Primary Principal - Beijing, China - August 2025
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School - South and Southeast Asia
- Curriculum:
- IB - MYP, IB- Diploma, IB- PYP, IPC , United Kingdom
- Level:
- Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2025
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- International Head of Primary
- At least 5 years experience as a primary school principal with strong stability
- August 2025 start
- Annual Salary: RMB 600,000-700,000 Yuan before tax depending on qualifications and experience
- Benefits include Health Insurance, Flight Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Education Allowance for Dependants: If the children (maximum 2 children), Relocation Reimbursement and free meals during working days.
The Head of Primary is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), bridging the Primary School staff and the Head of School. This role encompasses both teaching and administrative responsibilities, requiring exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills. The Head of Primary supports the effective daily management of the Primary School (K–G5), fosters a positive learning environment, and ensures alignment with the school’s philosophy, objectives, and global education model.
We are looking for candidates with the following education, skills and experience:
- Master’s degree or above in Education or a related field.
- Valid teaching qualification or certification.
- Proven leadership experience in a primary or international school setting.
- Minimum of 10 years of teaching experience, with at least 5 years in a similar leadership role.
- Familiarity with international curricula (e.g., IB PYP, British, or American).
- Experience in curriculum development, teacher mentoring, and team management.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to inspire, lead, and mentor a diverse team of educators.
- Proficient in data analysis to drive instructional improvement.
- Commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a multicultural community.
- Creative, collaborative and dynamic.
- Technologically savvy with experience using educational platforms and tools.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for global education and the school’s mission and values.
This is a K-12 bilingual day and boarding school offering both the Chinese National Curriculum and Cambridge curriculum up to IGCSE level. Upper Secondary students study for the IB Diploma. The campus has outstanding sports facilities, classrooms, science labs and an 800 seat theatre. They also offer a rich extracurricular programme which every student is encouraged to take part in.
Located in China's bustling capital city, an exciting cultural experience awaits. Interested applicants should contact their Edvectus advisor without hesitation and be prepared to demonstrate attributes that will match you against an overseas teaching opportunity which will demand an adjustment of your expectations and challenge your cultural astuteness.
Please ask your Edvectus contact for the full job description and salary information and for details of how to apply.
- At least 5 years experience as a primary school principal with strong stability
- August 2025 start
- Annual Salary: RMB 600,000-700,000 Yuan before tax depending on qualifications and experience
- Benefits include Health Insurance, Flight Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Education Allowance for Dependants: If the children (maximum 2 children), Relocation Reimbursement and free meals during working days.
The Head of Primary is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), bridging the Primary School staff and the Head of School. This role encompasses both teaching and administrative responsibilities, requiring exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills. The Head of Primary supports the effective daily management of the Primary School (K–G5), fosters a positive learning environment, and ensures alignment with the school’s philosophy, objectives, and global education model.
We are looking for candidates with the following education, skills and experience:
- Master’s degree or above in Education or a related field.
- Valid teaching qualification or certification.
- Proven leadership experience in a primary or international school setting.
- Minimum of 10 years of teaching experience, with at least 5 years in a similar leadership role.
- Familiarity with international curricula (e.g., IB PYP, British, or American).
- Experience in curriculum development, teacher mentoring, and team management.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to inspire, lead, and mentor a diverse team of educators.
- Proficient in data analysis to drive instructional improvement.
- Commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a multicultural community.
- Creative, collaborative and dynamic.
- Technologically savvy with experience using educational platforms and tools.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for global education and the school’s mission and values.
This is a K-12 bilingual day and boarding school offering both the Chinese National Curriculum and Cambridge curriculum up to IGCSE level. Upper Secondary students study for the IB Diploma. The campus has outstanding sports facilities, classrooms, science labs and an 800 seat theatre. They also offer a rich extracurricular programme which every student is encouraged to take part in.
Located in China's bustling capital city, an exciting cultural experience awaits. Interested applicants should contact their Edvectus advisor without hesitation and be prepared to demonstrate attributes that will match you against an overseas teaching opportunity which will demand an adjustment of your expectations and challenge your cultural astuteness.
Please ask your Edvectus contact for the full job description and salary information and for details of how to apply.
- Number Of Students:
- 200
- Student Make Up:
- Chinese nationals
- Regional Info:
- Beijing is the capital city of China and located in the northeastern part of China. China is the 4th largest country after Russia, Canada and the United States. It is located in Eastern Asia, bordering the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, between North Korea and Vietnam. The city has a varied climate with hot, humid summers and temperatures in the mid-high 20s/low 30s and cold, windy winters with temperatures down to about 3-4 degrees. There is pollution - much of it from surrounding cities and provinces though US$17 billion was spent cleaning up the city's air prior to the 2008 Olympics. Admittedly some of the measures were temporary but China has committed to reducing the amount of coal burned by 2.6 million tonnes by 2017 and since 2012 has been converting coal power stations to natural gas power station. The city and surrounds are dripping in culture and there are too many attractions to mention but many, many well-known such as the Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven, Confucius Temple, Beijing Zoo and many other museums, galleries, nature reserves, sporting venues and world heritage sites such as the Great Wall of China. There are of course plenty of other ways to spend your time in Beijing with its flourishing nightlife - courtesy of the city's many bars and clubs - local and national cuisine to be sampled in restaurants and from street food stalls and, of course, shopping to be done. Beijing is well connected by road, rail and air and it's Beijing Capital international Airport is the 2nd busiest in the world. And see Edvectus' 'Welcome to Beijing' video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWKkQz82_68 The Ultimate Guide to Beijing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDY6LZUuY4A Beijing City Guide - Lonely Planet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMr4sz0G1e0 Beijing Vacation Travel Video Guides https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v81IdbVIogY https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/beijing
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Housing:
- 1 bedroom apartment
- Benefits:
- Flights- every 2 years, Flights -yearly, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants, Utilities paid
- Suited To:
- Climate -moderate, Infrastructure - Moderately developed
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 10.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60