Junior School Head of Key Stage 2

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational educator to join Uppingham Hung Yen as Head of Key Stage 2. This is a core teaching role with an additional responsibility allowance for leading our KS2 phase (Years 3 - 6).

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about nurturing curiosity, resilience and a love of learning in children aged 7 - 11. In addition to your teaching duties, you will act as the academic and pastoral leader for the phase, driving high standards, supporting staff development and ensuring the smooth implementation of the British Curriculum within the unique context of our international school in Vietnam. You will translate the school's strategic vision into daily practice, acting as a crucial bridge between class teachers and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Teaching and Learning ( approx. 80% of timetable)

• Outstanding Practice: Teach a KS2 class, consistently demonstrating "good" or "outstanding" teaching that engages, challenges, and motivates all pupils.
• Role Modelling: Act as a leading practitioner, modelling best practices in curriculum delivery, assessment and classroom management for colleagues within the phase.
• Leadership and Management of KS2 ( approx. 20% of timetable).
• Strategic Leadership: Support the SLT in implementing the school's vision and development plan within KS2, contributing to strategic decision-making with insights from the phase.

• Curriculum Development and Production

• Lead the ongoing review, adaptation and production of a coherent and ambitious KS2 curriculum that is rooted in the British Curriculum but contextualised for our international setting in Vietnam.
• Oversee the creation of long-term and medium-term planning documents, ensuring they sequence knowledge and skills effectively to build on prior learning and prepare pupils for the next stage of their education.
• Ensure the curriculum is rich, broad, and balanced, incorporating cross-curricular links and providing a range of enriching learning experiences that reflect the Uppingham ethos.

• Evaluating Outcomes and Impact

• Establish robust systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of the KS2 curriculum on pupil outcomes.
• Lead the rigorous analysis of a wide range of assessment data (formative and summative) to track pupil progress, identify trends and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning strategies.
• Use data analysis and work scrutiny to identify underachievement and gaps in learning, implementing and evaluating the impact of targeted interventions.
• Report regularly to the SLT on the standards achieved in KS2, the effectiveness of the curriculum and areas for further development.

• Staff Development and Support

• Together with the Head of Junior School: Line manage KS2 teachers, offering guidance, support and challenge to help them meet performance management targets.
• Lead weekly KS2 team meetings to ensure consistent implementation of school policies and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Support the induction of new staff within the phase.

• Pastoral Care and Community

• Take overall responsibility for the pastoral care, behaviour and well-being of all pupils in Key Stage 2.
• Uphold and promote the school’s behaviour for learning policy, ensuring a positive and safe environment.
• Build strong relationships with parents, acting as a key point of contact for KS2 matters and actively participating in parent evenings and school events to strengthen the school community.

• Operations and Transition

• Liaise with the Head of KS1 to ensure smooth and effective transition arrangements for pupils moving between Key Stages.
• Contribute to the efficient use of resources and budgeting for the phase.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records regarding pupil progress, meetings and correspondence.

Key Expectations

• Be aware of and committed to the ethos and values of Uppingham Hung Yen.
• Carry out any task that can be reasonably be expected of them in their role.
• Take an active role in the development and implementation of school policies and in the whole life of the School.
• Contribute to the co-curricular programme.
• Ensure that there are equal opportunities for all.
• Follow school procedures as outlined in the staff handbook.
• Be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Education, skills, training and qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and a relevant degree.
• Proven, successful experience teaching within Key Stage 2 in a British Curriculum school.
• Experience of using data to raise standards and improve pupil outcomes.
• Desirable: Experience leading a subject or initiative across a key stage.

Skill and Knowledge

• Experience of supporting pupils of all abilities to make excellent progress.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Experience of, or a clear understanding of UK Independent Schools and/or British International Education.

Personal Attributes

• A visible, collaborative and proactive leadership style with high levels of emotional intelligence.
• A deep commitment to the Uppingham ethos and the holistic development of every child.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to build positive relationships with Vietnamese families and the local community.
• A positive, resilient outlook combined with energy, patience and a lively sense of humour.

Safeguarding Statement

Uppingham Hung Yen is fundamentally committed to safeguarding the children in our care and their welfare is our top priority. All adults in the school community are expected to follow its Safeguarding procedures and are required to undertake safeguarding checks. Staff will hold a clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check with no question regarding suitability to work with children.

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