| Job Title: |
Head of Secondary (YCIS-CQ-2728-SEC004) |
| Posted Date: |
10/28/2026 |
Expiration Date: |
- |
| Location: |
YCIS - Chongqing |
# of Openings: |
1 |
| Effective From: |
Other(08/01/2027) |
| Job Description: |
Purpose of the Role
Under the overall direction of the SLT, ensure the highest standards of learning and achievement. Lead, inspire and guide the teaching staff. Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of Secondary School.
Core Purpose
• To lead and manage the effective implementation of the teaching and learning programme, holding responsibility for educational standards across the Secondary School.
• To support the improvement of standards in learning and teaching, student progress and attainment throughout Secondary section.
• To lead, manage, develop and enhance the classroom practice of teaching staff.
• To support and guide the implementation of an effective curriculum programme throughout Secondary section.
• To support student and staff wellbeing and their pastoral care, ensuring the highest standards are maintained.
• Be a member of the School Based Leadership Team (SBLT) and other staff teams as
• appropriate and contribute to the development of policy and planning for the school.
• Maintain exemplary student behaviour that encourages learning within a purposeful and safe environment.
• Personally support the life of the school beyond the classroom.
• To raise the school profile.
Key Duties
Learning and Teaching
• Teach subject-specific lessons, fulfilling the requirements of the teacher job description.
• Supervise the responsibilities and performance of Teachers and Leaders across the Secondary School with regard to learning & teaching, including curriculum planning & implementation, assessment and reporting, and classroom environment.
• Encourage and support the development of innovative learning & teaching programmes, assisting teachers piloting such efforts when appropriate.
• In collaboration with the IGCSE & IBDP coordinators, HoD’s and ITD, oversee the implementation of internal and external assessments and examinations across the Secondary School
• In collaboration with curriculum coordinators and HoD’s coordinate the collection and analysis of student approaches to learning and assessment data across the Secondary School
• Monitor individual and whole staff needs for ongoing training and development and provide this training / co-ordinate appropriate personnel to do so.
• Have responsibility for the policies and procedures within Secondary School curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, recording and reporting.
• Oversee the development, organisation and implementation of the Secondary School’s curriculum, including oversight of the school’s written curriculum platform, ManageBac.
• Ensure that information on student progress is used to improve teaching and learning, to inform and motivate students, to inform parents, to provide necessary references for other educational institutions and employers and to aid the Foundation in their oversight of the school.
• Oversee the planning and allocation of resources designed to facilitate the planned curriculum, including advising SLT on current/anticipated needs for staff and other resources.
• Provide guidance and support to Secondary Staff in implementing units of work and ensure that statutory and school policies are being met.
• In collaboration with the Head of SSD, ensure that arrangements are in place for the identification and support of children of all abilities.
Leadership and Management
• Positively promote the Mission, Principals and Practices of the Foundation within and beyond the school community.
• Fostere a culture of respect, equity, ambition, leadership, responsibility and integrity.
• Support the development of effective curriculum, learning & teaching and assessment practices, student tracking and analysis of external and internal data.
• Lead, mentor and manage the performance and professional development of the Secondary Leadership Team, mentor team, and all secondary subject departments
• Ensure that the middle leaders are effective in leading their teams
• Organise initial and ongoing induction for new teachers.
• Contribute to the professional development of teachers.
• Promote and support staff wellbeing.
• In collaboration with SLT, lead staff meetings for discussion of common matters.
• Effectively communicate with teachers, HoD’s, SBLT & SLT.
• Be a positive role model to students and staff in the Secondary School as a whole, in standards of presentation, personal and professional conduct.
• Contribute to design and implementation of the school’s Strategic Plan.
• Monitor, evaluate and improve standards of teaching through the use of lesson observation, work scrutiny and assessment data.
• In collaboration with Co-Principals, carry out staff appraisals in line with the school’s appraisal process.
• Contribute to the School Self-Evaluation process.
• Liaise with mentors, Chinese coordinator, IGCSE & IB coordinators, and HoD’s for the effective continuity, progression and transition of students between relevant sections of the school.
Parents and Students
• Assist with the provision of comprehensive information about the beliefs and practices of the Secondary School through the Parent Handbook and other relevant documentation.
• Coordinate the review, update and publication of teacher & student diaries
• Oversee and coordinate the review, update and publication of secondary-specific curriculum handbooks, in collaboration with curriculum coordinators.
• Communicate openly with teachers and parents about student issues to develop an action plan/ consequence to support a resolution.
• In collaboration with School Office, coordinate the organisation of ‘Learning Conferences’ and parents’ workshops.
• Organise and present at parent workshops.
• Oversee and coordinate the production and publication of all secondary student progress reports.
• Meet, as necessary, prospective students and families to explain the nature and suitability of the programme and the subjects.
• Oversee the annual IGCSE and IBDP Options Event, in collaboration with IGCSE & IBDP coordinators.
• Ensure that parents are regularly informed about their child’s progress, attainment and achievement and ensure that they know how to support their child’s learning.
• Through weekly updates and newsletters inform parents and students of key events, trips and residentials with sufficient notice for families to plan, logistically and financially.
• Ensure that the achievements of students and staff are recognised and celebrated.
• Oversee the wellbeing of secondary students, leading the mentor team.
• Maintain a high standard of presentation in all printed and on-line materials relating to Secondary section.
• Work with parent representatives and Year Group representatives, meeting with them on a regular basis.
• Direct the strategic planning of cohesive seamless transition across year groups and all key stages.
• Promote a culture of safety and happiness within the school and value all individuals within the school.
• Ensure that there is a safe and supportive culture across the school, adhering to robust safeguarding practices, student behaviour processes and attendance monitoring.
School Administration and Resources
• Oversee, check and issue student written reports in accordance with the reporting calendar.
• Coordinate the calendar of secondary events within the annual school events calendar, taking into account the operation of the whole school.
• Manage the Secondary section budgets for annual orders, classroom supplies, PD, and trips.
• Work with the Marketing & Admissions Department to attract and recruit students, ensuring effective induction for new students and families.
• Assist in whole school marketing initiatives and contributing to the growth of the school.
• Ensure there is a safe, challenging working environment and attractive, welcoming classrooms and corridors across the Secondary section.
• Hold meetings with staff as necessary to ensure that information is communicated clearly and promptly and that administrative procedures are supported.
• In collaboration with SLT, allocate all teaching staff assignments in the Secondary section.
• In collaboration with School Office, lead the completion of timetable design and room allocation for secondary section.
• Organise teacher cover and duty rotas for secondary section.
• Collaborate with HoD’s and other staff in submission of orders for resources, furniture and equipment.
• Attend SBLT meetings regularly. |
| Job Requirements: |
Ideal Candidate Profile
Core Requirements
The Head of Secondary is responsible to the SLT for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the section and for planning for its development.
In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the Head of Secondary will demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and will, in particular:
Embody the school’s mission and vision in word and action.
Gain and maintain the trust and confidence of students, colleagues and parents.
Be accountable for all aspects of standards in Secondary School.
Motivate students and staff to aspire to excellence in all that they do.
Build strong, high-performing teams.
Create the conditions for staff to continue to learn.
Be responsible for safeguarding students.
Deploy resources with due diligence, with efficiency and effectiveness.
Plan strategically for the continual improvement of Secondary School.
Other professional requirements
Respond to and initiate all communication with the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Foundation on all matters related to teaching and learning.
Maintain complete records of all aspects of the YCIS programme and all communication with YCYW Foundation.
Set up systems for communication and collaboration among all staff members involved in implementing the YCIS teaching and learning programme.
Ensure that all requirements and procedures set by the YCYW Foundation, concerning the programme, are adhered to.
Respond to requests for information from the YCYW Foundation.
Support staff collegially, assist with conflict resolution as needed and maintain confidentiality and when dealing with professional issues.
Take responsibility for own professional development.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the SLT. |
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