Whole School PE Head of Department - Guangzhou, China - August 2025

Country:
China
Region:
School - Far East / East Asia
Curriculum:
Other, United Kingdom
Level:
Early Years (0-4), Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11), Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
Start Date:
01 August 2025
Initial Contract Length:
3 year, renewable
Curriculum Experience Required:
Strongly prefer it
We are looking for a Head of PE for a bilingual school which opened in Guangzhou, China in August 2023. This is the first of five world-class bilingual schools offering the Chinese National and International Curricula. The school operates with a dual leadership structure involving both a Chinese Principal and an International Head. From Grades 1 to 9 the school follow the compulsory Chinese National Curriculum together with a high quality, bespoke world-class international curriculum. From Grades 9 to 12 the school offer IGCSE & A-Level programmes. The school’s bilingual environment requires the appointment of a diverse, expert workforce able to deliver a bilingual curriculum and which is committed to offering the comprehensive range of curricular and extracurricular opportunities planned for the school.

This school aims to be one of the region’s top boarding schools, and its structure is aligned to the boarding system in the UK. In its first year of operation, it is estimated there will be about 360 pupils across grades 1-7. The school will grow organically in the Lower Secondary phases in subsequent years. In the second year of operation, the school will open the Upper Secondary phase and the Kindergarten is scheduled to open in September 2024.

The school pay a very competitive salary. Contracts are 3 years fixed term renewable (6 months’ probation period). The school also offer either accommodation or a housing allowance (sufficient for good quality accommodation in the city of work), as well as a flight allowance, relocation allowance and health Insurance.

Please ask Edvectus for more information and for details of how to apply.
Number Of Students:
360 students across grades 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7
Regional Info:
Guangzhou is the largest city and the capital city of the Guangdong province and the third largest city in China. The city is located on the Pearl River, about 120 km (75 miles) north-northwest of Hong Kong and north-northeast of Macau. Guangzhou has a humid subtropical climate and summers are hot and wet (the monsoon season lasts from April to September) and winters are relatively mild and dry. There are about 14 million residents in Guangzhou and Cantonese is the first language for about half of these residents, while the other half speak mainly Mandarin. In recent years, the city has developed a more cosmopolitan appearance with new shopping plazas, high rise buildings, a modern metro system and landscaped parks and road sides. It's a busy, modern and lively city, but parts of the city retain a more traditional charm with restored churches, buildings and private residences. Having a major airport and being so close to Hong Kong opens up a world of travel opportunities, from short weekend trips, to longer treks around Asia in the holidays. Guangzhou really is the perfect place to base yourself in Asia! For more information please see: 25 Best Places to Visit in Guangzhou https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stK14aLj-tE Guangzhou, China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/guangzhou
Tax Rate:
Taxes typically 16-25%
Housing:
Allowance on top of salary
Benefits:
Flights - allowance, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Professional development allowance, Tuition - free for dependants
Suited To:
Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate - warmer, Climate -moderate, Dependent children - more suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Highly developed, Westernised - highly, Women - not restrictive
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
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