Head of Secondary Humanities

HEAD OF SECONDARY HUMANITIES

Location: NACIS Shanghai

NACIS Shanghai is looking to recruit a Head of Secondary Humanities, to drive excellent teaching and learning in the subject of Secondary Economics, Business Studies, Geography or Global Perspectives. 

This is an exciting opportunity to create a generation of resilient and creative global citizens, who will change our world for the better. You will benefit our students and people, through our programmes such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, IMG and King’s College London.

The School:

Founded in September 2016, NACIS Shanghai offers students a creative, challenging and rewarding learning experience. Students aged 6 to 18 years old are welcomed into our progressive and internationally minded school community. We offer a distinctive bilingual, blended learning programme leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Located in the Minhang District of Shanghai, the school has world class facilities that complement our innovative approach.

Our staff are from 10 different countries with significant numbers of colleagues from China, the UK, Ireland and North America.

The role:

We seek a qualified Head of Secondary Humanities to join where your focus will be:

• To offer leadership, inspiration and guidance to the secondary Humanities department with over 20 Humanities Teachers and 1 TA.
• The post holder must work effectively as a key member of the Secondary Leadership Team in ensuring students’ academic progress.
• To contribute significantly to school improvement/development and planning, and to promote the learning priorities of the school development plan whilst promoting the wider aspirations and values of the school. Including the development of a high-performance culture for students and staff. 
• To teach one Humanities subjects across secondary school between Grade 6 and 12, including IGCSE, A-level and IBDP curriculum, preferably in IB Economics, IB Business Studies, IB ESS or IB Geography.
• To demonstrate thorough curriculum knowledge and be flexible within the Humanities department to teach different aspects of the curriculum.
• To ensure that planning, preparation, teaching, recording, assessment and reports meet the needs of the students and expectations of the school.
• To promote high expectations for our students, designing learning activities that are aligned to our school’s Secondary curriculum and creating a learning culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved.
• To foster an environment of respect within the classroom, facilitating learning through questioning and discussion.

The Successful Candidate will Possess:

• Qualified Teacher status with a minimum of five years teaching experience in a Secondary Humanities subject.
• At least 2 to 3 years leadership experiences managing a department.
• Experience of IBDP or A-level teaching is a MUST.
• Understanding of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children through classroom organization, differentiation and learning strategies.
• Holding a PGCE/ QTS or national recognized teaching license.
• Team player and be flexible.

About You:

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students. You will be able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment as well as meet visa-related restrictions for China, including a bachelor degree, non-criminal background check and at least 24 months of teaching experiences.

To Apply:

Please include a CV and Cover Letter with your application.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

We have a strict policy against discrimination and harassment of any kind. We also comply with all national, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

We expect all employees to embrace and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in their everyday work, helping to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

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 where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

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 welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.