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Business unit
Hiba Academy Hangzhou
Working Calendar
Academic

Description & Requirements

Why Choose Wellington? 

  1. Professional Growth: 
  • Tailored professional development pathways for all staff. 
  • Comprehensive CPD programs covering teaching methodologies, cultural awareness, and non-academic skills such as public speaking and finance. 
  • Three specialized leadership programs for middle, senior, and high-potential leaders. 
  • An internal coaching program designed to help you thrive. 

 

  1. Exceptional Benefits: 
  • Highly competitive salary package. 
  • High-quality, fully furnished housing. 
  • Annual return airfare for employees and dependents. 
  • Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and dependents. 
  • Full tuition support for up to two school-age children (3 years and above). 
  • Full visa application support.

 

  1. 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.




QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in the subject or a related field
  • Full teaching qualification (PGCE/QTS or equivalent)
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 10 years’ subject teaching and leadership experience in high-performing schools 
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading a school at the senior level and managing the financial budget
  • Proven experience teaching IGCSE and A Level subject curricula 
  • Understanding of international independent education
  • Knowledge of the UK Education System.

PREFERRED APTITUDES

  • Strong pedagogical knowledge and understanding
  • Highly fluent and personable communicator, articulate and persuasive 
  • Financially astute; commercially sharp 
  • Build and develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders 
  • Detail-oriented with excellent time management and editing skills
  • Strong commercial and educational judgement combined with high intellect and analytical ability
  • Practical and solution-focused 
  • “can do” approach/pragmatic 
  • Appreciation and commitment to collegiate life, values and aims of Wellington College and Wellington College China 
  • Globally minded.