| Job Title: |
Head of Primary (YCIS-SHPD-2728-PRI004) |
| Posted Date: |
10/23/2026 |
Expiration Date: |
- |
| Location: |
YCIS - Shanghai(Pudong) (ShanghaiPuDong PRI) |
# of Openings: |
1 |
| Effective From: |
Immediate |
| Job Description: |
Duty:
A. Curriculum Development & Team Leadership
- Develop, review and implement curriculum and teaching programmes for assigned year levels
- Actively participate in curriculum development, refinement and renewal as part of Primary Curriculum Team
- Work collaboratively with Co-Principal and Vice Principal in the implementation of the Strategic Plan.
- Lead Campus and Section Meetings
- Attend year levels meetings; contribute to and address queries regarding delivery of curriculum programmes
- Promote effective teaching and learning practices
- Year Level Assessments - ensure that the administration, collation and analysis of data is done in a timely manner and to the required standards
- Provide feedback on the process of assessment and reporting
- Mentor teachers in the report writing process; review reports
- Keep abreast of current educational theories and practice related to the particular year levels overseeing
- Review year level planning (including Semester and Yearly Overviews) and make recommendations to Primary Leadership Team if necessary
- Lead and set up Curriculum Assemblies for section
- Attend Pastoral Care Assemblies on occasions
- Visit classrooms on a regular basis
- Check Year Level Newsletters
Year Level Specific Activities
- Responsible for arrangements of major events for section such as Transition Programmes, Parent Information Evening etc…
- Oversee special year level events, activities and field trips related to the section
Primary Staff Supervision
- Ensure teaching staff implement policies and procedures in the Primary Teacher Handbook (e.g. timetables, dress code, purchasing, excursions, camps, absence)
- Bring to attention of Co-Principals/Vice Principal possible or perceived performance concerns
Staff Training and Development
- Work with Primary Curriculum Team to plan, implement and deliver curriculum initiatives and programmes through curriculum meetings and inset days.
- Assist in the overall professional development of teaching staff
- Identify expertise within staff and find ways to utilize the skills and develop the leadership of staff members
- Be responsible, in conjunction with the Co-Principal, for the formal Appraisal of some staff members
Primary Leadership Team (PLT)
- Attend PLT meetings and contribute to agenda and discussions
- Assist PLT in bi-annual staff appraisals
- Assist with bi-annual teacher talks
- Report to PLT on assigned tasks or data gathered
- Help implement YCIS strategic directions
Resources
- Work with Primary Curriculum Team to identify and prioritize needs
Staff Welfare
- Contribute positively to staff morale
- Support Co-Principals in maintaining staff morale
- Lead by example in regard to professional conduct; participate fully in staff activities; being punctual and timely
- Work with Team leaders and Mentors in providing support for staff new to the school
- Develop relationships with staff so as to understand and address arising needs
- Listen to staff who have relationship concerns in the campus or team
- Follow up in regard to parent concerns
- Follow up with staff in relation to student concerns
B. Primary Coordinator Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
Other leadership tasks and responsibilities specific to Primary Coordinator role
- Day to day running of the Primary section of the school
- Create Timetable and Duty Rosters for teaching staff
- Prepare roster for Assemblies for all Primary
- Ensure staff fulfill supervision duties promptly and efficiently
- Organize cover for absent teachers
- Keep records of supply teachers and sick leave of western staff for HRD and internal use
- Monitor procedures at recess, lunchtime, wet play, and dismissal
- Approve applications for Field Trips
- Help ensure that the communal areas (corridors, Staff Room and basement) are maintained tidily
- Ensure adequate provision of classroom furniture and resources
- Maintain Primary Calendar and Important Dates for school newsletter
- Communicate to Primary Staff on a daily basis through the Daily News
- Work closely with ECE and Secondary Coordinator to ensure communication and positive relationships between sections
- Assist with Admissions applications when required
- Organize the logistics for major Primary School Events such as: Student Led Conferences, Parent Teacher Interviews, Swimming and Parent Information Evenings
- Oversee the logistics for Charity Week, Book Week, Sports Day, Christmas and Violin concerts, Environment Week, ICT Week and Art Show
- Coordinate End of Year events – Award Assemblies, Class Parties etc…
- Arrange logistics for school photos
- Establish and monitor communication between Parent Relations Officer, Class Parent Representatives and Teachers
Student welfare
- Oversee welfare of the Primary students
- Deal with behavior issues as they arise (including school buses)
- Be aware of and/or respond to behavior issues in accordance with the behavior management policy
- Talk to ‘at risk’ students in regard to concerns, emotional welfare or student/student issues
- Follow up with referrals or parent conversations
- Keep online records of student behavior and follow up communications with students, parents and staff
C. Perform other duties as may be required by the Co-Principals
Skills/qualifications:
- Native English speaker
- Holder of Bachelor Degree and teaching certificate or license, with recognized qualification in primary education, child development or other related fields
- Minimum 5 years of full-time teaching experience
- Support Yew Chung's values
- Have passion for teaching students
- Sensitive and responsive to the needs of students and demonstrate commitment to their best interest
- Excellent communication and organizing skills
- Good interpersonal skills with demonstrated commitment in teamwork
- Previous experience of working with a diverse group of young children and/or implementation of inquiry based learning approach is a plus
- Previous experience in Primary leadership role is a plus |
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