Head of Primary

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

About School:

Founded in 2006, the school is a leading international school in Beijing with over 1700 students from diverse backgrounds. School’s 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. The school’s 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 school is accredited by WASC and actively participates in organizations like ACAMIS, ISAC, and JISAC. 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:

● To promote excellence in the quality of the education provided, working with the Head of School and staff to sustain and enhance the standing of the school.
● To ensure that positive communication is maintained with parents through reports, parents’ evenings, letters, consultation groups and other informal opportunities
● To lead in the admission process for the testing, interviewing, and evaluating of applicants for enrolment in line with the school enrolment plan.
● To effect the continuing development of a broad, balanced and creative curriculum
● To oversee and assess the quality of planning, teaching and of learning outcomes, promoting improvement strategies as necessary.
● To oversee the coordination of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activity programs of the Primary school
● To ensure high standards of behaviour for learning within the Primary Division.
● To conduct regular meetings with staff which will deal both with routine school matters and with the stimulating exchange of ideas on issues of educational/philosophical interest and concern
● To ensure the Primary school structures, processes and staffing deliver a high standard of pastoral care.
● To ensure that Primary School systems and process allow staff and students to operate in a safe and healthy environment

About You:

  • ● Bachelor's degree or a master's degree in related field or doctorate degree is preferred
    ● International teaching certificate
    ● National Professional Qualifications or other similar leadership qualifications are preferred.
    ● At least three years of relevant experience at senior leadership level in a similar school
    ● Possess strong knowledge of Primary academic programs, teaching methods, and current practices in international schools.
    ● Expertise to form engaging lesson plans that promote student-centric knowledge and education
    ● Ability to collaborate effectively with students and staff

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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