Head of Secondary English and Literacy

JOB TITLE: Head of Secondary English and LiteracyWorking Location: a internatianl school in Nantong city, Jiangsu province, ChinaOBJECTIVE:To provide strategic leadership and oversight of English language acquisition and academic literacy across the secondary School. The appointee is responsible for defining the pedagogical roadmap that transitions 97% EAL pupils from foundational English to the high-level academic discourse required for success in IGCSE, A-Level, and top-tier global universities. While we are a UK/Chinese curriculum school, we welcome applications from high-calibre candidates from a range of national profiles who possess demonstrable expertise in language development and academic literacy.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCarry a reduced teaching load as agreed with the Head of Secondary, serving as a model of "Outstanding" classroom practice.Deliver high-quality English and ELA lessons that exemplify evidence-based pedagogy and scaffolding excellence for multilingual learners.Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that challenge the most able pupils while providing robust support for those requiring language intervention.Provide regular, high-quality feedback to pupils through marking and assessment, bridging the gap between their current level and potentialDesign and implement a seamless G6-12 English curriculum that ensures vertical alignment between Primary and Secondary phases.Establish rigorous benchmarks for English proficiency, using standardised summative assessments alongside internal data to track, intervene, and accelerate pupil progress.Ensure academic writing standards are consistent across all essay-based subjects, directly impacting attainment in IGCSE and A-Level disciplines.Produce termly 'Literacy Impact Reports' for the Senior Leadership Team and Board, demonstrating the correlation between English proficiency and attainment across all subjects.Act as the Head of Department for Secondary English, managing the English teaching team and ensuring the highest standards of classroom practice.Hold final authority on academic English standards and curriculum selection across the Secondary School to ensure pedagogical consistency.Conduct regular learning walks, book looks, and formal observations to ensure the quality of English teaching is 'Outstanding' across the Secondary School.BASIC QUALIFICATIONHonours Degree in English or a related field; PGCE/QTS or equivalent.Preferred: Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics EAL/ELL or other similar degree programmeProven track record of driving significant value-added growth in English/EAL attainment, particularly in schools with a high proportion of English Second Language Learners (ESL).Preferred: Ability to lead “Literacy across the Curriculum” training for subject specialists.Evidence-based Pedagogy: Deep understanding of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theories and their practical application in a K-12 bilingual setting.Assessment for Learning (AfL): Expert knowledge of using formative and summative assessment to bridge the gap between a pupil's current level and their potential.Deep understanding of the transition from functional language to Full Academic Proficiency across a G6-12 continuumA passion for bilingual education and cross-cultural pedagogy.Salary Range：500-600K/Year