Vice Head of Upper
Guangming, China
Start Date: August 2025
Curriculum: Schools own/AP
The Group
BASIS International & Bilingual Schools is a rapidly growing network of schools in China known for academic excellence and innovation. Their first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015 and since then they have opened more schools in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu and Wuhan.
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The BASIS mission is to provide students with transformative early childhood and K -12 education. With the cutting-edge BASIS Curriculum, through exceptional teaching and faculty mentoring, they will produce graduates who have broad intellectual capabilities, international perspectives, critical thinking proficiency, and creative problem-solving skills to be leaders in their future academic and professional lives.
Students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, such as Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK and Canada.
Teaching in China with this school group offers many unique benefits and opportunities. Teachers enjoy excellent facilities and resources, a higher standard of living with perks such as paid housing, and the opportunity to explore and continue their own learning as part of a new culture and geographic area. The group's network of schools in China is rapidly growing offering excellent opportunity for growth, promotion and development
BASIS Bilingual School Guangming Shenzhen
BASIS Bilingual School Guangming Shenzhen, is the groups fourth bilingual campus and opened its doors in 2024 in the vibrant Guangming District of Shenzhen, China. This district offers a unique blend of cultural diversity and modernity, making it an ideal place for educators who want to make a meaningful impact. With state-of-the-art facilities, a supportive community, and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture of China, teaching at Guangming is more than just a job-it's a transformative experience.
Role
Vice Head of Division of Upper School is a member of the Senior Leadership Team working closely with all school administrators and reporting the Head of School. Vice Head of Division of Upper School main focus points are developing secondary-level programs, student development coaching, student behavior, and social integration management.
Vice Head of Division of High School will directly supervise Teachers, Teaching Fellows, and the Dean of Secondary School (as applicable).
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate secondary school academic programs to support students in situations relating to social integration in/out of the classroom
- Create procedures for extreme behavior occurrences
- Monitor parent communications
- Manage parent expectations
- Support students' social-emotional development
- Enforce School Routines and Code of Conduct
- Assist teachers with student behavior management
- Communicate with parents as needed to collaborate on student behavior management
- Maintain student discipline documentation
- Coordinate academic support program with the Director of Student Affairs and Director of Academic Programs
- Assist teachers with parent communication regarding various concerns
- Support a nurturing and achievement-oriented school culture (define school-wide behavior expectations, manage social emotional curriculum and character program…)
- Define routines for school's common areas (recess, lunch, hallways, Early Bird/Late Bird)
- Provide support and guidance to Teaching Fellows
- Monitor student arrival and dismissal
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Secondary Education or similar, related field.
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in a high school environment.
- Demonstrated strength in administrative experience.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
Salary and Benefits
The BASIS benefits package is competitive, and they offer unparalleled support to expatriate staff:
- Salary from approx. $55-65k USD per annum (360 - 420k RMB), more for leadership roles
- Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience.
- Global Health Coverage: Including coverage in the U.S. for American citizens.
- Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance.
- Retirement Benefits:Receive an annual retirement bonus equal to 10% of your annual salary .
- Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from China at the start and end of your contract, plus an annual travel allowance.
- Relocation Support: Moving allowance and comprehensive assistance with visa, work permit and residence permit arrangements.
- Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planning-enjoy delicious, complimentary breakfast and lunch on campus.
- Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enrol up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition. (ideally Primary-aged due to accelerated curriculum)
- Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salary-allowing you to save significantly while living and working in China.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network
