ensure that students, staff and parents all understand and subscribe to that vision. • WASHZ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment.

Job Requirements

• The ability and willingness to inspire others; leading by example, role modelling the School’s vision statement Leadership for a better world in relationships with students, colleagues and parents. • An understanding of (and/or willingness to become familiar with) the Chinese Cultural norms, and the Mandarin and/or Chinese National curriculum. • For Chinese Nationals - bilingual (Chinese and English) language abilities • Appropriate teaching qualifications and experience. • A strong commitment to high standards of WASHZ Teaching and Learning. • A genuine commitment to the Safeguarding wellbeing and pastoral care of children. • Interests and abilities that can enhance the School’s extra-curricular enrichment programme. • Excellent inter-personal skills with students, colleagues and parents. • Excellent administrative, organisational, and ICT skills.

Required Languages

English