Primary Deputy Head (Pastoral and Wellbeing) - Beijing, China - August 2026
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School -North and East Asia
- Curriculum:
- IB- Diploma, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
Deputy Head of Junior School (Pastoral and wellbeing)
Start Date: August 2026
Location: Beijing, China
As Deputy Head of Junior School (Pastoral and Wellbeing). you will serve as an integral part of the student journey and oversee student support, programs, including English and Learning Support, Social-Emotional Counselling,Welllbeing and behaviour, student transitions and our Junior School Classroom Assistant Teachers/Student Support Team Assistant Teachers.
This role is pivotal in providing proactive and responsive leadership to engage all stakeholders in delivering programs and services that support students, ensuring extracurricular, academic, personal and social pathway development and entitlement for all students are of the highest possible standard. The Deputy Head of Junior School (Pastoral and Wellbeing) serves as a liaison to all relevant departments, which are crucial to ensuring student success. Reporting to the Head of Junior School, you will support and promote a culture which is focus on growth, purpose and a sense of belonging and flourishing in all aspects of the student experience.
You also share with all colleagues a responsibility for:
• To do all that you can to ensure that you safeguard and promote the welfare of students in Junior School and the College (in line with EiM’s Safeguarding Framework/Policy/Code of Conduct).
• A collective approach to maintaining a high standard of positive behaviour management throughout Junior School.
• Promote a culture of inclusion within the school community, where all views are valued and taken into account.
• Maintaining a high standard of our learning environments throughout the school (incorporating Engaging Spaces).
• The adequate storage and care of resources- year group and curriculum specific.
• Keeping up to date with developments in educational practice and statutory requirements.
• Implementing, where appropriate, school policies and guidelines, as identified by JSLT, DCB and EiM.
Start Date: August 2026
Location: Beijing, China
As Deputy Head of Junior School (Pastoral and Wellbeing). you will serve as an integral part of the student journey and oversee student support, programs, including English and Learning Support, Social-Emotional Counselling,Welllbeing and behaviour, student transitions and our Junior School Classroom Assistant Teachers/Student Support Team Assistant Teachers.
This role is pivotal in providing proactive and responsive leadership to engage all stakeholders in delivering programs and services that support students, ensuring extracurricular, academic, personal and social pathway development and entitlement for all students are of the highest possible standard. The Deputy Head of Junior School (Pastoral and Wellbeing) serves as a liaison to all relevant departments, which are crucial to ensuring student success. Reporting to the Head of Junior School, you will support and promote a culture which is focus on growth, purpose and a sense of belonging and flourishing in all aspects of the student experience.
You also share with all colleagues a responsibility for:
• To do all that you can to ensure that you safeguard and promote the welfare of students in Junior School and the College (in line with EiM’s Safeguarding Framework/Policy/Code of Conduct).
• A collective approach to maintaining a high standard of positive behaviour management throughout Junior School.
• Promote a culture of inclusion within the school community, where all views are valued and taken into account.
• Maintaining a high standard of our learning environments throughout the school (incorporating Engaging Spaces).
• The adequate storage and care of resources- year group and curriculum specific.
• Keeping up to date with developments in educational practice and statutory requirements.
• Implementing, where appropriate, school policies and guidelines, as identified by JSLT, DCB and EiM.
- Number Of Students:
- 1610
- Student Make Up:
- 45 nationalities (US, South Korean and Hong Kong Residents)
- Regional Info:
- Beijing, China’s capital, is a vibrant city that blends deep history with modern development. Living in Beijing means being surrounded by iconic cultural landmarks like the Forbidden City, the Great Wall nearby, and the Temple of Heaven, alongside bustling commercial districts and modern skyscrapers. The city offers a rich cultural scene with museums, theaters, and festivals, plus diverse dining options ranging from traditional Beijing cuisine to international flavors. Public transportation is extensive, including an expansive subway network that makes getting around easier despite heavy traffic. The cost of living is generally high, especially for housing, but salaries in many sectors reflect this. Working in Beijing is often tied to government, technology, finance, education, and media industries. The job market is competitive, and networking plays an important role in career development. The work culture can be demanding, with long hours common in many sectors. Beijing’s climate has hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters with occasional smog, which some may find challenging. The city has a large expatriate community and many international schools, social clubs, and cultural organizations to help newcomers settle in. Overall, Beijing offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, making it an exciting place to live and work for those who appreciate history and want to be at the center of China’s political and cultural life. And see Edvectus' 'Welcome to Beijing' video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWKkQz82_68 The Ultimate Guide to Beijing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDY6LZUuY4A Beijing City Guide - Lonely Planet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMr4sz0G1e0 Beijing Vacation Travel Video Guides https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v81IdbVIogY https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/beijing
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Benefits:
- Flights - allowance, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Professional development allowance, Tuition - free for dependants, Utilities paid
- Suited To:
- Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate - cooler, Climate -moderate, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Highly developed, Urban, Westernised - highly, Westernised - moderately, Women - not restrictive
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 2.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60