Secondary SEN Learning Support Head of Department - Beijing, China - August 2026

- Head of Learning Support - Senior School
- August 2026
- Beijing, China
- Strong salary (approx 30k RMB a month upwards depending on qualifications and experience) and benefits package that includes 2 flights per year, accommodation, medical insurance and relocation allowance amongst other benefits.

We are seeking an experienced and outstanding Head of Senior School Learning Support to join a high-performing and collaborative team.

Duties and responsibilities
• To work effectively as a member of the Senior School team, establishing and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, parents, and students.
• To take responsibility for implementing the school'spolicies and practices.
• To assess, administer and evaluate student achievement and progress for identified students.
• To use data analysis effectively to contribute to student improvement for identified students.
• To plan effectively to ensure identified students are supported to meet their potential, notwithstanding differences of race and gender.
• To assess, record and monitor each student’s progress in line with the school's expectations.
• To report student progress to parents regularly, both in written form and at parent consultation days/evenings.
• To ensure high quality learning experiences are available to students.
• To use learning and teaching strategies that keep students engaged through effective questioning, lively presentation, and good use of resources.
• To create a safe and stimulating learning environment that supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident.
• To organise, attend and supervise school-based activities/trips.
• To be a positive role model to the students taught through personal and professional conduct.
• To take responsibility for professional development, including Performance Management and Professional Learning procedures.
• To manage a dedicated classroom assistant for Learning Support, involving them where appropriate with the planning and delivery of students’ learning.
• To contribute to the formulation and implementation of the DCB and Senior School Improvement Plans and associated Learning Action Plans, as appropriate.
• To contribute to the school’s weekly enrichment (CCA) programme.
• To contribute to parent workshops and provide parents with curriculum outlines, as necessary.
• To play a full part in the life of the school community and support our ethos.

Candidates must have:
•At least two years post qualification experience
•Bachelor or above degree
•PGCE or QTS, Teaching License from non-UK countries

This is an exciting opportunity both professionally and personally not only to add a solid contribution to your developing resume but to be able to explore a culturally and historically stunning part of the world. Interested applicants should contact their Edvectus advisor without hesitation and be prepared to demonstrate attributes that will match you against an overseas teaching opportunity which will demand an adjustment of your expectations and challenge your cultural astuteness.

Please contact Edvectus for more information and details on how to apply.