Vice Head of Division – Primary School - Beijing

BASIS Bilingual School Beijing is seeking qualified candidates for a Vice Head of Division – Primary School for the 2026-27 school year! 

Are you an experienced educator looking to grow your career with an established and high-achieving school network? Apply now for our Vice Head of Division – Primary School position with BASIS Bilingual School Beijing.  

Why Choose BASIS International & Bilingual Schools?   

BASIS International & Bilingual Schools is a dynamic, rapidly growing network of schools in China known for academic excellence and innovation. Since our first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015, BASIS International & Bilingual Schools has expanded across China, with campuses in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In 2024, we proudly launched three new schools in Shenzhen, including our first Early Childhood Education campuses, and will continue our growth with two new schools in 2026: BASIS Bilingual School Beijing and BASIS Bilingual School Guangzhou.  

Our 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, Canada, and Hong Kong. 

Discover BASIS Bilingual School Beijing 

Opening in the fall of 2026, BASIS Bilingual School Beijing brings our renowned curriculum to the capital of China. The school will open with grades Pre-K through 9 and grow to become a Pre-K through Grade 12 school with a capacity of 2,300 students, and boarding facilities for 800 students. 

BASIS Bilingual School Beijing is located on the north side of Anfu Street in Houshayu, Shunyi District, Beijing. As one of Beijing's key new urban developments, Shunyi is a hub for international education and an attractive location for foreign teachers. The area is surrounded by multiple high-level residential and expat communities, creating a rich cross-cultural atmosphere. 

Vice Head of Division of Primary 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 Primary School main focus points are developing early-learning programs, child development coaching, student behavior, and social integration management. 

Vice Head of Division of Primary School will directly supervise Early Education Teachers, Early Education Teaching Fellows, and the Dean of Early Education (as applicable). 

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate primary school academic programs to support students in situations relating to social integration in/out of the classroom 
• Instruct teachers on child development best practices 
• 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