Secondary Deputy Principal Pastoral (Middle School) - Shanghai, China - August 2026
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School -North and East Asia
- Curriculum:
- Bilingual, Other, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Secondary/ Middle(12-15)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Middle School Deputy Principal Pastoral
- August 2026 start
- Shanghai, China
- Competitive Salary, Comprehensive International medical insurance (except US), Pension Contribution, Housing Allowance, Flight Allowance, Relocation Allowance
The Deputy Principal (Pastoral) provides strategic leadership for all aspects of pastoral care in the middle school. They oversee behavior, attendance, and student engagement while ensuring that systems, programs, and staff support the holistic development of students, fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive school culture. They work closely with the Director of Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing to integrate safeguarding, mental health, and pastoral support. PLEASE ASK EDVECTUS FOR THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION.
Candidates should have the following education, skills and experience:
1. Degree in Education or subject-related field.
2. 3+ years of pastoral leadership at the school or campus level.
3. Proven experience in managing middle or senior pastoral leaders.
4. Experience with high-level safeguarding or pastoral cases.
5. Experience building proactive and positive relationships with parents.
6. Qualified Teacher Certification.
7. High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive cases appropriately.
9. Strong organizational and case management skills.
10. Proactive, student-centered, and collaborative approach.
11. Ability to prioritize and balance efficiency with a high degree of accuracy.
The school delivers the enhanced version of the Shanghai Curriculum combined with international curricula, ensuring a strong basis in both Chinese and English, as well as the development of a broad set of skills. The school brings together the best elements of Eastern and Western cultures and is known for their Chinese language and cultural programmes and co-Teacher/co-Principal structure.
With a lively expat community and bars, restaurants, night-life, shopping and culture to rival any large cosmopolitan city, Shanghai truly does offer something for everyone!
Please speak with your Edvectus consultant today about this amazing opportunity.
- August 2026 start
- Shanghai, China
- Competitive Salary, Comprehensive International medical insurance (except US), Pension Contribution, Housing Allowance, Flight Allowance, Relocation Allowance
The Deputy Principal (Pastoral) provides strategic leadership for all aspects of pastoral care in the middle school. They oversee behavior, attendance, and student engagement while ensuring that systems, programs, and staff support the holistic development of students, fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive school culture. They work closely with the Director of Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing to integrate safeguarding, mental health, and pastoral support. PLEASE ASK EDVECTUS FOR THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION.
Candidates should have the following education, skills and experience:
1. Degree in Education or subject-related field.
2. 3+ years of pastoral leadership at the school or campus level.
3. Proven experience in managing middle or senior pastoral leaders.
4. Experience with high-level safeguarding or pastoral cases.
5. Experience building proactive and positive relationships with parents.
6. Qualified Teacher Certification.
7. High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive cases appropriately.
9. Strong organizational and case management skills.
10. Proactive, student-centered, and collaborative approach.
11. Ability to prioritize and balance efficiency with a high degree of accuracy.
The school delivers the enhanced version of the Shanghai Curriculum combined with international curricula, ensuring a strong basis in both Chinese and English, as well as the development of a broad set of skills. The school brings together the best elements of Eastern and Western cultures and is known for their Chinese language and cultural programmes and co-Teacher/co-Principal structure.
With a lively expat community and bars, restaurants, night-life, shopping and culture to rival any large cosmopolitan city, Shanghai truly does offer something for everyone!
Please speak with your Edvectus consultant today about this amazing opportunity.
- Number Of Students:
- 1500 across 3 campuses
- Regional Info:
- Shanghai is an international metropolis that is thriving and growing. Situated on the Yangtze River, it serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, cultural, science and technology center in East China. This is a modernised city and its multicultural flair attracts expatriates from far and wide enjoying the blend of cultures, the modern and the traditional , and the western and the eastern. Western customs and Chinese traditions intertwined and formed Shanghai's culture making it an excellent place to live and work.
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Benefits:
- Flights - allowance, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants
- Suited To:
- Climate -moderate
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 8.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60