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APPLICATION PACK FOR
THE POST OF MASTER
Wellington College International Shanghai
FOR AUGUST 2021
Wellington College International Shanghai opened in THE SCHOOL
2014 and has already earned a reputation as one of
the leading international schools in the city. Wellington College International Shanghai is one of
the fastest growing and most successful schools in
The college is led strategically by a Board of Governors, Shanghai, and is in the New Bund area, close to the
all of whom are fully committed to establishing the historic and modern heart of the city. It is a fully co-
school as the best in the region. Vital to achieving educational day school, with over 1,300 pupils, aged
this aim is the appointment of a visionary leader (at 3 to 18 years old. We have a large, attractive, state-
Wellington we use the traditional title, Master) to of-the-art main campus, with outstanding sporting
continue the expert leadership of the outgoing Master. facilities and an impressive theatre. Our nearby Early
Years centre was opened in 2019 to accommodate our
The Master will be a strong and effective leader, a nursery and reception pupils. It is an integral part of
team player, with a commitment to continual self- the College. Our new cutting edge Sixth Form centre
improvement in all areas of school life. He or she will will be completed on the main campus in early 2021.
have demonstrable, robust experience of outstanding
school leadership. We aim to prepare pupils for success during and beyond
their time at the College. We expect every member
This is a superb opportunity to join the Wellington of staff to help pupils reach academic excellence and
family of schools in a key senior leadership role and to foster their personal development through our
to be a pivotal part of the strategic development expansive co-curricular activity programme.
of both Wellington College International Shanghai
and the Wellington College China Group. The group The new Master will lead a team of professionals
already includes international schools in Tianjin and drawn from across the globe, but mostly from the UK,
Hangzhou, and bilingual Huili schools in Shanghai and who enjoy sharing their extensive experiences from a
Hangzhou, with two more bilingual schools due to diverse range of academic and business backgrounds.
open in 2022. Our close ties to Wellington College in England and
our membership of the thriving Wellington College
China group give staff members many advantages such
as plenty of opportunities for professional learning
and career development, with strong support from
Wellington College China’s Institute of Learning.
A PROUD TRADITION. EDUCATING FOR THE FUTURE.
THE WELLINGTON ETHOS
We know that the very best schools develop the
whole child and we are resolute in our commitment
to holistic education. We aim to create a caring and
aspirational community that develops well-rounded
individuals with strong values and the skills to thrive
in an ever-changing world. We will achieve this
through holistic education and pastoral provision
that establishes the values, aptitudes and knowledge
needed to be an effective global citizen.
By embracing the ethos of our prestigious and
progressive partner, Wellington College in the UK, we
aspire to help our pupils become the very best adults
they can be. We have a clear understanding of what
this involves, and we describe this as the Wellington
Identity. A Wellingtonian will be inspired, intellectual,
independent, individual and inclusive. These are the
foundations of our Wellington identity.
Underpinning these aspirations, and this philosophy, is
our commitment to the Wellington values of kindness,
courage, integrity, respect and responsibility. The
Wellington identity and the Wellington values affect
every part of our practice and they are shared with the
Wellington College, our prestigious partner in the UK.
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THE CURRICULUM
We follow the English national curriculum, which
is creatively blended with the best elements of the
international primary curriculum. Pupils complete
IGCSEs at 16 and follow the International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme (IBDP) at 18. IB outcomes are
already excellent and our expectation is that pupils will
progress to the world’s best universities.
Early Years includes nine nursery and reception classes
in a purpose-built centre, separate from, but located
near, the main campus. Early Years pupils follow the
English Early Years Foundation curriculum.
The Prep School currently has over 900 pupils and
is divided into Pre-Prep (years 1 and 2), Lower Prep
(years 3 to 5) and Upper Prep (years 6 to 8). Prep
School pupils follow the English National Curriculum,
suitably enhanced and with consideration of our
international context and the needs of our pupils.
Teaching in the Prep School is mostly by class teachers
in Pre-Prep, and entirely by specialist subject teachers
in the Upper Prep.
The Senior School commences with the English
national curriculum in year 9, leading to the two years
of IGCSE in years 10 and 11. Most pupils progress
to take the International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme (IBDP) in years 12 and 13, leaving them
extremely well prepared to apply for world-class
university courses and future career paths.
Pastoral care and support for the younger pupils is
focused on class teachers. Our older pupils are proud
of their house identities, our house names are one of
our many connections with the Wellington College.
Housemasters lead teams of house tutors to provide
pastoral support in Upper Prep and the Senior School.
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THE GROUP
Wellington College China was founded, and is still
owned, by Joy Qiao an Oxford graduate whose
passion is to bring the best of Eastern and Western
education together. Joy is still closely involved with
the group and is an inspiration to all, with her vision,
enthusiasm, drive and integrity evident. The company
is financially secure and not for profit, with the aim of
gaining charitable status in the future.
The group establishes schools that, over time, can
flourish with high levels of autonomy. All schools enjoy
high levels of legal and financial independence and
have their own governing boards. Decision-making is
devolved to the frontline to give leaders at all levels
a sense of ownership. It is assumed that decisions
can be made at school level unless explicitly stated
in the governance handbook as group standards or
governance decisions.
All schools carry the same Wellington College name
and therefore share the same reputation. As a group,
there is a strong desire to combine the advantages of
school level autonomy and group level expertise. WCC
aims to raise standards in specialist areas to a level that
a standalone school cannot match, especially in the
non-academic functions of HR, IT, Finance, Marketing
and Facilities
Ms Joy Qiao shows Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a model of Wellington College
international school during the celebration marking Wellington College’s 150th anniversary
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THE LOCATION
Shanghai is an exhilarating city of 24 million
people, a global centre for finance, innovation and
transportation. Shanghai is often described as the
showpiece of the booming economy of China. The
city is renowned for its modern skyline and its
historic buildings. The lifestyle in Shanghai has much
to offer: a world-class dining scene, beautiful city
parks, lively nightlife and excellent public transport.
The city is exceptionally safe and family friendly.
Shanghai is also a fantastic hub for exploring Asia with
Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea on the doorstep
and South East Asia only a few hours away.
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THE POST Leadership Educational Attainment and Delivery
Providing dynamic, consistent and motivational Creating a culture and environment in which young
1. PURPOSE • Responsible for recruitment of high-quality senior leadership for the school and its staff, ensuring the people thrive and thus driving up educational standards
leadership, teaching and support staff in line with successful delivery of the vision, ethos, aims and and improving outcomes for all.
The Chair of the Governing Board (the SAB) is
WCC recruitment processes. objectives as determined by the school Board.
currently seeking to recruit a Head of School (Master)
Ensuring that the modern, 21st century curriculum is
to lead the College from August 2021. We seek a • Establishing a strong understanding of the Taking overall responsibility for the strategic planning continually developed and delivered through effective
visionary, yet down-to-earth and flexible, team player Wellington College model and ethos. and operation of the school in line with the school’s learning and assessment practice.
with high energy, resilience and a genuine commitment
• Marketing the school through the building of aims and objectives.
to continual improvement in all areas of College life. Driving innovation in education, ensuring that the school
strong links with the community and business Providing a diplomatic leadership role within the is able to respond to a changing external environment
The Master is the educational and administrative leader interests in Shanghai. Reviewing and producing school community. and that the skills, learning and aspirations of the pupils
of the school and will be responsible for standards all materials to inform all stakeholders and are developed and enhanced at all key stages.
within the school’s academic programme, retaining prospective pupils. Taking personal responsibility for improving children’s
and building a high-quality faculty, exemplifying and eagerness to learn and mitigating the problems they face. Ensuring that a high quality education experience is
• Reviewing and operating budgets and providing available for all pupils who attend the school.
protecting the school’s culture of excellence, organising Developing and maintaining respect across all
financial accountability.
and managing the school’s operations, developing stakeholders, inspiring individuals to contribute Implementing the Wellington Identity and ensuring this
relationships within and outside the school community. • Managing the school in a fiscally responsible manner. positively to shared ideas and plans for the school. is underpinned by a personalised learning approach.
The Master is accountable to the SAB and should strive
• Ensuring the school curriculum is of an excellent Attending, and contributing to, Board meetings and
for best practice at all times, in all areas of the school.
quality, registrations with examination boards are obtaining legal advice on behalf of the Board as
submitted and up to date. required.
The successful candidate will join a highly competent
group of WCC Masters and enjoy cross group • Working with the Board of Governors and the Keeping the Board informed of issues relating to the
collaboration, in addition to support from a strong Central Central Office to produce an annual school governance of the school and informing the chair of any
Office multi discipline team, as and when required. strategic plan with appropriate school policies potential major operational or reputational risks.
reviewed in an agreed cycle.
Participating in the evaluation of the Board, the school
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MASTER • Operating a risk management strategy including and him/herself in relation to the work and success of
all aspects of Health and Safety provision. the school.
• Providing strategic direction and leadership to
the school. • Ensuring that the physical resources of the school Setting the tone and modelling the Core Values of
are utilised as effectively and efficiently as possible. Wellington College China.
• Serving as educational leader to develop a system
for continuous improvement of teaching and • Ensuring the provision of high-quality learning
learning. through excellence in service delivery and
performance management of people and resources.
• Upholding standards and gaining and maintaining
appropriate accreditation. • Ensuring the necessary systems and policies are in
place to support and maintain a flourishing school.
• Providing continuous professional development
of staff. • Ensuring safeguarding is given high priority and
staff are trained and recruited effectively.
• Ensuring an orderly, stimulating and motivational
culture with a strong sense of school community.
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Partnerships Resources and Performance Management THE PERSON
Working in partnership with parents to raise Delivering effective operational management for the
educational standards, promoting lifelong learning, and school within the school’s budget and in accordance ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
improving outcomes for all. with financial probity.
Honours degree Higher Qualification e.g. Masters
EDUCATION
Fostering and enhancing strong links with Wellington Implementing the WCC performance management PGCE/ QTS degree: MEd, MBA etc
College UK, Wellington International and Huili Schools framework for the delivery of high quality services
The UK education system
in Hangzhou, Tianjin, Shanghai and Jiashan. through rigorous people performance.
KNOWLEDGE International independent education Independent education in the UK
Remaining corporate at all times, promoting and Working to, and reporting on, targets for achievement Outstanding education provision
protecting the reputation of Wellington. and operation of the school, and personal targets Managing a school at a senior level e.g. Headteacher of whole school,
(KPIs) as agreed by the school’s Board. EXPERIENCE or phase school leadership Led an international school
Working with other public and voluntary sector Managing large financial budgets
agencies, clubs and societies in the local community Setting high standards and expectations for personal,
to develop extended services to enable the wider pupils’, staff and governors’ behaviours and actions in INTELLIGENCE Clear thinker; strategic Innovative, creative problem-solver
community (including entire family members) to access support of the achievement of the school’s intended
Strong pedagogical knowledge and understanding
knowledge, skills and learning opportunities. outcomes.
Highly fluent and personable communicator; articulate, persuasive Ability to speak a second language
Supporting and developing public service, Managing, developing and motivating a committed, SKILLS
internationalism and social enterprise activities. effective and diverse workforce that has a clear Financially astute; commercially sharp
understanding of the vision of the school thus enabling Build and develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders Nurture and develop future leaders
and promoting high quality learning.
Commercial and educational judgement combined with strong intellect
Strategic understanding
Developing strategic approaches to support and and analytical ability
monitor positive transformational change across all
APTITUDES ‘Can do’ approach/pragmatic
aspects of school life.
Appreciation & commitment to collegiate life, values & aims of
Ensuring the organisation structure and ways of Wellington College & WCC
working support effective education and learning.
Integrity. Deliver consistent high performance; tenacious; trustworthy;
Providing and developing positive solutions to achieve strong sense of purpose
diversity, dignity and equality in all aspects of service
Calm under pressure; role model
delivery and engagement with the broader community.
Discreet and culturally aware
Acting in accordance with legislation affecting the CHARACTER
conduct of the school, particularly that governing health Provides insightful leadership; personally credible
and safety matters and employment rights.
Impartial; not swayed by others influence
Self-starter; initiative and solutions driven; highly motivated to
succeed; results driven
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REMUNERATION PACKAGE APPLICATION FOR THIS POST REFERENCES
The successful candidate will receive an extremely Please note that we will wish to contact the referees
competitive salary and package with benefits appropriate KEY DATES* of all shortlisted candidates; if you have a specific
to the responsibility and status of the position, including preference that we should not contact someone
housing, car and driver, annual flight allowance, family Closing date for immediately, please indicate this in your application.
23rd September 2020
medical insurance and visas, relocation allowance and applications
school places for up to two children.
Telephone Discussions
8th-14th October 2020
The successful candidate will also be eligible to be
with selected candidates
IDENTIFICATION AND
enrolled in the company’s competitive Executive Bonus QUALIFICATIONS
w/c 9th November 2020
and Long-Term Incentive Plan. Shortlist Interviews
(Wellington College, UK)
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide originals
Wellington College China is committed to the personal of all qualifications referenced in their applications,
w/c 7th December 2020
and professional development of its leaders and the Final Board Interviews
(Shanghai or UK)* along with proof of identity.
Master will have an external professional Coach as part
of the Group’s Leadership Coaching Programme. *please note that some dates and locations are tentative subject to
ongoing travel restrictions. Final interviews will be held in Shanghai
unless travel restrictions are still in place.
Please note that salary information will be discussed with
shortlisted applicants prior to first interview stage SAFER RECRUITMENT
Wellington College China is fully committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and adults. All applicants must be willing
to undergo child protection screening, including checks
with past employers and Disclosure and Barring
Service checks.
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