Counsellor

Location

China | United Kingdom

Job description

A Harrow Beijing education is one that is built around excellence with the important aim of producing globally aware citizens able to thrive in whatever they do. Harrow is very proud of its heritage and educational experience which has been in existence for over 450 years.

At the heart of our unique educational philosophy is the importance of our school community and the relationships between staff and students. As a school we recognize the importance of intellectual curiosity and breadth, and we aim to ensure every student is known, nurtured, and encouraged to turn their abilities into achievements.

Everything we do at Harrow Beijing encourages our students to develop themselves holistically, so they become rounded and balanced, ethical, moral people who care about the world around them.

Teachers are the backbone of the school where excellence is our expectation. Currently, we employ over 180 teachers principally coming from the UK, China, Australia, New Zealand, the US etc. All of our teachers are highly qualified and experienced experts in the disciplines they teach. The diversity of our teaching staff is a strength of the school and a characteristic of our community that we are extremely proud of. 

Essential Requirements

·        Be a role model for Harrow staff Code of Conduct.

·        Be highly motivated, ambitious and collaborative.

·        Have high levels of honesty and integrity in aspects of their role.

·        Demonstrate empathy, humility and genuinely care about staff, taking the time to listen and motivate them.

·        Be able to think strategically, drive improvements in the teaching and learning experience across the school and maintain an optimistic attitude in all interactions with staff.

·        Show evidence of establishing clear goals and objectives for team members which fed into the schools’ strategic development plan.

·        Show leadership and management skills which leads to improvement of attainment and success within the school.

·        Have a proven track record in delivering excellence in the classroom within the context of a school in China.

·        Knowledge of local and national Chinese curriculums.

·        Have Certificate for Chinese Principal.

·        Have a Chinese teaching qualification and experience of teaching in China.

·        Excellent bi-lingual skills in English and Mandarin.

·        Must be a graduate and additional qualifications such as a Masters desirable.

·        Demonstrates the ability to manage change and work under pressure within those changing circumstances.

·        Has excellent communication skills along with the ability to listen and understand.

·        Demonstrates good coaching skills within a team environment.

·        Has the ability to contribute to the positive management of student behaviour.

·        Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to a wide range of people.

·        Knowledge and understanding of positive disciplinary methods.

·        Has a track record of being a team leader which includes the empowerment of others.

·        Has experience of being part of a whole school leadership team.

·        Demonstrates experience of effective leadership.

Please download the attached for a full breakdown of the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role.

Please visit the Harrow Beijing careers portal to complete an online application.

Harrow Beijing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment.

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