Secondary English & Drama Head of Department & Lower Secondary Coord - Qingdao, China - January 2026
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School -North and East Asia
- Curriculum:
- IB- Diploma, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 03 January 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Head of English and Drama and Lower Secondary Coordinator
- Picturesque Qingdao
- Start date: Jan 2026
- Strong salary and benefits package
This prestigious school in Qingdao, China is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of English and Drama for January 2026. This position involves teaching IGCSE English Language, EAL, and Literature courses, as well as IB Diploma English. Depending on departmental assignments, it may also include teaching Lower Secondary classes. A key responsibility is to coordinate the Drama curriculum from Year 4 to Year 9, which includes liaising with and supporting the relevant teachers.
The school caters for children from Early Childhood (K2, K3 and K4) to Primary on their Qingdao Campus and from Early Childhood (K3 and K4), Primary to Secondary on their Huangdao Campus. Students complete the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the IBDP programme in Years 12 and 13.
Teachers receive competitive salaries, accommodation, flights, relocation allowance, medical insurance, and professional training.
Discover the chance to become a part of a dynamic educational community in the stunning coastal city of Qingdao, China. The school holds prestigious accreditations, including recognition by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and authorization as an International Baccalaureate World School (IBDP). It's a fabulous location for families and an exciting opportunity to join a school that is part of an established and well-respected group of schools.
Contact Edvectus for further information and to apply.
- Picturesque Qingdao
- Start date: Jan 2026
- Strong salary and benefits package
This prestigious school in Qingdao, China is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of English and Drama for January 2026. This position involves teaching IGCSE English Language, EAL, and Literature courses, as well as IB Diploma English. Depending on departmental assignments, it may also include teaching Lower Secondary classes. A key responsibility is to coordinate the Drama curriculum from Year 4 to Year 9, which includes liaising with and supporting the relevant teachers.
The school caters for children from Early Childhood (K2, K3 and K4) to Primary on their Qingdao Campus and from Early Childhood (K3 and K4), Primary to Secondary on their Huangdao Campus. Students complete the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the IBDP programme in Years 12 and 13.
Teachers receive competitive salaries, accommodation, flights, relocation allowance, medical insurance, and professional training.
Discover the chance to become a part of a dynamic educational community in the stunning coastal city of Qingdao, China. The school holds prestigious accreditations, including recognition by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and authorization as an International Baccalaureate World School (IBDP). It's a fabulous location for families and an exciting opportunity to join a school that is part of an established and well-respected group of schools.
Contact Edvectus for further information and to apply.
- Number Of Students:
- About 220 students
- Student Make Up:
- 30+ nationalities icluding Korean majority, HK, Taiwan Chinese
- Regional Info:
- Qingdao, known as “sailboat capital” and successfully holding 2008 Olympic maritime competition activities, is situated in the southeast of Shandong Province. Eastern and southern parts face the sea, whilst the northeastern part is adjacent to Yantai city, and next to Weifang city in the west and Rizhao city to the southwest. Like most Chinese cities, Qingdao has a rapidly growing population. With regards to the climate, Qingdao has four clear seasons. In spring, the temperature is pleasant but takes longer to warm up than the inland areas. In summer, it is humid and hot with lots of rain, and in autumn, the weather is cool with plentiful rain. The winters are long and windy with low temperatures. August is the hottest month with the average temperature being about 25 degrees and the coldest month is January, with the average temperature being about -1 degrees. Shopping and transportation is convenient in Qingdao and there are many shopping malls, such as JUSCO, METRO, CARREFOUR and LOTUS. Qingdao Metro is a rapid transport system and there is also an extensive bus network. The cost of living is average and food and clothing prices are reasonable. Qingdao is well-known for its beer festival in mid-August. For more information please see: Top 10 reasons you should visit Qingdao: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh_Jmk5XzFI Qingdao: an exceptional city: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHuYQfwltr0 Qingdao: a little pocket of Germany in China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr8dwlGU8sI http://wikitravel.org/en/Qingdao http://www.chinatouronline.com/china-travel/qingdao/qingdao-attractions/index.html http://thesmartlocal.com/read/scoot-to-qingdao
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 25-40%
- Housing:
- 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom
- Benefits:
- Flights- every 2 years, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Professional development allowance, Tuition - free for dependants
- Suited To:
- Climate - cooler, Climate - warmer, Climate -moderate, Holiday destination - not typical, Infrastructure - Moderately developed, Unmarried partners - suitable, Urban, Westernised - moderately, Women - not restrictive
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 5.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60