Secondary Individuals & Societies Head of Department (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 Head of Individuals & Societies
- August 2026 start
- Shanghai, China
- Competitive Salary, Comprehensive International medical insurance (except US), Pension Contribution, Housing Allowance, Flight Allowance, Relocation Allowance
1. Completion of a BA degree.
2. 5+ years teaching experience.
3. Experience of leadership/leading colleagues.
4. Teaching qualification.
5. A thorough understanding of school’s curriculum offering.
6. Excellent classroom practitioner/specialist committed to continued excellence at programs YKPS offer to students.
7. The ability to make accurate assessment of students’ learning and be able to support others to do the same.
8. Ability to lead and manage staff to work effectively both individually and in teams.
9. High visibility/evidence of commitment to wider life of the school (e.g. students’ performance, community events etc.).
10. Collaborative and developmental approach when working with colleagues and staff.
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
1. Completion of a BA degree.
2. 5+ years teaching experience.
3. Experience of leadership/leading colleagues.
4. Teaching qualification.
5. A thorough understanding of school’s curriculum offering.
6. Excellent classroom practitioner/specialist committed to continued excellence at programs YKPS offer to students.
7. The ability to make accurate assessment of students’ learning and be able to support others to do the same.
8. Ability to lead and manage staff to work effectively both individually and in teams.
9. High visibility/evidence of commitment to wider life of the school (e.g. students’ performance, community events etc.).
10. Collaborative and developmental approach when working with colleagues and staff.
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:
- 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