deputy head of lower school - august 2025 - china

Deputy Head of Lower School
Beijing, China

Required: August 2025
Curriculum: UK to A-level
Experience Required: 5+ years

School Requirements



Job Purpose: to be responsible, in conjunction with the Head of Lower School for the day-to-day running of the Lower School programmes for all children and to ensure that all activities, routines and rules are properly understood, sensibly conducted and conscientiously observed in order to ensure that Harrow Beijing's high reputation is suitably maintained. To support the Head of Lower School in delivering the Lower School vision of a happy, vibrant and proud community where the values, ethos and high academic standards of Harrow Beijing are established and maintained. Take particular responsibility for the welfare of staff and students within the Lower School under the welfare framework of Harrow Beijing and in full consultation with the Head of Lower School.

• Appropriate degree, with UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification
• A minimum 5 year's of teaching experience.
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England is highly desirable but not essential
• Previous experience or knowledge of working with pupils for whom English is not their first language
• Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development Knowledge and experience
• Be aware and up to date in all relevant safeguarding polices and practice
• Knowledge and experience of how to use of ICT effectively in promoting pupil learning
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
• Passionate about teaching and a strong commitment to holistic education
• The ability to inspire pupils through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to lead them towards outstanding academic outcomes
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• Highly motivated, ambitious and collaborative
• Demonstrate empathy, humility and genuinely care about children, taking the time to listen and motivate them

Package: The remuneration package is very generous and includes the following;

• A competitive salary package
• An annual bonus of 10% of salary, subject to appraisal
• Full health insurance coverage for teachers as well as cover for dependants
• Onsite full-furnished accommodation provided for teachers in their first two years with the option of living offsite in second and subsequent contracts
• Return Airfare and baggage allowances for teacher and dependants
• 100% remission on tuition fees for up to two (2) dependent children attending the School. 50% remission on tuition fees for 3 RD dependent child onward.
• The cost of all working visas, dependant's resident visas and work permits costs paid for by the school