Secondary Principal - Chongqing, China - January (possibly August) 2025
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School - Far East / East Asia
- Curriculum:
- IB - MYP, IB- Diploma, IB- PYP, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 01 January 2025
- Initial Contract Length:
- 18 months, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
This international school in China is looking for an experienced, passionate and committed Head of Secondary from January 2025 to ensure the effective leadership of the teachers across Secondary School and support the day to day organisation of the school.
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Essential Qualifications:
•A wealth of teaching experience spanning at least a decade.
•A demonstrated history of successful middle-management leadership or senior leadership.
•A distinguished background in excelling within an international educational context.
Key Attributes:
•Educational Excellence: A degree-level qualification and a teacher certificate are mandatory. A Master’s degree or higher, along with participation in a professional leadership program, are highly desirable.
•Professional Edge: A robust professional development history, experience of being part of a highly successful team at deputy level or higher, with experience in the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, and IB Diploma Programmes.
•Impactful Experience: Direct involvement in enhancing school standards and a history of working with diverse student groups, including those for whom English is an additional language.
•Strategic Skills: Proficiency in student tracking, data analysis, and school self-evaluation, along with a working knowledge of management information systems.
•Parental Engagement: A demonstrated capability of collaborating effectively with parents to foster a supportive educational environment.
Benefits Overview:
•A 2-year contract commencing January 2025. It may be possible for a start date as late as August 2025
•A competitive salary scale ranging from ¥34,000 to ¥42,000, along with monthly incentive as a Section Head
•Accommodation for staff member and dependants
•A substantial gratuity based on performance
•A professional development subsidy to support growth
•Comprehensive health insurance coverage
•Full tuition fee coverage for up to two children
•Annual flight allowance provided for staff member
The school offers a co-educational, international education (based on the English national curriculum, leading to IGCSE exams and then the IB Diploma) to pupils from pre-school up to aged 18. Instruction is in English, and Chinese (which is given equal importance) - a bilingual curriculum and the school has Western and Chinese co-principals and Western teachers co-teaching with Chinese teachers. There is also a wide variety of co-curricular activities on offer.
Chongqing is a rapidly growing city in South-Western China - in fact, it's the fastest growing city on the planet! This is a booming city offering good salaries to expat workers but with a lower cost of living. With all the amenities and attractions of any large Western city Chongqing has much to offer. For more information on China, please see http://www.edvectus.com/Content/Documents/TheEdvectusEducator.An.Introduction.to.China.pdf
Please send your CV and Covering Letter to Leadership@edvectus.com
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Essential Qualifications:
•A wealth of teaching experience spanning at least a decade.
•A demonstrated history of successful middle-management leadership or senior leadership.
•A distinguished background in excelling within an international educational context.
Key Attributes:
•Educational Excellence: A degree-level qualification and a teacher certificate are mandatory. A Master’s degree or higher, along with participation in a professional leadership program, are highly desirable.
•Professional Edge: A robust professional development history, experience of being part of a highly successful team at deputy level or higher, with experience in the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, and IB Diploma Programmes.
•Impactful Experience: Direct involvement in enhancing school standards and a history of working with diverse student groups, including those for whom English is an additional language.
•Strategic Skills: Proficiency in student tracking, data analysis, and school self-evaluation, along with a working knowledge of management information systems.
•Parental Engagement: A demonstrated capability of collaborating effectively with parents to foster a supportive educational environment.
Benefits Overview:
•A 2-year contract commencing January 2025. It may be possible for a start date as late as August 2025
•A competitive salary scale ranging from ¥34,000 to ¥42,000, along with monthly incentive as a Section Head
•Accommodation for staff member and dependants
•A substantial gratuity based on performance
•A professional development subsidy to support growth
•Comprehensive health insurance coverage
•Full tuition fee coverage for up to two children
•Annual flight allowance provided for staff member
The school offers a co-educational, international education (based on the English national curriculum, leading to IGCSE exams and then the IB Diploma) to pupils from pre-school up to aged 18. Instruction is in English, and Chinese (which is given equal importance) - a bilingual curriculum and the school has Western and Chinese co-principals and Western teachers co-teaching with Chinese teachers. There is also a wide variety of co-curricular activities on offer.
Chongqing is a rapidly growing city in South-Western China - in fact, it's the fastest growing city on the planet! This is a booming city offering good salaries to expat workers but with a lower cost of living. With all the amenities and attractions of any large Western city Chongqing has much to offer. For more information on China, please see http://www.edvectus.com/Content/Documents/TheEdvectusEducator.An.Introduction.to.China.pdf
Please send your CV and Covering Letter to Leadership@edvectus.com
- Number Of Students:
- 420
- Regional Info:
- Chongqing is a large city west of Shanghai and about 4 hours south-east of Chengdu. Along with Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin, the city is under the direct control of the central government and not governed as part of a province. Chongqing is easily accessible to the rest of China and has an international airport and three train stations. Within the city itself, there is a rapid transport system that includes a monorail and subway system. There is plenty to see and do in Chongqing including the Three Gorges Museum, a cable car ride over the Yangtze River, a Yangtze River cruise, Hot Springs (such as the Northern Hot Springs Park, Tianci Hot Springs and Southern Hot Springs Park), as well as a large selection of shops, restaurants and bars to experience. Outside Chongqing, notable tourist attractions are Dazu Rock Carvings three hours west, Dafo Temple - about two hours north of Chongqing, Fengdu Ghost Town which is about three hours north-east of Chongqing, Wanzhou Qinglong Waterfall and Three Natural Bridges. Chongqing has a humid climate and warm – hot summers (with temperatures that go up to about 33 degrees) and mild winters. For more information please see the following: Chongqing - China's Secret Metropolis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXQOBM37MH0 A Bird's Eye View of Chongqing, China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5OXcsHydPY Chongqing Expat Club http://www.cqexpat.com/ Expat Guide Chongqing for Working and Living in Chongqinghttps://www.internations.org/chongqing-expats/guide Edvectus recruiter, Hannah Brant, writes about her expat life in China: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/glimpse-expat-life-china-hannah-brant?published=t Edvectus’ Lisa Ichane’s top 5 highlights of China: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/china-week-edvectus-my-top-5-highlights-lisa-ichane-davenport-?trk=prof-post Edvectus recruiter, Anda Banks’ journey to China: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-life-journey-took-me-china-anda-banks?published=u https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/chongqing
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Housing:
- 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom
- Benefits:
- Flights- 2x every year, Flights- every 2 years, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Professional development allowance, Transport to/from school, Tuition - free for dependants
- Suited To:
- Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate - warmer, Climate -moderate, Holiday destination - not typical, Infrastructure - Moderately developed, Urban, Westernised - moderately, Women - not restrictive
- 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