Early Years Principal | Teaching Jobs in Shanghai | Competitive salary + package
SeekTeachers is excited to hire a professional and organised Early Years Principal on behalf of our client based in Shanghai, China. The school is under a very large educational organisation with over 50 schools across Asia. The school follows the International Baccalaureate curriculum and delivers the Primary Years Programme (PYP).
The suitable candidate should have:
**Masters Degree or above in Education/ Early Childhood or relevant subject
**Teaching Qualification (PGCE/ PGDE/ QTS/ Teaching License in Early Childhood)
**Minimum 8 years of teaching experience in Early Childhood
**Minimum 4 years of management experience
**Extensive experience in leading, developing and/or teaching an inquiry play-based early childhood curriculum
**Prior experience in working in an IB Primary Years Programme accredited school is preferred
**Prior experience with the Reggio Emilia learning approach is preferred
**Ability to oversee the pastoral welfare of students
**International experience, especially in Asia, is highly valued
Roles and duties:
**Develop and implement the strategic and operational plans of the school
**Lead the strategic and operational development of the school
**Develop and maintain the high-quality image of the school in the community
**Provide leadership to teachers in quality Early Childhood curriculum design, development and implementation of teaching that aligns with the Inquire Based Approach and the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
**Determine and maintain discipline and the positive reinforcement of the EtonHouse teaching philosophy
**Coach and support teachers to monitor, assess, document and maintain evaluation and assessment of children’s learning and development
**Develop strategies to market and maintain the school’s student enrolment to maximise the school capacity
**Select, coach and mentor teachers to maximise their professional relationship with parents, harmonious working relations with colleagues and teaching performance for the growth of students under their care
**Represent the school to internal and external stakeholders
Live and work in Shanghai
Living in Shanghai is very exciting. In recent years, Shanghai has blossomed into a chic and glamorous city. The city is modern with everything you can imagine to offer and is an amazing blend of traditional China and contemporary living. It is an exceptionally convenient location from which to explore the rest of China and other parts of Asia. Shanghai has a multitude of leisure activities for single people, couples and families. The city not only has a great range of restaurants and bars but also, a large selection of theatre, film and art available anywhere in China. If you have a keen sense of adventure, you could always go "beyond Shanghai" and explore the numerous cities nearby including Suzhou and Hangzhou.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in their care and expects all applicants to share this commitment.
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