Head of Upper School
August 2026
Beijing, China
School Curriculum: US (Pre-K - Grade 12)
Be part of an expanding network of renowned international schools across China, celebrated for academic excellence and innovation. Since opening their first campus in Shenzhen in 2015, this group has expanded into many of China's most dynamic cities, including Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In August 2026 they will be opening two new campuses in Beijing and Guangzhou.
Students within this school group are highly academic, engaged and focused, while at the same time creative and curious. They gain admission to some of the world's most prestigious universities, including Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 US universities or equivalent institutions in the UK and Canada.
Teachers here are treated as true professionals and encouraged to bring their own passions and interests into the classroom. They enjoy excellent facilities and resources, a higher standard of living, and the opportunity to explore and continue their own learning as part of a new culture and geographic area.
Beijing Bilingual School
This bilingual school in Beijing will open in 2026 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. The school will be equipped with state-of-the-art spaces for learning, athletics, and performances. Facilities will include a theater, cafeteria, gymnasium, standard classrooms, laboratories, specialized classrooms for arts and music, a full-sized 400m running track, two black box theaters, a heated swimming pool, and a lecture hall.
The school will be located in Shunyi, a residential community northeast of the city center that is popular with international families and teachers. Here you will find parks, high-quality healthcare, modern malls, and a diverse range of international restaurants. Shunyi is well connected to the city center by Beijing's extensive metro system, making it easy to explore the capital or its outlying areas. You can spend a Saturday hiking a section of the Great Wall, losing yourself in the ancient hutong alleyways, or walking in the vast courtyards of the Forbidden City. When you want to go further afield, the Beijing airport is practically in your backyard.
Role
The Head of Upper 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.
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
Requirements
- Educational Background: A Master's degree is preferable (with a strong academic background).
- Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in similar roles, with a proven track record of driving educational excellence and leading teams effectively.
- Instructional Excellence: A strong commitment to high standards in teaching, with experience leading or coaching educators to deliver exceptional instruction.
- Global Perspective: Preference for candidates with international experience and the ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
- Collaborative Approach: Able to foster a supportive culture of coaching and professional growth within the SLT.
- Classroom Experience: All SLT members are required to teach a class, so candidates should have recent classroom experience in a teaching capacity.
- Administrative Expertise: Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills are a must, along with a demonstrated ability to elevate educational outcomes.
Salary and Benefits Package
- Competitive Salary: Leadership roles receive a competitive salary (Teaching salaries range from $55,000 - $65,000 USD per year, approximately 360,000 - 420,000 RMB).
- Housing Provided: School-provided accommodation or housing allowance.
- Travel Benefits: Start and end of employment travel provided.
- Generous Bonus Structure: Includes compliance bonus, attendance bonus, and retirement bonus.
- Free Tuition: For up to two students (three for teaching couples).
- Global Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for the teacher and dependents.
- Professional Development: Significant opportunities for growth, mentorship, and career advancement within the BASIS network.
- Contract Length: 3-year contract with potential for extension.