Deputy Head of Primary School

We are looking for a Deputy Head of Primary School for an international school in Beijing. This is a full-time position starting in August 2025. About the schoolThis is an international school located in Haidian. The school offers a combination of the national curriculum and US Common core to its students in elementary and middle school, and US Common core, AP, IGCSE and A-Level in high school. Job responsibilities Serving as a liaison between the international teachers, Head teachers and Head of School Line management of primary school staff to ensure the highest quality of instruction, communication and professionalism is being followed Facilitating weekly Department Head meetings, including setting agendas and keeping minutes Be an open, active and visible presence in classrooms, as well as in the playground, during sporting and enrichment programs, at special school events, etc Promoting the health, safety and well-being of each of the School’s students and teachers Working with the Head of School to develop, implement and manage the Primary curriculum and to ensure most students meet the curriculum standard requirements Leading a team of Primary Homeroom, Bilingual, and Subject teachers, to include assigning roles and responsibilities, meetings and communication with teaching staff, performance management and providing guidance and leadership to the team Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the effective implementation of the curriculum Assisting the teachers and Head of School with student disciplinary matters. Attending to student behavior, both positive and negative Ensuring the highest level of student outcomes are achieved, including tracking individual student performance over time (Continuous assessment) Meeting with students and parents as required Assisting in the implementation of curriculum resources and textbooks, and ensuring that all available resources are used effectively to meet curriculum goals Participating in class observation of teachers and providing appropriate support Ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place to cover for absent staff and that all substitutes have lesson plans Initiating and participating in teachers’ professional development activities including orientation and training of new teachers and organizing staff workshopWorking with Head of School to identify the teachers’ needs and planning professional development activities accordinglyJob requirementsBachelor degree or above in the related fieldTeaching certificateThree or more years management experience in international schoolKnowledge of common core Excellent communications skills Salary and benefitsAnnual Salary is above 500,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualificationsMonthly housing allowance of 8,800 RMB or free on-campus lodgingPaid summer and winter holiday and public holidaysContract fulfillment bonusInternational cover health Insurance for teachers and their dependentsSocial Insurance & Medical InsuranceFlight to school from point of origin and relocation allowanceVisa fees are covered by the schoolAnnual flight allowance3 meals free for school daysEducation for dependents (5-18 years)Professional development opportunitiesRich staff activities, clubs. Excellent on-campus]]>