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Wellington College China is committed to providing a workplace where our employees can reach their full potential, take pride in their achievements and enjoy a true sense of belonging. Our people are our number one asset, so we invest in their success and recognise their contributions with annual awards for performance and long-term service. To date, more than 1,000 talented educators from nearly 30 countries have joined the Wellington College China Family. We look forward to welcoming even more.

Individualised Professional Pathways

We personalise professional development for all of our staff by:

• Working with them to understand their strengths, aspirations and career goals
• Providing internal opportunities to help them develop and grow in their current role through personalised professional development
• Providing internal and external support to help them develop and grow towards their aspired roles.
• Tracking progress through our appraisal process
• Coaching and mentoring programmes.

Leadership programmes

We offer continuing professional development programmes that provide paths for middle, senior, and high-potential leaders. Through these programmes, we identify, support and develop existing and aspiring leaders within the organisation. Nearly 40% of all Wellington employees who have participated in these programmes have already been promoted within the group. Moreover, 60% of all participants have identified clear career trajectories at Wellington and are being developed into these future leadership roles.

Professional Development programmes

Wellington offers a world-class range of programmes that promote professional development in a wide variety of areas. These range from academics and teaching methodologies to leadership and team building as well as cultural awareness and non-academic areas like finance and public speaking. Employees may also pursue their NPQLT certification, or receive support to complete masters degrees or recognised teacher training qualifications.

Coaching

Coaching is a significant part of the ethos of Wellington College China. All of our senior leaders benefit from access to an external, professional coach whom they work with closely to support their own personal and professional development goals. We also offer coaching training. Many of our senior leaders have now trained as coaches and are coaching aspiring and high-potential leaders within the Group.

Institute of Learning

The Wellington College China, The Bridge | China (The Bridge | China) is our internal professional development academic team. Its mission is to maintain the highest possible academic standards across all our schools. The IoL provides advice and professional learning opportunities to both our academic and non-academic departments.

Testimonials

Dean Clayden

Head of Coaching
Wellington College China Institute of Learning

As a trained coach, I was able to start spreading my influence beyond my current role and make an impact across the entire Wellington College China group. I also started thinking about a career as a consultant, trainer and education adviser. What I like most about being a coach is that I have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others by helping them achieve their goals and reach their full potential. I would highly recommend the coaching programme to colleagues who are looking to reflect on their leadership skills and step up to senior leadership roles.

Faye Li

Deputy Bursar
Hiba Academy Shanghai

I am so proud to have been a member of the High Potential Programme. The whole process is very engaging and helpful. Comprehensive training supported my development in different areas, and the coaching process inspired me to engage in some deep self-exploration and prepared me to take the next steps in my career. The programme is highly customised and designed to provide you with everything you need to level up in your career. I really want others to experience it. I am confident they will have the experience that I had.

Mark Wright

Senior Deputy Head of Prep School
Wellington College International Shanghai

Working at Wellington has been an enriching experience both personally and professionally. I have had access to many different types of training and mentorship, which has helped me grow from being a primary class teacher, into middle leadership and onto senior leadership roles. In the Group’s high-potential leadership programme, I gained the necessary experience and support to serve in my current role senior deputy head within the Prep School. I now have the opportunity to support others in their own career development, which is deeply rewarding.