Director of Global Literacy

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As the Director of Global Literacy, you will report to the Executive Principal through Academic Management and lead a growing team of specialist teachers. You will oversee the subject across all year levels and should be organised, energetic, innovative, and committed to the School School's aims.




Lead the development and delivery of Global Literacy across Grades 6-12, including international and compulsory Chinese curriculum pathways

Review curriculum needs, select appropriate courses, and develop clear schemes of work and departmental policies

Lead, support, and line-manage subject teachers through regular meetings, lesson observations, performance reviews, and professional development

Set departmental targets, monitor performance, evaluate outcomes, and maintain accurate academic documentation

Ensure consistently high standards of teaching, assessment, feedback, classroom management, and student progress

Teach up to 20 lessons per week and prepare students for internal and external examinations

Work with senior leadership, operations, and the timetabling team to coordinate staffing, classrooms, resources, and budgets

Support students applying for subject-related university programmes, competitions, and enrichment opportunities

Use assessment data and the school's MIS effectively to monitor progress and improve teaching and learning

Serve as a student tutor when required, supporting academic progress, wellbeing, and communication with parents

Contribute actively to extracurricular activities, school events, admissions, marketing, and student recruitment initiatives

Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, and school policies




Requirements




Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant subject area

Recognized teaching qualification strongly preferred

Strong subject knowledge and proven experience teaching students aged 11-18

Experience with IGCSE, A-Level, or another recognised international curriculum is preferred

Previous departmental leadership, curriculum coordination, or team-management experience

Ability to support students whose first language is not English




Benefits




Salary and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.