Director of Study

JOB PURPOSE

The primary objective of this role is to provide leadership, motivation, and strategic direction to members of the academic Senior Leadership Team (SLT), focusing on enhancing the quality of the academic curriculum and boosting student performance. This position is essential for influencing the school’s academic future and collaborating effectively as a vital member of both the Organizational and School SLT.

Reporting directly to the Principal of NAS Guangzhou and the Panyu Education Advisory Board, the successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership, organization, and management of the school, inspiring a vision for teaching and learning while driving improvements in student performance and enrollment.

KEY RESULTS AREA

Strategic Planning and Vision

• Collaborate with the Head of Schools and quality assurance staff to lead the academic strategy.
• Ensure the development and implementation of a rigorous curriculum that serves bilingual learners and equips students for IGCSE, IB, A-Level, and Chinese examinations.
• Supervise academic monitoring and evaluation cycles to uphold high academic standards and foster a positive learning atmosphere throughout the school.
• Assess and monitor academic standards in accordance with NAE bilingual school guidelines and institutional processes, including competitor benchmarking.
• Analyze school performance and pinpoint areas for ongoing improvement.
• Effectively attract, develop, retain, and manage staff.
• Promote excellence, equity, and high expectations for all members of the school community.
• Conduct evaluations as part of NAE Performance Management.
• Gather insights from professional development training.
• Collect feedback regarding department quality assurance.
• Review parent survey evaluations.
• Collaborate successfully with both the school Senior Leadership Team and the Nord Anglia Education Team.

Curriculum Assessment and System Setup

• Lead the design and execution of a unified curriculum and assessment framework ensuring cohesion, progression, and consistency across Primary, Secondary, and bilingual streams.
• Oversee the creation and ongoing enhancement of student performance tracking and data systems to inform teaching quality, student interventions, and curriculum modifications.
• Coordinate the review and adjustment of curriculum delivery and student placements based on assessment data to effectively support each student's progress and achievements.
• Establish clear protocols and reporting standards for academic data analysis, benchmarking, and improvement planning in line with Nord Anglia Education requirements.

Front of House: Admissions and Marketing

• Assist the Principal and MAC with overarching school marketing efforts to ensure continued growth.
• Facilitate school admissions by coordinating the academic team's involvement in promoting the institution to prospective parents.
• Support school marketing and admissions initiatives, highlighting the unique aspects of the Nord Anglia experience and educational strategy.
• Ensure that international colleagues fully understand both the school's and NAE’s educational and commercial vision, philosophy, and mission.
• Act as a representative for the school, engaging with key influencers and parents of potential students.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents to encourage advocacy for the school.

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

• Foster an environment within the school that emphasizes achievement across all operational aspects.
• Utilize our educational partnerships and programs, including Nord Anglia Education’s Global Campus, to create exceptional academic, personal, and social opportunities for students.
• Encourage a culture of personal responsibility and enthusiasm for learning.
• Regularly assess the curriculum to ensure effective delivery tailored to student needs.
• Promote students’ personal and social growth through Apply via the WhatSchool platform.