Whole School PE Head of Football (Soccer) - Suzhou, China - August 2019

A well established independent international coeducational school located in Eastern China is looking for a qualified and experienced Head of Football (Soccer) for an August 2019 start. The Head of Football is required to lead and ensure a quality provision of football across all year groups in the school. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing suitable opportunities and pathways for students to excel in football at recreational, competitive, and elite levels. In addition as Academy Director, you will provide ongoing development, feedback and implementation of the team, monitor the progress of players and teams, line manage coaches and oversee programs on site. This post reports directly to the Executive Director of Soccer.

All applicants should have a recognised university degree certification, a minimum of 2 years of football related coaching, evidence of relevant continual professional development, detailed knowledge and understanding of football coaching, understanding and commitment to safeguarding students and recognised football coaching qualifications. Applicants should also show a strong passion for football and the development of young footballers, be passionate about working with children and have an ability to engage them, have the ability to listen to others (children, parents and colleagues) always showing respect for their ideas and an understanding and excitement about working with people from all around the world. Candidates should also be able to show patience and flexibility in the work place, be willing to try new things, have the ability to proactively solve issues that arise and communicate effectively and positively with everyone in the school community.

With an emphasis on a high standard of UK based education embracing the development of qualities to nurture well rounded young global citizens, the school demands personal and professional attributes that reflect sound and up to date teaching methods alongside an ability to deliver effectively in a multicultural and multi-national landscape. The school offers an internationally flavoured UK primary curriculum, enhanced further by its IGCSE and IB diploma courses in the secondary department.

The school caters for just under 1000 international children, almost cleaved equally between Western cohorts and Asian nationals with a larger representation from Korea; they are educated in a rich and diverse educational setting from foundation level to Year 13 enjoying the enviable benefits of a wide range of academic and sporting facilities which include the usual array of spacious and technologically advanced classrooms, specialist rooms, large sports areas of gymnasiums, pool, running tracks, fields and more and not to mention the new media centre, large auditorium and libraries.

The position offers an attractive expatriate salary and employment package including western style housing, medical insurance, flights, partial allowances for dependent flights, shipping allowances, utility bill allowances, free tuition for up to 2 children. Initial contracts are for three years.

This is an exciting opportunity to divert the development of your flourishing professional career within a working environment that is challenging and equally rewarding embracing a culture and country that will unveil so many hidden treasures and delights. Contact your local Edvectus advisor for more information about this career role and other wonderful options.

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