Primary Deputy Head - Hangzhou, China - August 2025

- Primary Deputy Head
- Hangzhou
- August 2025 start
- Competitive salary and benefits
- An exceptional dynamic and rwarding work environment, with a strong commitment to professional development and career growth

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Primary to provide guidance and support to all primary school staff. The Deputy Head of Primary must provide professional and energetic leadership of teaching and learning, and secure the highest quality of pastoral care, together with the Head of Primary and in association with the middle leaders

Applicants should have the following education, skills and experience:

BASIC QUALIFICATION
Education: Bachelor’s degree and teaching certification.
Language: Fluent in English.
Working experience:
• A minimum of 10 years work experience in education is required.
• 3 years working in an international school is desirable but not essential.
• Management experience.
• A minimum of 2 years management experience.
PREFERRED APTITUDES
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and understanding.
• Skill with words, highly fluent and personable communicator; articulate; persuasive.
• Skill with numbers, financially astute; commercially sharp.
• Skill with details, detail-oriented with excellent time management and editing skills.
• Ability to build and develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Intellectual, commercial and educational judgement combined with strong intellect and analytical ability.
• Practical/constructional “can do” approach/pragmatic.
• Community aware.
• Appreciation and commitment to collegiate life, values and aims
• Globally minded.

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The school offers a world-class bilingual education for children aged from 2 to 18, beginning in Nursery with the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) merged with the Chinese Ministry of Education guidelines. In Primary School and Senior School, they follow the British and Chinese national curriculum, complemented by a wide range of international teaching resources and materials, and taught within a bilingual learning environment. As pupils progress to higher grades, they will study IGCSE followed by A Levels in the Sixth Form.

The expansive campus covers over 74,000 square metres and has custom-built, state-of-the-art facilities to enable pupils to take part in academic and co-curricular opportunities. Facilities include a modern boarding house, a multi-purpose indoor sports hall with a spectator gallery, a 400-metre all-weather track and sports field, two swimming pools,
basketball courts and a tennis court. They also have a 560-seat grand theatre, dance studios and several libraries

A very competitive salary will be in line with teachers' experience and qualifications and will be paid in local currency. Other benefits include a housing allowance, medical insurance, bonus at the end of 2 years contract and airfares for staff and their dependants.

Hangzhou, one of China's oldest and most culturally vibrant cities, effortlessly blends the traditional with the modern and the local with the international, all within a welcoming atmosphere. The city is home to some of China’s leading global companies and is also recognised as China’s Safest, Happiest, and Best Commercial City, Hangzhou also earned the UN Habitat Scroll of Honour for its cultural significance and exceptional liveability. Known for its breathtaking beauty, the city is surrounded by mountains, lakes, tea fields, parks, botanical gardens, temples, museums, and theatres, making it a top tourist destination. Hangzhou also offers a mix of bars, clubs, and restaurants, with familiar Western brands and, with easy access to both Hangzhou International Airport and Shanghai International Airport, the city is well-connected for domestic and international travel. A high-speed train to Shanghai takes just 50 minutes, and regular bus services are also available. The region enjoys a subtropical climate with distinct seasons, including hot summers and cold winters, which sometimes bring snow.

**Why Join this school?**
It offers an exceptional work environment, with a strong commitment to professional development and career growth. As an award-winning employer, the bi-lingual school is committed to creating a dynamic, rewarding workplace. We also prioritize safeguarding and ensuring the well-being of our students.

**Apply Now!**
If you are a passionate educator with a strong leadership background and a commitment to shaping the future of education, we want to hear from you. Please email you CV and Cover letter to leadership@edvectus.com