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WHY CHOOSE WELLINGTON? Professional Growth

• Tailored professional development pathways for all staff.
• Comprehensive CPD programmes covering teaching methodologies, cultural awareness, and non-academic skills such as public speaking and finance.
• Three specialised leadership programmes for middle, senior, and high-potential leaders.
• An internal coaching programme 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 Director of Sports DEPARTMENT Academic LOCATION Hangzhou LINE MANAGEMENT Principal of Wellington College Education (China) – Hangzhou OBJECTIVES Wellington College Education (China) Hangzhou is seeking an experienced Director of Sports to enhance the provision and celebration of sport across the campus, oversee health and safety in relation to sporting activities, and support the school's mission to be an outstanding bilingual school that offers a pioneering education and helps shape a better world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Management

• To assist the Principal with strategic development of the sports provision offered by WCCH.
• To manage and expand the School Activities sports provision across the campus.
• To assist the Heads of School in achieving the highest standards of performance and self-discipline among teaching and non-academic staff. Teaching and Learning
• Fulfil the duties of a part-time subject teacher as required. Student Support, Welfare and Safeguarding
• Ensure that a wide variety of sporting opportunities are available to all pupils through high-quality fixtures, tournaments, and events throughout the year.
• To promote and increase participation in a wide range of sports across WCCH.
• To create and maintain an extensive sporting outreach programme that offers sporting opportunities to the local community.
• To organise and manage a variety of events that celebrate pupils’ sporting achievements across the schools, including but not limited to an awards ceremony and sports days. Communication and Collaboration
• To develop a positive relationship between the schools and the wider community through cooperative ventures, publications, competitions and school activities.
• To sustain effective, positive working relationships with all staff, pupils, parents, external bodies and the local community.
• To be committed to developing an integrated school culture, with parity of esteem for staff of all nationalities.
• To possess good communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of a bilingual school.
• To work closely with Admissions and Marketing to ensure that high levels of success are maintained.
• Contribute to parent information sessions and community events to raise awareness and promote the school. Professional Development
• To support the continued development of sporting excellence at Wellington College Hangzhou through effective CPD for staff.
• To contribute to and work with the SMT to develop the induction programme for new staff.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree. Major
• Education or a sports-related field. Working Experience
• At least five years of work experience.
• At least two years of leadership experience. Language
• Fluent English, spoken and written. EXPERTISE
• Broad knowledge of sporting activities.
• An appreciation of bilingual and international approaches to education, or a desire to develop this expertise.
• Ability to deliver CPD to staff. PREFERRED APTITUDES
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and preferably proven ability to communicate effectively with different types of people and in a cross-cultural environment.
• Strong grasp of international best practices in education.
• Strong passion for education and pleasure in working with young people.
• Proven ability to work with metrics, numbers and trends, and develop recommendations for action based on data analysis.
• Personal integrity, accountability and credibility.
• Strong mindset for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations.
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Competence in areas such as IT, budgeting, personnel development and information systems.
• Experience of working in an international or bilingual school would be an advantage.