Secondary Head of Boarding - Chengdu, China - August 2026
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School -North and East Asia
- Curriculum:
- United Kingdom
- Level:
- Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Head of Senior Boarding
- August 2026 start date
- Highly competitive AFTER TAX salaries
- Successful candidates will join a supportive and social staff network, teach motivated and engaging students, have opportunity for career and professional development, access opportunities in a growing school and receive a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a housing allowance or free apartment, flight reimbursement, medical insurance, contract completion bonus, tuition-free seats to staff children, staff Professional Development Programme and paid utility bills during term time.
Candidates should meet the following key requirements:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree;
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE);
- Outstanding Boarding Experience;
- Previous experience of working in an international school;
- Prior experience of a school capturing the British independent school ethos, or experience in an international school in China is preferred.
- Sensitivity to the cultural differences found in China and the willingness to develop and maintain a cross-cultural approach to work;
- A willingness and commitment to contribute fully to the life of the pupils and school beyond the academic day, including active participation in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes;
- An openness to assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs as may be reasonably requested by the Headmaster
This K-12 day and boarding school opened in 2015 to provide a quality education, beginning with a bilingual Pre-Prep program using the Reggio Emilia, a Primary programme that combines key elements from the IPC, Singapore and Hong Kong curriculum, and a senior school that offers IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, enabling students to apply to top universities in the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities to support the development of each student's leadership, social skills, and personal interests.
The school is located in Chengdu which is a lively city with a friendly and vibrant local and expat community. Please ask Edvectus for the full job description and for details on how to apply.
- August 2026 start date
- Highly competitive AFTER TAX salaries
- Successful candidates will join a supportive and social staff network, teach motivated and engaging students, have opportunity for career and professional development, access opportunities in a growing school and receive a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a housing allowance or free apartment, flight reimbursement, medical insurance, contract completion bonus, tuition-free seats to staff children, staff Professional Development Programme and paid utility bills during term time.
Candidates should meet the following key requirements:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree;
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE);
- Outstanding Boarding Experience;
- Previous experience of working in an international school;
- Prior experience of a school capturing the British independent school ethos, or experience in an international school in China is preferred.
- Sensitivity to the cultural differences found in China and the willingness to develop and maintain a cross-cultural approach to work;
- A willingness and commitment to contribute fully to the life of the pupils and school beyond the academic day, including active participation in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes;
- An openness to assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs as may be reasonably requested by the Headmaster
This K-12 day and boarding school opened in 2015 to provide a quality education, beginning with a bilingual Pre-Prep program using the Reggio Emilia, a Primary programme that combines key elements from the IPC, Singapore and Hong Kong curriculum, and a senior school that offers IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, enabling students to apply to top universities in the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities to support the development of each student's leadership, social skills, and personal interests.
The school is located in Chengdu which is a lively city with a friendly and vibrant local and expat community. Please ask Edvectus for the full job description and for details on how to apply.
- Number Of Students:
- 1200 at capacity
- Student Make Up:
- Chinese nationals
- Regional Info:
- Chengdu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China and home to the Giant Panda and spicy Sichuan cuisine. Despite being China's fourth most populous city (with a population of over 20 million), Chengdu manages to retain much of its traditional charm and offers a balance of being both a modern, lively and cosmopolitan city and a relaxed, historical and cultural city with outdoor activities in nature to enjoy as well. Northwest Chengdu is bordered by the high and steep Longmen Mountain and in the west by the Qionglai Mountains. The western mountainous area is home to a large forest home to a Giant Panda habitat. Chengdu is also home to many world cultural and historical heritages and natural beauty attractions such as Leshan Giant Buddha, Mt Emei, Jiuzhaigou, Dujiang Dam, Qingcheng Mountain and the region attracts tens of thousands of domestic and international tourists each year. Chengdu has four distinct seasons,abundant rainfall, warm summers and mild winters. Chengdu, China’s New Blueprint MEGACITY https://youtu.be/a6DR5Hh4AHM?si=O0-C3CnxgwNzYjgG Amazing Things to Do in Chengdu & Top Chengdu Attractions https://youtu.be/AlLb5i8mnBo?si=uMAGApdK2gSMbl1T Top 10 Chengdu Tourist Attractions, China | Travel Video | Travel Guide | SKY Travel https://youtu.be/M-k6DL0YqQo?si=0ezeXTm6lUJOfKYy
- Tax Rate:
- Tax Free
- Housing:
- 2 bedroom, Allowance on top of salary
- 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 -moderate, Dependent children - more suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Highly developed
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 5.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60