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Vice Head of Division - Upper School - Wuhan

school
BASIS International Schools
location
Wuhan, China
housing
Furnished housing is provided
airfair
Full airfare for employee and accompanying immediate family at beginning and end of assignment
Start date
Start August 2025
3 years
1
  • Middle School, High School
  • University Graduate, Director/Principal, District/Regional Level Administrator
  • Bachelor
  • 3 years of teaching experience
  • Education, Educational Leadership, Education Management

Work 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). 

Benefits:

  • At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools, we believe in investing in our teachers. Our benefits package is competitive, and we offer unparalleled support to our expatriate staff:
  • 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: Enroll up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition.
  • 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.

Our HR and Operations teams will guide you every step of the way, from visa acquisition to settling into your new home. We’re committed to ensuring a smooth transition so you can focus on what you do best—teaching.

Become a Better Educator

At BASIS International Schools, we don’t just shape students' futures; we also invest in yours. Through ongoing professional development and coaching, we help you grow into a more effective educator and leader. Whether you aim to become a mentor or move into school administration, your time at BASIS can accelerate your career in ways you never imagined.

BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Wuhan is seeking qualified candidates for a Vice Head of Division – Upper School for the 2025-2026 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 – Upper School position with BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Wuhan.  

Why Choose BASIS International Schools?

Join 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.

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 and Canada.

About BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Wuhan

BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Wuhan opened in 2023 and brings our innovative curriculum to the very heart of China in Hubei province. The state-of-the-art facilities include spacious classrooms, gymnasiums, multiple performance spaces, science labs, swimming pool, student dorms, and much more. As the capital of Hubei province, Wuhan offers many scenic sites along the confluence of the Han and Yangtze rivers. Our school is focused on embracing Chinese culture while enriching the lives of students and faculty.

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 
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

Our twelve BASIS International Schools campuses in China and Thailand continue the BASIS Curriculum Schools vision of delivering the gold standard of education by combining the BASIS Curriculum with highly qualified teachers who are sought after, and hired for, their deep subject matter knowledge.

Our first international school, BASIS International School Shenzhen, opened in 2015 and is the flagship of a network that has seen quick expansion with its second school, BASIS International School Guangzhou, launched in 2017, and campuses in Hangzhou and Park Lane Harbour launched in 2018. In 2019, new BASIS International Schools opened in Nanjing, China, and Bangkok, Thailand.

Our first bilingual school, BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen, opened in September 2020. In the fall of 2022, BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Chengdu opened--becoming the first school in our network to house both international and bilingual programs. BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Wuhan opened in 2023, continuing this vision. 2024 will bring two more schools to our network: BASIS Bilingual School Guangming Shenzhen and BASIS Bilingual Kindergarten Nanshan.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

One of the world's most powerful nations, China's cultural contributions have influenced history and human development for thousands of years. Teach Away offers ESL teaching jobs in reputable language schools as well as licensed teaching jobs across China.

Beijing, China
Standard Mandarin
1,387,720,133
Renminbi (yuan) (¥)
Buddhism, Taoism
Varied: wet/dry seasons
Land area - 3.7 million sq. miles (9.6 million sq. km)
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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