Vice Head of School - Futian

Start date:
July, 2026

Closed

Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:3 years
Work Type:On-site
Job Type
Full-time
Contract Length
3 years
Work Type
On-site

This job is no longer accepting applications.

Job Description

BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen is seeking qualified candidates for a Vice Head of 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 School position with BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen.

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 the Position:

The position of Vice Head of School is an outstanding opportunity for experienced educators to progress into an upper leadership role and grow into a future Head of School position. The Vice Head of School will be involved in the management and supervision of all school activities with a focus on instructional excellence and student success.

Responsibilities:

  • Classroom observation in all divisions, in coordination with respective Head of Division and Head of School.
  • Take an active role in meetings, and delegate supervision responsibilities of the Academic Programs Office, College Admissions Office, and Library
  • Execution of the Vice HOS specific action plan with focus on activities such as:
  • Coaching meetings in other divisions
  • Admissions activities

Subject, Grade Level, and Curriculum

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Instruction and Leadership, Leadership/Excellence

Job Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Leave
Relocation Assistance
Housing Support
Professional Development
Travel Benefits
Benefit Details:

What We Offer:

At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools, we believe in investing in our faculty. 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.

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Director/Principal
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
2+ years
Additional School Requirements:

Who We're Looking For

  • A Bachelor’s degree, Master's or PhD preferred.
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in K-12 school environment.
  • Demonstrated strength in administrative experience.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

About BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen

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.

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.

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Vice Head of School - Futian

Shen Zhen Shi
Start date: July, 2026
Closed
Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:3 years
Work Type:On-site
Job Type
Full-time
Contract Length
3 years
Work Type
On-site

This job is no longer accepting applications.

Job Description

BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen is seeking qualified candidates for a Vice Head of 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 School position with BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen.

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 the Position:

The position of Vice Head of School is an outstanding opportunity for experienced educators to progress into an upper leadership role and grow into a future Head of School position. The Vice Head of School will be involved in the management and supervision of all school activities with a focus on instructional excellence and student success.

Responsibilities:

  • Classroom observation in all divisions, in coordination with respective Head of Division and Head of School.
  • Take an active role in meetings, and delegate supervision responsibilities of the Academic Programs Office, College Admissions Office, and Library
  • Execution of the Vice HOS specific action plan with focus on activities such as:
  • Coaching meetings in other divisions
  • Admissions activities

Subject, Grade Level, and Curriculum

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Instruction and Leadership, Leadership/Excellence

Job Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Leave
Relocation Assistance
Housing Support
Professional Development
Travel Benefits
Benefit Details:

What We Offer:

At BASIS International & Bilingual Schools, we believe in investing in our faculty. 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.

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Director/Principal
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
2+ years
Additional School Requirements:

Who We're Looking For

  • A Bachelor’s degree, Master's or PhD preferred.
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in K-12 school environment.
  • Demonstrated strength in administrative experience.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

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

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.