High School Principal

Full Time | Beijing, China | Secondary Division
Start Date:  August 2025

About School:

Founded in 2006, we are a leading international school in Beijing with over 1700 students from diverse backgrounds. Our vision is to nurture globally-aware bilingual ambassadors who promote cross-cultural understanding and respect, offering various academic programs and aiming to equip students with confidence and a global perspective. Our learning culture uniquely melds Chinese teaching traditions with the creative dynamism of international methods, delivered by our passionate foreign and Chinese teaching staff. Beyond academic excellence (US national Standards, Chinese National Standards, MYP, IGCSE, IBDP), they actively contribute to holistic student development, fostering confidence, competence, and international-mindedness. The diverse faculty of over 350 members represents 25 nationalities, and the campus spans Early Childhood to High School, focusing on holistic student development.

Curriculum: IB Diploma, IB MYP, IGCSE, US Common Core, WIDA
Accreditation:  Official UK, Canada, Australia, NZ Accreditation, WASC, Other: ACAMIS, EARCOS
School Type:  K-12 Day School (9-12) Boarding
Students Enrollment: Approx. 1700 in total

About Job:

• Maintain responsibility for the overall quality of the academic programme and foster commitment to high standards of teaching and learning;
• Ensure the continuous development of the Senior School in keeping with overall School strategic priorities;
• Ensure the curriculum prepares Senior School students with the key skills and competencies for success in post-secondary studies;
• Support the Diploma Programme Coordinator, Heads of Department and counselors, ensuring clear lines of communication;
• Foster and promote a strong commitment to the IB programme amongst faculty, students and families;
• Cultivate a Senior School environment of belonging and inclusion with a strong sense of school spirit;
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to personal professional growth and the professional growth of faculty;
• Lead and oversee all processes related to reporting, scheduling and teacher assignments;
• Play a leading role in the recruitment, hiring and retention of teaching faculty;
• Retain an overview of all School activities involving Senior School teachers and students;
• Actively contribute to the School Leadership Team;

About You:

  • • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education Administration/Leadership
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Teaching/Education
    • Valid teaching certificate
    • Extensive teaching/leadership experience of at least 5 years in IB DP curriculum;
    • Minimum three years experience in education administration
    • Minimum five years experience in Secondary teaching
    • Proficient in English

About Contract:

• Contract Period: 2 years
• Student Contact days: 180
• Approximate Dates for the School Year: Aug 1-Jun 30

About Package:

  • • Salary Range: Negotiable
    • Benefit: Health Insurance, Housing Allowance, Moving Allowance, Settling in allowance, Tuition for children

 


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