Head of Chinese

1) Strategic Leadership & Department Management

• Lead and inspire the strategic planning and development of the Chinese Department, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation across the school.

• Develop and oversee the Chinese K–12 curriculum, enrichment activities, cultural events, and external partnerships, ensuring alignment with British educational standards (including IGCSE, A-Level, and relevant international benchmarks).

• Prioritise high-quality teaching and learning across all phases, establishing clear and coherent progression pathways for both heritage and non-native learners.

• Prepare termly departmental reports and an annual strategic development plan; convene, chair, and minute regular departmental meetings.

• Engage proactively with parents to ensure high levels of satisfaction, clear communication, and shared understanding of learner pathways, curriculum provision, and departmental initiatives.

• Establish sustainable departmental structures, policies, and staffing models to support growth as enrolment and departmental capacity expand.

• Attend and contribute to Heads of Department meetings, driving cross-phase coherence and effective Primary–Secondary transition in Chinese.

• Oversee teaching allocations, language option processes, and timetabling to maximise student outcomes and staff effectiveness.

• Promote cross-curricular collaboration and embed Chinese learning within whole-school priorities and initiatives.

2) Curriculum, Assessment & Data

• Design Schemes of Work for EY–KS5, including pathways to IGCSE, A-Level, and HSK.

• Ensure consistency in progression and transition between phases.

• Stay up‑to‑date with national and international curriculum developments; adapt and refine the curriculum to meet parent expectations and local educational trends.

• Oversee assessment, tracking, and reporting systems; use data insights to inform differentiation, interventions, and strategic planning.

• Organise and coordinate entries for public examinations, external competitions, and administer internal exams including design, setting, invigilation, marking, standardisation, and moderation.

• Provide accurate information on Chinese courses for internal/external documents (prospectus, options booklets, website), ensuring clarity for students and parents.

3) Staff Development, Coaching & Quality Assurance

• Mentor newly qualified, newly appointed, and part‑time staff, ensuring effective induction, support, and retention.

• Conduct lesson observations and developmental feedback cycles; implement best practice in pedagogy, assessment, and classroom management.

• Lead professional learning (CPD/INSET), and foster a coaching culture that shares innovative teaching strategies and resources across the department.

• Contribute to performance management, teacher check‑ins, appraisals, probation reviews, and recruitment.

4) Pastoral, Inclusion & Student Well‑being

• Promote student well‑being and confidence in numeracy; build a positive, problem‑solving mindset to reduce maths anxiety.

• Implement effective differentiation for diverse learners, including SEND, EAL, and high‑attaining students; collaborate with inclusion and pastoral teams.

• Provide targeted academic support (intervention sessions, clinics, revision workshops) for examination cohorts and students needing additional help.

• Uphold a safe, respectful learning environment consistent with RGSPP’s values and behaviour culture.

5) Co‑Curricular, Enrichment & Competitions

• Organise events such as Chinese New Year celebrations, calligraphy workshops, and cultural trips.

• Develop partnerships with local and international organisations to enhance cultural learning.

• Encourage participation in national and international competitions and build links with external organisations

6) Operational Leadership & Compliance

• Ensure learning environments meet high standards of safety and compliance; maintain accurate departmental records (assessment data, progress tracking, schemes, policies).

• Coordinate with operations and procurement teams for resourcing (textbooks, manipulatives, technology, software) and classroom readiness.

• Support assemblies, duty cover, calendared events, and crisis/emergency procedures as required.

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies.

• Contribute to marketing and admissions events, showcasing Chinese provision.

7) Financial Responsibility & Budget Oversight

• Plan, submit, and manage the departmental budget, ensuring cost‑effective allocation of resources.

• Oversee procurement and maintenance of mathematical resources, including textbooks, digital platforms, licences, manipulatives, assessment materials, and specialist equipment.

• Work with procurement and operations to ensure timely, compliant purchasing, vendor management, inventory control, and lifecycle planning for hardware/software.

• Monitor usage and impact of purchased resources; adjust spend based on student outcomes, teacher feedback, and strategic priorities.

8) Marketing, Admissions & Community Engagement

• Contribute to marketing and admissions events, showcasing Chinese provision.

• Assist with open days, information sessions, taster lessons, and marketing content to showcase Chinese learning and outcomes.

• Engage parents through workshops, communications, and home‑school partnership initiatives.

• Provide translation support for parents, including verbally during meetings, and for letters and official school documents.