WCIH Assistant Head of Primary 27/28

WHY CHOOSE WELLINGTON? Professional Growth

• Tailored professional development pathways for all staff.
• Comprehensive CPD programs covering teaching methodologies, cultural awareness, and non-academic skills such as public speaking and finance.
• Three specialized leadership programs for middle, senior, and high-potential leaders.
• An internal coaching program designed to help you thrive. Exceptional Benefits
• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and dependents. Life in Hangzhou
• A modern, forward-thinking city surrounded by natural beauty and rich culture.
• Home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, West Lake.
• A thriving tech hub, hosting giants like Alibaba, with widespread cashless convenience.
• Just 45 minutes by high-speed train to Shanghai. JOB TITLE Assistant Head of Primary (Pastoral) DEPARTMENT Academic LOCATION Hangzhou LINE MANAGEMENT Head of Wellington College International Primary Hangzhou OBJECTIVES Wellington College Education (China)‑Hangzhou is seeking an experienced Assistant Head of Primary who will work with the Head of Primary on all aspects of leadership and management, and take responsibility for managing and leading on school improvement across Year 1‑6.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities

• The Assistant Head of Primary (Pastoral) will work closely with the Head of Primary to develop the school in line with its shared values and development plan. They will lead and manage pastoral care systems, ensuring the welfare, personal development, safeguarding and overall wellbeing of all pupils, while fostering a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for social, emotional and academic growth.
• As an experienced curriculum and team leader, they will model professional standards in teaching, leadership and conduct, promoting enrichment and achievement through the implementation of agreed school policies. They will act as one of the campus’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and will lead by example, encouraging and supporting all staff. Specific Responsibilities
• This is a non-class-based role, although the post holder will teach intervention groups and, on occasion, model high-quality teaching and learning in classrooms. They will build strong relationships, support staff training and development and ensure effective pastoral systems are in place to secure the smooth running of the school. Leadership and Management
• Support the Head of Primary in the effective day-to-day running of the school, including staff recruitment, induction, timetabling, duty rotas and arranging cover.
• Lead and participate in assemblies, staff meetings, open days, parents’ evenings and whole-school events.
• Develop, implement and review school improvement plans, monitor and evaluate standards of provision and support governance by attending relevant meetings.
• Maintain high expectations and monitor data for attendance, learning, achievement and behaviour across the school. Proactively follow up on concerns.
• Ensure pastoral policies and safeguarding protocols are current and consistently applied.
• Line manage classroom-based staff to provide high-quality interventions that promote pupils’ academic progress, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Work with the leadership team, the campus’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, counselling team and SEN team to nurture a culture of mutual respect and high standards of behaviour, with all staff actively contributing to these aims.
• Plan events, collaboration with charities, residential trips, pastoral events and House activities.
• Organise PASS data collection and act on results, PSHE lead, attend pupil progress meetings, work with marketing and admissions team and plan nursery to Y1 transition and Y6 to Y7 transition. Teaching and Learning
• Support the Head of Primary and Assistant Head (Academic) in determining a diverse, flexible curriculum that includes enrichment and service opportunities for all pupils.
• Demonstrate an excellent track record of teaching across the primary age range and model this to colleagues through classroom practice, coaching, mentoring, team teaching and supported self-evaluation.
• Observe teaching staff, provide constructive feedback, coach and implement development plans to ensure learning remains central to strategic planning and resource management.
• Promote effective pupil leadership and pastoral care approaches that empower pupils to have a voice, achieve success and actively engage in and support the learning of others.
• Develop and implement systems for collecting accurate and timely pastoral data to track individual and group progress, raising achievement across Years 1–6.
• Assist the Assistant Head (Academic) in monitoring the effectiveness of teaching and learning, including reviewing planning, work sampling, lesson observations, auditing outcomes and planning next steps for improvement. Strengthening Community
• Promote and model positive relationships with parents, building partnerships that support and enhance pupils’ learning and achievement. Develop a programme of parent workshops.
• Strengthen links with the local and wider community and other schools.
• Contribute to the school’s development by fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support policies and practices that promote child protection and safeguarding. Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Any other duties that the Head of Primary may from time to time ask the post-holder to perform.
• To support and promote the school’s ethos, aims, and core values to promote the welfare, progress and continued development of the school and its children. BASIC QUALIFICATION Education
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Work Experience
• Significant experience working as a leader in a primary school.
• Evidence of being an excellent classroom practitioner in a primary school.
• Evidence of improving pupil progress and outcomes.
• Experience in implementation/development plans that demonstrate impact.
• Experience of working with children across the primary age range.
• Experience as a performance manager.
• Experience in delivering training for others.
• Experience observing and feeding back to teaching and support staff. Qualification
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Recent, relevant in-service training. Language
• Fluent English, spoken and written. EXPERTISE
• Able to quickly engage and build appropriate relationships with children.
• Flexible, able to respond quickly to changes and think on your feet.
• Able to effectively manage children’s behaviour positively and to promote good relationships.
• Able to work as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills - able to talk effectively to children, parents, governors, external professionals and colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to produce careful, accurate, positive and well-written reports, policies, guidance, letters and emails.
• Able to read and use data and to use a range of sources of evidence to make judgements and identify next steps.
• Confident in the use of ICT as a teaching, learning, communication and administrative tool.
• Able to multitask and to effectively manage an extensive portfolio.
• Be proactive, innovative and resilient.
• Keep up to date with new educational trends. PREFERRED APTITUDES
• Display school values on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead with integrity.
• Creative, warm, engaging, transparent and intelligent.
• Well organised, calm, positive, confident and assuring.