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Head of High School - Futian
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BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen
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Job Description
Head of High School
BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen is seeking qualified candidates for a Head of High School for the 2024-2025 school year.
About our School
The first bilingual school in our network, BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen opened in 2020. Beginning with Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 students, the campus expanded in 2021 to add middle school grades and will grow to offer courses through Grade 12. BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen combines the core of the BASIS Curriculum with much of the language, history, culture and values of the traditional Chinese curriculum.
Our multi-national team of teachers works collaboratively alongside each other to build an environment where students and faculty thrive. The campus is located in Shenzhen’s vibrant and bustling Futian District, with many unique attractions nearby.
About the Position
The Head of High School is responsible for leading and developing their division in academic excellence, coaching teachers, and ensuring all goals and network-wide metrics are met. You will spend time daily observing teachers in the classroom, providing feedback and coaching, and ensuring the professional growth and development of all faculty in the division. This includes facilitating opportunities for teachers to exchange information and ideas and ensuring a school climate with high morale and community.
This position will also work with the College Admissions office in achieving college acceptance goals, review progress reports and summaries to share with the Head of School, manage AP testing with teachers, and review assessment results. The Head of High School will also teach one class as an active participant in the most significant duty of our school.
You will also:
- Implement network-wide regulations, guidelines, procedures and management systems
- Oversee academic guidance, grading, and standards for student assessments
- Work with the Director of Academic Programs, Head of School, and other Heads of Division on development of the master school schedule and calendar
- Manage the division-wide ELL program to ensure that students live in an English-immersive experience on the school campus
About Our Network
BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China is a distinguished network of schools educating students at the highest global standards. Since opening our first campus in 2015, we have evolved into a thriving learning community encompassing ten schools in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Huizhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan, with plans for new schools in coming years. We are united in our mission to prepare our graduates to be leaders with broad intellectual and international perspectives, critical thinking capabilities, and creative problem-solving skills. We achieve this through exceptional teaching and faculty mentoring, and the cutting-edge BASIS Curriculum.
At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China, you will teach some of the world’s most talented and driven students. Our graduates are accepted at prestigious colleges and universities, including MIT, Harvard, Oxford, Princeton, University of Toronto, Imperial College London, and many more, with an impressive overall acceptance rate of over 90% at Top 50 U.S. universities. Our students accomplish great things because they are taught by educators who deeply care about teaching excellence. Working at BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China means joining a community of bright, passionate minds who see every day as an opportunity to challenge themselves to elevate their students’ learning.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Our benefits package and teacher support are nearly unrivaled in schools in China. Expatriate teachers with BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China receive:
- Competitive salary (dependent upon education and experience)
- Global health coverage (including U.S. for American citizens)
- Provided accommodation or housing allowance
- Annual retirement benefit
- Paid travel to and from China at the start and end of the contract
- Annual travel allowance
- Moving allowance
- Free school meals
- Assistance in obtaining your visa
- Ability to transfer within our network at the end of your contract
We also offer extensive HR support beginning when you accept a position with us. Our HR and Operations teams will provide tremendous guidance and assistance in obtaining your visa, travel arrangements, housing, residence permit, and more.
Beyond this though, our promise to you is you will be a better educator when you leave BASIS International Schools. Through intentional and continued professional development and coaching, we nurture teaching excellence and innovation not just for the betterment of our students, but our teachers as well. This development can mean career acceleration of years, whether you desire to become a teacher mentor or a school administrator.
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree, Master’s or above preferred
- 7+ years of experience in education, preferably in a private school setting
- 3+ years of experience leading at a High School level
- Demonstrated expertise in coaching teachers in instructional excellence
- Strong understanding of and experience with college admissions
- Documented track record of elevating educational outcomes
- Collaborative, team-building approach to leading educators
About BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen
Yan Shan Lu, Nanyou, Nan Shan Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China
About BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen
BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen is our first bilingual school in China. Opened in September 2020 in Shenzhen's Futian District for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 students, the campus expanded in 2021 to add middle school grades and now offers courses through Grade 12, and celebrated our first graduating class in 2025.
Initially opening with state-of-the-art classrooms, multi-activity space and office facilities, in 2021 the newly completed campus added a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, 200-meter track and soccer field, Apple computer lab, theater, and additional classrooms.
BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen combines the core of the BASIS Curriculum with much of the language, history, culture, and values of the traditional Chinese curriculum. Our multi-national team of teachers works collaboratively alongside each other to build an environment where students and faculty thrive.
About BASIS Bilingual Kindergarten Futian
Our second campus dedicated exclusively to Early Childhood Education opened in the fall of 2024 in Shenzhen's Futian District. BASIS Bilingual Kindergarten Futian focuses on bilingual early learning, while adhering to our joyful learning culture and ensuring every student receives a solid foundation to carry them into future BASIS education.
Teachers, staff, and families enjoy a state-of-the-art campus with spaces designed specifically with young learners in mind. The campus includes an auditorium, indoor play spaces, maker space, top-of-the-line classrooms, and much more.
Living in Shenzhen
Shenzhen is one of the fastest growing economic centers in the world, and Futian has it all on display with a beautiful, lighted skyline. About a mile from campus is Coco Park Mall with a movie theater, children's playground, and numerous international restaurants, bars and shops--such as Gap and Uniqlo.
Only approximately two miles from campus is the Shenzhen concert hall designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, which attracts musicians from around the world. Across the plaza is a huge complex housing the Shenzhen library (9 million volumes) and the mega Book City that has its own English-language bookstore. The school is also close to the Shenzhen Golf Course, the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton Hotels, and three amusement parks.
Shenzhen shares its border with Hong Kong, and in about 15 minutes you can travel from the Futian train station to Hong Kong's West Kowloon station.
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Head of High School - Futian
This job is no longer accepting applications.
Job Description
Head of High School
BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen is seeking qualified candidates for a Head of High School for the 2024-2025 school year.
About our School
The first bilingual school in our network, BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen opened in 2020. Beginning with Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 students, the campus expanded in 2021 to add middle school grades and will grow to offer courses through Grade 12. BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen combines the core of the BASIS Curriculum with much of the language, history, culture and values of the traditional Chinese curriculum.
Our multi-national team of teachers works collaboratively alongside each other to build an environment where students and faculty thrive. The campus is located in Shenzhen’s vibrant and bustling Futian District, with many unique attractions nearby.
About the Position
The Head of High School is responsible for leading and developing their division in academic excellence, coaching teachers, and ensuring all goals and network-wide metrics are met. You will spend time daily observing teachers in the classroom, providing feedback and coaching, and ensuring the professional growth and development of all faculty in the division. This includes facilitating opportunities for teachers to exchange information and ideas and ensuring a school climate with high morale and community.
This position will also work with the College Admissions office in achieving college acceptance goals, review progress reports and summaries to share with the Head of School, manage AP testing with teachers, and review assessment results. The Head of High School will also teach one class as an active participant in the most significant duty of our school.
You will also:
- Implement network-wide regulations, guidelines, procedures and management systems
- Oversee academic guidance, grading, and standards for student assessments
- Work with the Director of Academic Programs, Head of School, and other Heads of Division on development of the master school schedule and calendar
- Manage the division-wide ELL program to ensure that students live in an English-immersive experience on the school campus
About Our Network
BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China is a distinguished network of schools educating students at the highest global standards. Since opening our first campus in 2015, we have evolved into a thriving learning community encompassing ten schools in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Huizhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan, with plans for new schools in coming years. We are united in our mission to prepare our graduates to be leaders with broad intellectual and international perspectives, critical thinking capabilities, and creative problem-solving skills. We achieve this through exceptional teaching and faculty mentoring, and the cutting-edge BASIS Curriculum.
At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China, you will teach some of the world’s most talented and driven students. Our graduates are accepted at prestigious colleges and universities, including MIT, Harvard, Oxford, Princeton, University of Toronto, Imperial College London, and many more, with an impressive overall acceptance rate of over 90% at Top 50 U.S. universities. Our students accomplish great things because they are taught by educators who deeply care about teaching excellence. Working at BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China means joining a community of bright, passionate minds who see every day as an opportunity to challenge themselves to elevate their students’ learning.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Our benefits package and teacher support are nearly unrivaled in schools in China. Expatriate teachers with BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China receive:
- Competitive salary (dependent upon education and experience)
- Global health coverage (including U.S. for American citizens)
- Provided accommodation or housing allowance
- Annual retirement benefit
- Paid travel to and from China at the start and end of the contract
- Annual travel allowance
- Moving allowance
- Free school meals
- Assistance in obtaining your visa
- Ability to transfer within our network at the end of your contract
We also offer extensive HR support beginning when you accept a position with us. Our HR and Operations teams will provide tremendous guidance and assistance in obtaining your visa, travel arrangements, housing, residence permit, and more.
Beyond this though, our promise to you is you will be a better educator when you leave BASIS International Schools. Through intentional and continued professional development and coaching, we nurture teaching excellence and innovation not just for the betterment of our students, but our teachers as well. This development can mean career acceleration of years, whether you desire to become a teacher mentor or a school administrator.
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree, Master’s or above preferred
- 7+ years of experience in education, preferably in a private school setting
- 3+ years of experience leading at a High School level
- Demonstrated expertise in coaching teachers in instructional excellence
- Strong understanding of and experience with college admissions
- Documented track record of elevating educational outcomes
- Collaborative, team-building approach to leading educators
Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
About BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen
Yan Shan Lu, Nanyou, Nan Shan Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China
About BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen
BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen is our first bilingual school in China. Opened in September 2020 in Shenzhen's Futian District for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 students, the campus expanded in 2021 to add middle school grades and now offers courses through Grade 12, and celebrated our first graduating class in 2025.
Initially opening with state-of-the-art classrooms, multi-activity space and office facilities, in 2021 the newly completed campus added a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, 200-meter track and soccer field, Apple computer lab, theater, and additional classrooms.
BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen combines the core of the BASIS Curriculum with much of the language, history, culture, and values of the traditional Chinese curriculum. Our multi-national team of teachers works collaboratively alongside each other to build an environment where students and faculty thrive.
About BASIS Bilingual Kindergarten Futian
Our second campus dedicated exclusively to Early Childhood Education opened in the fall of 2024 in Shenzhen's Futian District. BASIS Bilingual Kindergarten Futian focuses on bilingual early learning, while adhering to our joyful learning culture and ensuring every student receives a solid foundation to carry them into future BASIS education.
Teachers, staff, and families enjoy a state-of-the-art campus with spaces designed specifically with young learners in mind. The campus includes an auditorium, indoor play spaces, maker space, top-of-the-line classrooms, and much more.
Living in Shenzhen
Shenzhen is one of the fastest growing economic centers in the world, and Futian has it all on display with a beautiful, lighted skyline. About a mile from campus is Coco Park Mall with a movie theater, children's playground, and numerous international restaurants, bars and shops--such as Gap and Uniqlo.
Only approximately two miles from campus is the Shenzhen concert hall designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, which attracts musicians from around the world. Across the plaza is a huge complex housing the Shenzhen library (9 million volumes) and the mega Book City that has its own English-language bookstore. The school is also close to the Shenzhen Golf Course, the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton Hotels, and three amusement parks.
Shenzhen shares its border with Hong Kong, and in about 15 minutes you can travel from the Futian train station to Hong Kong's West Kowloon station.
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