Early Years Head of Kindergarten - Guangzhou, China - January 2025
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School - Far East / East Asia
- Curriculum:
- Other, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Early Years (0-4), Primary-Lower (5-7)
- Start Date:
- 01 January 2025
- Initial Contract Length:
- 3 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
A Head of Kindergarten is needed in January 2025 for a bilingual school in Guangzhou.
They are looking for someone with the following education, skills and experience:
Essential:
With recognised teaching qualifications and principal certificate.
Part of the Senior Management Team in School and/or Education Group with a focus on kindergarten
- Around 15 years of experience in Kindergarten and exposure to IB curriculum preferred with a good understanding of IB framework
Sound knowledge of modern teaching methodology
Excellent people skills particularly parent communication
Ability to relate well to other cultures
Ability to communicate effectively in oral English and Chinese
Desirable:
Experience of international education and/or curricula
Experience of living and/or working overseas
International candidate with understanding of KG in China preferred
This is the first of five world-class bilingual schools offering the Chinese National and International Curricula. The school operates with a dual leadership structure involving both a Chinese Principal and an International Head. From Grades 1 to 9 the school follow the compulsory Chinese National Curriculum together with a high quality, bespoke world-class international curriculum. From Grades 9 to 12 the school offer IGCSE & A-Level programmes. The school’s bilingual environment requires the appointment of a diverse, expert workforce able to deliver a bilingual curriculum and which is committed to offering the comprehensive range of curricular and extracurricular opportunities planned for the school.
This school aims to be one of the region’s top boarding schools, and its structure is aligned to the boarding system in the UK. In its first year of operation, it is estimated there will be about 360 pupils across grades 1-7. The school will grow organically in the Lower Secondary phases in subsequent years. In the second year of operation, the school will open the Upper Secondary phase and the Kindergarten is scheduled to open in September 2024.
The school pay a very competitive salary. Contracts are 3 years fixed term renewable (6 months’ probation period). The school also offer either accommodation or a housing allowance (sufficient for good quality accommodation in the city of work), as well as a flight allowance, relocation allowance and health Insurance.
Please ask Edvectus for the full job description and for details of how to apply.
They are looking for someone with the following education, skills and experience:
Essential:
With recognised teaching qualifications and principal certificate.
Part of the Senior Management Team in School and/or Education Group with a focus on kindergarten
- Around 15 years of experience in Kindergarten and exposure to IB curriculum preferred with a good understanding of IB framework
Sound knowledge of modern teaching methodology
Excellent people skills particularly parent communication
Ability to relate well to other cultures
Ability to communicate effectively in oral English and Chinese
Desirable:
Experience of international education and/or curricula
Experience of living and/or working overseas
International candidate with understanding of KG in China preferred
This is the first of five world-class bilingual schools offering the Chinese National and International Curricula. The school operates with a dual leadership structure involving both a Chinese Principal and an International Head. From Grades 1 to 9 the school follow the compulsory Chinese National Curriculum together with a high quality, bespoke world-class international curriculum. From Grades 9 to 12 the school offer IGCSE & A-Level programmes. The school’s bilingual environment requires the appointment of a diverse, expert workforce able to deliver a bilingual curriculum and which is committed to offering the comprehensive range of curricular and extracurricular opportunities planned for the school.
This school aims to be one of the region’s top boarding schools, and its structure is aligned to the boarding system in the UK. In its first year of operation, it is estimated there will be about 360 pupils across grades 1-7. The school will grow organically in the Lower Secondary phases in subsequent years. In the second year of operation, the school will open the Upper Secondary phase and the Kindergarten is scheduled to open in September 2024.
The school pay a very competitive salary. Contracts are 3 years fixed term renewable (6 months’ probation period). The school also offer either accommodation or a housing allowance (sufficient for good quality accommodation in the city of work), as well as a flight allowance, relocation allowance and health Insurance.
Please ask Edvectus for the full job description and for details of how to apply.
- Number Of Students:
- 360 students across grades 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7
- Regional Info:
- Guangzhou is the largest city and the capital city of the Guangdong province and the third largest city in China. The city is located on the Pearl River, about 120 km (75 miles) north-northwest of Hong Kong and north-northeast of Macau. Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate and summers are hot and wet (the monsoon season lasts from April to September) and winters are relatively mild and dry. There are about 14 million residents in Guangzhou and Cantonese is the first language for about half of these residents, while the other half speak mainly Mandarin. In recent years, the city has developed a more cosmopolitan appearance with new shopping plazas, high rise buildings, a modern metro system and landscaped parks and road sides. It's a busy, modern and lively city, but parts of the city retain a more traditional charm with restored churches, buildings and private residences. Having a major airport and being so close to Hong Kong opens up a world of travel opportunities, from short weekend trips, to longer treks around Asia in the holidays. Guangzhou really is the perfect place to base yourself in Asia! For more information please see: 25 Best Places to Visit in Guangzhou https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stK14aLj-tE Guangzhou, China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/guangzhou
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Housing:
- Allowance on top of salary
- Benefits:
- Flights - allowance, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Professional development allowance, Tuition - free for dependants
- Suited To:
- Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate - warmer, Climate -moderate, Dependent children - more suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Highly developed, Westernised - highly, Women - not restrictive
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 15.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60