Founding Head of Harrow International School
Harrow International School, Shanghai
Shanghai
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- from August 2015
- Apply by:
- 3 October 2014
Job overview
Applications are sought for the post of Founding Head of Harrow International School Shanghai with effect from August 2015.
The successful candidate will have the experience and vision to lead an outstanding co-educational day and boarding school ranging from Early Years to Year 13 (boarding commencing in Year 6). As with its namesake, Harrow School, and the other Harrow International Schools of Bangkok, Beijing and Hong Kong, the School will be characterised by high academic standards (based on the National Curriculum of England, culminating in IGCSEs and A levels); high quality pastoral care (provided in Houses); and an extensive extra-curricular programme.
Preferred candidates will be those who demonstrate some or all of the following:
- The ability to inspire and coordinate people towards achieving a common goal.
- Familiarity with the National Curriculum of England, IGCSEs, AS and A levels.
- Active involvement with cultures other than their own, particularly Chinese.
- A recognised area of educational expertise.
- Commitment to traditional school values.
- Experience in day and boarding schools.
- Experience in schools in the UK and abroad.
- Proven business and financial acumen.
Interested parties should send their applications together with resume to Patricia WONG of Korn Ferry International (UK) Limited, 15/F, St. George's Building, 2 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong or by email to harrow-headmaster@kornferry.com before 3 October 2014.
Closing date: before 3 October 2014
Please contact Patricia WONG at (852) 2971 2700 for inquiries.
About Harrow International School, Shanghai
Harrow School Shanghai is a co-educational day school for students aged from 18 months to 18 years. The teaching is based upon the EYFS Framework and the English National Curriculum, culminating in IGCSEs for Removes and Fifth Form (Years 10 and 11), and A levels within the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13). With a world-renowned reputation for its rich heritage of educational excellence, unique traditions and inspiring Leadership and Service programme, Harrow boasts a state-of-the-art campus with outstanding facilities, all located within 35 minutes of the epicenter of one of the world's most exciting and dynamic cities.
Harrow Shanghai is the fourth international school in the Harrow family of schools, joining those in Bangkok, Beijing and Hong Kong, alongside the historic Harrow School and its near-neighbour, John Lyon School, in London.
The School is organised as follows:
- Early Years -Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception
- Pre-Prep-Years 1- 4
- Prep -Years 5- 8
- Senior: Shells, Removes and Fifth Form (Years 9–11) and Sixth Form (Year 12-13)
The School is located in a modern custom-built facility, which accurately reflects the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai. The School combines elements of educational philosophy, practice and traditions from Harrow School in London within the context of the international minded-set of a diverse student body in Shanghai. It is envisaged that the School will eventually grow to a roll of approximately 950. As with the other Harrow Schools, Shanghai’s vision, 'Leadership for a better world', is realised by means of a characteristically Harrow approach to schooling which demands of students and teachers high academic attainment, involvement in a rich array of extra-curricular activities, and engagement in high quality pastoral support structures, particularly the House system. Students are assigned into Houses where their which their academic and all-round well-being is monitored, nurtured and supported.
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