Prestigious School in Shanghai
Position: Head of English and Chinese  
Department(HOD) 
Reports to: Principal & Head of    
          Academics 
Supervises: Teachers in Department
Location: Line 9, Jiuting Road 
Start Date: August 2024

Summary:
The HOD is the leader and organiser of teaching and curriculum development in the school and is responsible for the quality of teaching and the development of the subjects. 

Core Mission:
1. Establish the vision of the Department and lead the direction of its development.
2. Carry out diagnostics and provide effective academic and teaching leadership.
3. Be responsible for the quality of the curriculum and evaluation of individual courses.
4. Understand the school's wider development and be able to make decisions from the school's perspective.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Lead the curriculum development plan of the subject and coordinate resource sharing within the subject, establishing common standards
2.To define departmental improvement plans and to monitor their implementation, setting department targets as necessary
3. Ensure the professional growth of teachers, and be able to work with PD Leads within the school, and outside providers, to offer methods and platforms to promote teacher development
4. To oversee the assessment of the subject and ensure reporting of results are in line with agreed standards and are within reasonable time periods
5. To reasonably formulate the department budget, and effectively implement
6. To assist with the recruitment and induction of high-quality teachers into the department
7. To oversee the work of Faculty Coordinators and provide guidance and training where necessary
8. To record attendance of the staff in the department and submits it to registrar and to assign the cover staff for the sick leave or any kinds of leave.
9. To implement the school's performance management system and effectively review teacher performance
10. To represent the department at meetings, contribute to relevant school policy making and implementation
11. To assist with student admissions in regards to diagnosing English proficiency
12. To produce annual examinations (including CIE exams and internal exams) analysis and incorporate into the department development plan
13. To work with Division (Year) Leaders to ensure staff of the department use effective methods to identify and help students who are underachieving
14.To collaborate with Division (Year) Leaders in any other reasonable way, including staff evaluations, for the successful delivery of the subject at division level
15. Any other reasonable duty as directed by the school.

Benefits:
-You can negotiate salary with the school according to your qualifications
-other benfits will be discussed during the interview 

Benefits:
-You can negotiate salary with the school according to your qualifications 
-other benfits will be discussed during the interview