Position details 

Position title                               Head of STEM (Whole School)
Campus location                         Tianjin (China)
Reports to                                   International Principal
Employment status                     Full-time, Fixed Term (2 years initially)
Commencement date                  18 August 2025
Salary range                               Competitive Remuneration Package comprising salary plus allowances.

Overview 

The Head of STEM plays a key role in delivering a dynamic and coordinated STEM program across Years 1 –12. The Head of STEM works collaboratively with the International Principal and key staff in both the Senior and Junior Schools to plan and implement systems that facilitate engagement with STEM based programs both within the core curriculum and as cocurricular offerings. The Head of STEM assumes the responsibility to ensure ongoing curriculum development, resource management and coordination of STEM learning centres, programs and activities across the Junior and Senior schools.

Together with our team of Department Heads, the Head of STEM works collaboratively to collectively optimise student achievement and improve the quality of teaching and learning across the Senior and Junior Schools. Below are the key responsibilities of the position, however, are not exclusive and will involve the Head of STEM responding to the needs of the school and programs.

Teaching & Learning

• Demonstrate high standards of teaching and a strong working understanding of current pedagogical approaches within the field of STEM.
• Communicate, apply and share contemporary educational research, theory and practice in pedagogy, assessment and reporting in relation to teaching and learning in STEM.
• Teach within the Science Department across the school according to area of teaching expertise.
• Collaboratively delivery learning experiences to students within the curriculum.
• Plan and deliver cocurricular STEM offerings for students from Year 1 – 12.

Curriculum Responsibilities

• Liaise closely with the Head of Science and Head of Mathematics to ensure effective STEM teaching strategies are being utilised within their departments.
• Collaborate with Junior School and Senior School teachers to ensure authentic and systematic STEM curriculum integration.
• Develop a cohesive program of cocurricular STEM based activities across the school.
• Plan and oversee the professional learning program and opportunities of all staff involved in the STEM program.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage the STEM resources in the school library.
• Coordinate the resourcing and purchasing of equipment, general supplies and resources that are required to support the STEM programs.
• Develop, administer and communicate a calendar of STEM programs, including external camps and competitions.
• Maintain and develop the STEM Astronomy program.
• Design and develop initiatives to promote STEM across year levels.
• Develop connections with the network of STEM educators in similar settings.
• Communicate relevant STEM information to students, staff, and parents in an effective and timely manner, including PPT presentations and academic extension activities.
• Organise and oversee STEM competitions and excursion programs.
• Share student success stories with the Head of Teaching and Learning and wider community.

Leadership

• Develop and monitor the quality of STEM programs across sub-schools.
• Collaborate with staff to develop programs within the whole school STEM program.
• Work effectively with the Junior School and Senior School leadership teams to ensure smooth running of the STEM program.
• Lead the development of innovative, cross-disciplinary problem-solving focused STEM programs that supports and enhances the existing classroom curriculum of Primary School, Middle School and Year 10 in Senior School.
• Promote STEM in the school community via STEM events, community newsletters, WeChat articles and presentations to key stake holders.
• Contribute to the Professional Learning offerings for staff within the school.
• Model a positive attitude that promotes student engagement and success in STEM.
• Collaborate with the Heads of Department towards the strategic direction of the School.
• Participate in curriculum information events and speak with parents as required.

Personal qualities

• Passion and enthusiasm for STEM.
• Highly organised and have the ability to be part of a diverse and dynamic team.
• Possess a high level of intercultural understanding and emotional intelligence.

Academic qualifications

• Registration as a teacher in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, Eire, the USA or equivalent internationally recognised teacher registration.
• Relevant undergraduate degree in teaching.
• Postgraduate and additional academic qualifications will be favourably considered.

Commitment to child safety

Haileybury is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children, young people and their families. Haileybury is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, including those under the care and supervision of the school. The school recognises the importance of, and its responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of children and fosters their enrichment and wellbeing.

Haileybury’s approach to creating and maintaining a childsafe environment is guided by the core belief that every student matters every day. The school’s vision is ‘to be recognised as a great world school’ and our mission ‘to deliver an exceptional educational experience that fosters the growth of each child through leading teaching and learning programs, a wide array of opportunities, within a culture of high expectations, empowering students to excel’, can only be achieved if its students are safe, feel safe and are empowered to participate in decisions which affect their lives.

We are committed to providing environments where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Our child safe policies, processes and codes are inclusive of the needs of all children and students including Aboriginal students and their families.

Haileybury has zero tolerance for child abuse in any form and takes proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to students in our school environments. When child safety or wellbeing concerns are raised or identified, we treat these seriously and respond promptly and thoroughly.

We promote respectful relationships between students and adults, and between students and their peers. These relationships are based on respect, honesty, kindness, trust and empathy.

Haileybury’s robust human resources team and our recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, police records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people. Applicants must familiarise themselves with Haileybury’s Code of Conduct and other related policies.

Further information
Further information regarding this position is available from:
Renee Coventry (International Principal, Haileybury Tianjin) at renee.coventry@haileybury.cn

Applications close on 20 December 2024. 

The interested in applying should submit a cover letter including the position staff plan to apply for, along with a current Curriculum Vitae to opportunity@haileybury.cn before the closing date.