Assistant Principal (Extension) in a young bilingual school in Shanghai, China

Line Manager: Vice Principal

The Role 

The Assistant Principal (Extension) (APX) is a whole-school role, reporting to the Executive Principal via the Vice Principal. They will be the line manager to the Heads of Whole-School Faculties (Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Sport & Exercise) and staff allocated responsibilities for the leadership of Libraries & Research, Enrichment (including ECAs, Trips, Expeditions & Experiential Learning), and Scholars. The team will grow as student numbers increase, and in the future, include leadership of Examinations, Data Tracking, Higher Education & Careers Counselling and the Alumni Network.

The aim of the post is to lead, promote and develop all activities and programmes that extend the learning opportunities of students beyond the regular academic curriculum. Areas of responsibility include:

®    School Calendar & Diary

®    Timetable & Scheduling of Events

®    Visual Arts

®    Performing Arts

®    Sport & Exercise

®    Internal Competitions

®    External Competitions

®    Extra-Curricular Activities

®    Clubs & Societies

®    Trips, Expeditions & Experiential Learning

®    Liaison with Concord Plus+

®    Libraries & Research

®    Scholarships

Person Specification

The role of APX is an important and senior position in the School and the successful candidate should:

®    have leadership experience in school, demonstrate higher leadership potential

®    present an imaginative vision for Extension in a high achieving, dynamic and progressive school

®    demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with all students and staff

®    have a warm and engaging manner, and a positive outlook

®    have highly effective communication skills for dealing with students, parents and staff

®    be organised, energetic and self-directed

®    have excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge

®    be an experienced teacher capable of delivering dynamic and effective lessons

®    be committed to boarding school life and willing to engage in a range of extra-curricular activities