Assistant Principal (Extension) in a young bilingual school in Shanghai, China
About This Role
Line Manager: Vice Principal
The Role
The Assistant Principal (Extension) (APX) is a key position within the school, reporting directly to the Executive Principal via the Vice Principal. This role is responsible for overseeing the Heads of Whole-School Faculties, which include Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Sport & Exercise, as well as staff members leading Libraries & Research, Enrichment (which encompasses ECAs, Trips, Expeditions & Experiential Learning), and Scholars. As the student population increases, this team will expand to include leadership for Examinations, Data Tracking, Higher Education & Careers Counselling, and the Alumni Network in the near future.
The main focus of this role is to lead, advocate for, and enhance all initiatives and programs that enrich students' learning experiences beyond the traditional academic curriculum. Key responsibilities include:
- School Calendar & Diary
- Timetable & Event Scheduling
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Sport & Exercise
- Internal Competitions
- External Competitions
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Clubs & Societies
- Trips, Expeditions & Experiential Learning
- Collaboration with Concord Plus+
- Libraries & Research
- Scholarships
Person Specification
The APX position is crucial within the School, and the ideal candidate will:
- Have leadership experience in an educational environment, demonstrating potential for further leadership roles
- Clearly articulate a creative vision for Extension within a high-performing, innovative, and forward-thinking institution
- Build positive and authoritative relationships with both students and staff
- Exhibit a warm and approachable demeanor, along with an optimistic outlook
- Display outstanding communication skills for effective interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
- Be organized, energetic, and self-driven
- Hold impressive academic qualifications and subject knowledge
- Be an experienced educator capable of delivering engaging and effective lessons
- Show a dedication to the boarding school lifestyle and a readiness to engage in various extra-curricular activities