Director of Study

Full Time | Shanghai, China | Whole School Division
Start Date:  August 2026

About School:

The school opened in September 2019 and provide a state-of-the art teaching and learning environment for up to 1,728 students. The international learning experience at school will offer students aged 6–18 years old the best of eastern and western education resources and philosophies. The bilingual curriculum will be based on the National curriculum blended with globally respected international education resources and teaching methods. Students will gain a solid foundation of Chinese culture whilst being equipped with the knowledge and skills they will need to be successful in an increasingly globalized world.

The campus  is spacious and modern, and its advanced learning facilities create a unique teaching environment for students. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe, happy, child-centred learning environment for our students that motivates them to become lifelong learners with purpose. The new campus is equipped with world-class facilities to create a unique teaching environment for children.

Curriculum: A Levels, IB Diploma, IGCSE, IMYC, IPC
Accreditation:
School Type:1-12 boarding
Students Enrollment: Approx. 230 in total

About Job:

  • • Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress
    • Develop and coordinate the use of assessment and academic tracking in the Whole School in consultation with the Head of the school
    • Have the overview of the whole curriculum and advise on its development mindful of local and international requirements.
    • Be up to date with, and in a position to advise on (through regular briefings and bulletins and at meetings) curricular and general academic developments internationally and locally.
    • Promote cross-curricular dimensions and the development of cross-curricular functional skills: literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy
    • Take responsibility for mentoring new teachers, particularly those with whom a functional relationship exists.
    • Lead by example in all professional matters ensuring that all teachers and students observe matters such as dress, punctuality and mutual support.
    • Promote an ethos of teaching in the subject matching Harrow expectations and aligned to the teaching standards document
    • Ensure effective communication/consultation with parents and carers including information about supporting their child at home

About You:

  • • Qualified to bachelor degree level or above
    • Qualified Teaching Status
    • Experience of Fluency in English
    • Proven track record with at least Three years’ teaching experience and three years of Education Administration
    • Evidence of innovating and adapting curricula to engage students and enable students to perform highly
    • Work in partnership with parents and colleagues
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese
    • Strong organisational skills
    • Strong use of technology for administration and teaching

About Contract:

Contract Period: 2 years
Student Contact days: 185
Approximate Dates for the School Year: Aug 1-Jul 31

About Package:

  • Salary Range: Negotiable
    Benefit: Health Insurance, Moving Allowance, Airfare, Tuition for children

Apply Now