Secondary Principal - Beijing, China - August 2025

Country:
China
Region:
School - South East Asia
Curriculum:
IB - MYP, IB- Diploma, IB- PYP, IPC , United Kingdom
Level:
Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
Start Date:
01 August 2025
Initial Contract Length:
2 year, renewable
Curriculum Experience Required:
Yes - not flexible
This private bilingual school in Beijing, China is looking for an International Head of Secondary who will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of the secondary school division (grades 6-12, or equivalent). This includes academic programs, student welfare, staff management, and fostering a multicultural, inclusive learning environment.
The role aims to ensure high standards of academic excellence, innovative teaching practices, and strong pastoral care in line with the school’s mission and values.

Applicants should have the following education, skills and experience:

Qualifications:
 Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field (Doctorate preferred).
 Extensive teaching experience, preferably within an international or multicultural environment.
 Proven experience in school leadership or management, particularly in a secondary or international school setting.
 Knowledge of international curricula (such as IB, IGCSE, or A-Levels).
 Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
 Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic environment.
 Proficiency in educational technology and digital learning platforms.

Skills and Attributes:
 Strategic thinker with a clear vision for the future of secondary education.
 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and inspire staff and students.
 Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
 Culturally aware and sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body.
 Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive school environment.
 Understand and willing to follow the local government requirement.

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. Teachers are given a competitive salary plus annual flight allowance, on-campus housing, medical insurance, free tuition for staff children, utilities and 3 meals on working days.

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.

Interested candidates should send their CV and Cover letter to leadership@edvectus.com
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
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