| Job Title: |
Head of Secondary (Chinese) (YWIES-SHLG-SEC-2627-002) |
| Posted Date: |
04/30/2026 |
Expiration Date: |
- |
| Location: |
YWIES - Shanghai(Lingang) |
# of Openings: |
1 |
| Effective From: |
Other(08/01/2026) |
| Job Description: |
• 6-8 lessons/week
• To ensure high-quality teaching and learning in secondary, leading the HOD’s in ensuring high standards of planning, mapping, data analysis and implementation across all departments.
• To lead on all aspects related to the secondary academic programme, including exams, subject electives, reporting, CPD and parent communication related to academics.
• Working as part of the Lingang Leadership Team (LLT), reporting to the Co-Principals & VP.
• Ultimately seeing students thrive in their academic programme.
Detailed Responsibilities (Secondary Leadership / Academic Support)
1) Examinations (CAIE & Internal)
• Lead and coordinate CAIE exam withdrawal requests.
• Manage and support CAIE exam entries and related processes.
• Oversee exam invigilation and daily organisation setup for both CAIE and internal assessments (including CAIE & Internal).
• Coordinate internal and CAIE exam timetables and distribution.
• Coordinate CAIE correspondence and ensure timely communication.
• Manage parent communications related to CAIE and internal examinations, including catch-up exam organisation.
• Support exam paper preparation, storage, moderation, and verification processes for both CAIE and internal assessments.
• Organise CIE examination training (including invigilator training, timetables, and invigilator arrangements where needed).
2) Curriculum, Subjects & Student Pathways
• Support curriculum mapping, planning, and management systems (e.g., Managebac).
• Stay up-to-date with changes and developments in IGCSE, AS, and A Level.
• Support subject fair activities and student elective sign-up processes.
• Coordinate taster lessons during open days.
• Manage transition events across G5–G6, G8–IG1, and IG2–AS (with relevant coordinators).
• Support student withdrawals from subjects/electives and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate MAD & electives arrangements (including elective-related student support and planning).
3) Data, Reporting & Quality Assurance
• Check and validate academic reports and ensure data accuracy.
• Lead academic data analysis (exam analysis and next-step actions) and communicate outcomes.
• Oversee exam moderation processes.
• Support quality assurance through formal and informal lesson observations aligned with the Teacher Good Practice Rubric.
• Contribute to QFLT/CoP appraisal cycles (as applicable to leadership role).
• Support the development and implementation of secondary academic action plans.
4) Academic Professional Development & CPDD
• Lead, arrange, and oversee secondary academic CPD sessions and professional development activities.
• Work collaboratively with CPDD/LLT to plan and deliver staff development priorities.
• Support and contribute to staff training and learning initiatives.
5) Academic Events & Whole-School Programmes
• Support organisation of key school events, including:
• First day of school
• New student parent information sessions
• Founder's Day
• Community Day
• Math Week / Science Week / Science Day
• Chinese Book Week / English Book Week
• Musician of the Year (Performance Art – Music)
• Drama Festival (Performance Art – Drama)
• Open Days and Parent Teacher Conferences
• Teacher in-service PD Days
• Knowle Hall (G6 & G8) core teacher committee activities
• Yearbook coordination (including Art/Creative elements)
• Art exhibitions and related showcases
• Arrange and support lesson planning for students not attending CCP/WCP/Knowle Hall trips.
• Support the academic schedule following exams (e.g., G6–AS).
6) Government Examinations & Compliance (Huikao / Zhongkao)
• Plan and coordinate Huikao-related assemblies, revision classes, teacher meetings, and invigilator training.
• Organise catch-up exam arrangements where required.
• Plan internal Zhongkao mocks and lead teacher coordination for external mocks and examinations.
• Support Zhongkao subject meetings and relevant teacher briefings.
• Coordinate student follow-ups for Zhongkao and Huikao.
• Lead parent communications for government examination matters.
• Support government academic work and compliance processes, including:
• Annual government checks
• Spot checks / quality assurance visits
• Preparation and submission of local online reports for G6–IG1 (including relevant Chinese core reporting)
7) Parent Communication & Escalation Management
• Ensure concerns and queries are directed to the appropriate leader responsible for the relevant area.
• Support structured parent communication processes (e.g., “Parents Coffee” sessions and targeted HOD-led parent briefings such as subject deep dives).
• Provide necessary parent support and training initiatives where required.
8) Leadership, Accountability & Staff Development
• Provide line management for HoDs through regular meetings and targeted PD support.
• Support learning walks and peer training/PD activities.
• Manage corridor and classroom displays:
• Assign boards to departments
• Ensure display quality and adherence to expectations
• Conduct noticeboard checks and reminders
• Support teacher accountability through:
• Gradebook checks and reminders
• Homework and planning monitoring
• MB (Middle/Lower Secondary, where applicable) related checks (e.g., exam data monitoring)
• Support academic staff data initiatives, including CEM testing coordination and staff PD on data usage.
• Provide data platform training and ensure staff can effectively use the platform.
• Conduct semester data analysis and support requests for MB/academic interventions.
9) Student Support & Safeguarding Operations (Pastoral & Wellness)
• Support safe-space operations when a student is removed from class/session.
• Work with US & LS coordinators and SLT/leadership teams to ensure student wellbeing and appropriate next steps.
• Handle staff concerns/conflicts in alignment with leadership escalation routes.
10) Staff Recruitment, Induction & Onboarding Support
• Participate in the new staff interviewing process (as required).
• Support new teachers in their academic induction and ongoing onboarding.
• Contribute to Monday morning briefings and weekly academic highlights.
Requirements:
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in IGCSE / AS / A-Level (IG A-Level).
• IBDP experience is considered an advantage
YCYW Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We align our recruitment practices to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. Before any appointment is confirmed, we implement effective recruitment practices which include: interview, identity check, criminal record check and character/professional references. All teachers and other adults working at YCYW schools must read and comply with our Child Protection Policy and Procedures. |
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