Head of Science

Full Time | Nanjing, China | Secondary Division
Start Date:  August 2026

About School:

This institution is the longest-established British-style school in the local area. Founded in 2007, the school now has over 450 students from more than 30 countries worldwide. Catering to young learners in nursery and pre-school through senior students studying A-Level programmes, the school adopts an inspiring educational philosophy, encouraging every child to surpass themselves and achieve growth far beyond expectations.
Now in its 18th year of operation, the school continues to set higher academic standards with remarkable student performance. In 2024, its IGCSE and A-Level students achieved results significantly above the UK national average for the tenth consecutive year. One student also attained the highest score nationwide in A-Level Biology, earning wide recognition for the school’s strong academic standing.

Curriculum:  EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage), IGCSE, and A Level
Accreditation:  
School Type:  9-12 Boarding
Students Enrollment: Approx. 450  in total

About Job:

• Take overall charge of teaching management and academic coordination for the Science department; formulate comprehensive teaching plans and annual development goals to ensure stable, high‑quality teaching delivery across the department.
• Establish a tiered teaching framework based on curriculum features, student learning profiles and cognitive development; guide teachers in implementing differentiated and inquiry‑based experimental teaching, while ensuring full safety management for all laboratory sessions and consistent teaching effectiveness across year groups.
• Lead regular lesson observations, peer evaluations, academic seminars, research projects, experimental innovation initiatives and in‑house teacher training; promote pedagogical reform and support continuous professional growth for the Science teaching team.
• Keep closely updated with examination board requirements and the school’s academic positioning; coordinate syllabus adjustments, optimise teaching schedules and refine both theoretical and practical science curricula to align teaching outcomes with university admission goals.
• Arrange and supervise Science teachers’ participation in student mentoring, parent meetings, school open days, science fairs, STEM events, admissions activities and professional development training to strengthen the school’s brand influence.
• Liaise with all school divisions, academic affairs and administrative teams; coordinate daily academic matters, laboratory inventory management, equipment maintenance and safety compliance, and drive effective cross‑department collaboration.
• Complete additional academic management and subject development tasks assigned by the school leadership.

About You:

• Take overall charge of teaching management and academic coordination for the Science department (Physics / Chemistry / Biology); formulate comprehensive teaching plans and annual development goals to ensure stable, high‑quality teaching delivery across the department.
• Establish a tiered teaching framework based on curriculum features, student learning profiles and cognitive development; guide teachers in implementing differentiated and inquiry‑based experimental teaching, while ensuring full safety management for all laboratory sessions and consistent teaching effectiveness across year groups.
• Lead regular lesson observations, peer evaluations, academic seminars, research projects, experimental innovation initiatives and in‑house teacher training; promote pedagogical reform and support continuous professional growth for the Science teaching team.
• Keep closely updated with examination board requirements and the school’s academic positioning; coordinate syllabus adjustments, optimise teaching schedules and refine both theoretical and practical science curricula to align teaching outcomes with university admission goals.

About Contract:

• Contract Period: 2 years
• Student Contact days: 190
• Approximate Dates for the School Year: Aug 15-Jun 15

About Package:

  • Salary Range: Negotiable

 


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