International Principal

Ningbo British International School seeks to appoint an experienced and dynamic

International Principal from August 2023.

NBIS is one school, on one campus, with three sections: Early Years, Primary and Secondary. Each

section has a head who is responsible for the daily operations of the section.

The international principal has charge of all three sections.

The international principal works in close collaboration with the Chinese principal, who is also the

legal representative of the school. The international principal heads up the Senior Leadership Team

comprising:

1. International Principal

2. Chinese Principal

3. Head of Early Years

4. Head of Primary

5. Head of Secondary

6. Head of Chinese

7. Head of Administration

Main Responsibilities:

i. Member of the Board accountable to the Chair of the Board

ii. Implement the directives of the Board

iii. Chair the Senior Leadership Team

iv. Member ex officio of the School Advisory Committee

v. Support the Chinese Principal in all aspects of his/her work

vi. Timely appointment of all international staff and their contracts

vii. The strategic development of the school

viii. All daily operations of the school

ix. The quality of teaching throughout the school and the development of processes through

which quality will improve and its scope be broadened

x. The curriculum, its development and diversification in line with Board policy

xi. The authorisations and accreditations of external bodies: Cambridge, SAT, HSK, CIS and

others as the school develops

xii. All school communication with NBIS families

xiii. The profile of the school in the public domain and for building further its reputation for

excellence as the international school of choice for expatriates in Ningbo.

Requirements

A Master s Degree in a relevant field

8 years successful experience as a teacher

4 years successful experience in a comparable leadership position

Robust knowledge of the Cambridge Curriculum

First language speaker of English with advanced writing skills

Competence in the use of technology

Personal Specifications

Highly developed interpersonal skills. NBIS is an authentic international school serving

families from over 40 different countries and territories. The principal must have the ability

to engage positively with the learning community and to take account of its diverse

backgrounds, worldviews, and expectations.

Gravitas to engage with educational, business and government leaders to represent the

interests of the school and extend its profile and influence.

Mindful and respectful of the language, history, culture and laws of the host country: PR

China, with a posture of positive engagement for the benefit of all.

Warm, open and approachable manner with the capacity to solve problems efficiently and

effectively.

The confidence to challenge mediocrity at every level and to facilitate growth and

development.

A passion for working with students and with teachers, to support their aspirations.

An energy and sense of purpose which inspires all stakeholders and calls them to follow.

Benefits

A minimum three-year renewable contract with competitive salary and package will be on offer to

the successful candidate.

1. CV no more than 3 pages of A4 - with photograph. Clearly indicate

i. Educational qualifications

ii. Years and places of employment with responsibilities defined beginning with

current/most recent

iii. Particular interests and achievements

iv. Recent professional development

v. The names and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be your current

employer (We will not contact them without your prior permission.)

2. Letter of application in which you introduce yourself and explain your interest in and

suitability for the position.

3. Philosophy of Education No more than 250 words

Closing date for applications is December 16th, 2022. However, should the school wish to appoint a

candidate at any time, it reserves the right to do so.

A Master s Degree in a relevant field 8 years successful experience as a teacher 4 years successful experience in a comparable leadership position Robust knowledge of the Cambridge Curriculum First language speaker of English with advanced writing skills Competence in the use of technology Personal Specifications Highly developed interpersonal skills. NBIS is an authentic international school serving families from over 40 different countries and territories. The principal must have the ability to engage positively with the learning community and to take account of its diverse backgrounds, worldviews, and expectations. Gravitas to engage with educational, business and government leaders to represent the interests of the school and extend its profile and influence. Mindful and respectful of the language, history, culture and laws of the host country: PR China, with a posture of positive engagement for the benefit of all. Warm, open and approachable manner with the capacity to solve problems efficiently and effectively. The confidence to challenge mediocrity at every level and to facilitate growth and development. A passion for working with students and with teachers, to support their aspirations. An energy and sense of purpose which inspires all stakeholders and calls them to follow.