deputy head of sixth form - aug 2025 - chengdu. china in chengdu shi

Deputy Head of Sixth Form
Chengdu, China

Start Date: Aug 2025
Region: Far East and South East Asia
School Curriculum: UK to A-level

The School

This is the first international school of a highly prestigious UK girl's school - a vibrant, co-educational day school offering a full British Curriculum enhanced with the best elements of Chinese culture and learning. The school uses an immersion learning approach with each class taught by an international and a Chinese teacher. A commitment to academic excellence is upheld, but the school also holds true to the values and ideals that underpin the parent school which includes the important role the arts will play, with music, art and drama playing a central role in the curriculum. Students will understand the importance of life beyond academic excellence. Teachers will have access to a comprehensive L&D scheme, as well as close links with the UK parent school, to ensure plenty of opportunity to share ideas with UK counterparts.

Living and Working in Chengdu

The school is located in the prosperous, fast growing Hi-Tech District of Chengdu - a city that offers an exceptional living and working environment. Although one of China's less explored cities - Chengdu is a key economic hub in South West China. Chengdu has a high standard of living but lower living costs and this has given the city the reputation of easy to move to and hard to leave. It is a popular tourist destination; famous as home to the Pandas, Sichuan food, mountains, temples and Giant Buddha's.

Role and Requirements

At the heart of the role of Deputy Head Sixth Form (DHSF) is the opportunity to lead and inspire a dynamic student community of intelligent, enthusiastic and creative individuals and to create a purposeful, supportive environment to help them make the best of their many talents. They are encouraged to set ambitious personal goals as well as to become responsible, thoughtful citizens and to take their place among society's leaders and opinion makers.

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree with PGCE/QTS or Bachelor of Education Degree with QTS
• Familiarity with the National Curriculum of England (plus IGCSE/GCSE and/or A Levels as appropriate)
• Demonstrable experience of working in safeguarding at an advanced level in a leadership or management capacity
• Experience of safeguarding in a UK context / and understanding of how UK safeguarding principles operate in a Chinese context
• Experience of leading training sessions for staff members
• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
• Good Communication Skills
• Good teamwork and Collaborative Skills
• Resilience and a good sense of humour
• Fairness, Kindness and Warmth
• Interest in wider issues relating to student wellbeing
• Interest in wider educational research and practice
• Flexibility to learn and adapt to new cultures and situations
• Sound judgement, with the ability to make reasoned, reasonable and balanced decisions
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
• A willingness to confront difficult issues and have difficult conversations
• A willingness to explore innovative approaches from across the educational field
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an evenhanded, sensitive approach, an uunderstanding and empathy with the feelings and motives of others, able to see things from the perspective of others
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age & ethnic background

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Housing and utilities allowance
• Annual airfare allowance
• Visa assistance
• Medical, dental and life insurance
• Investment/retirement scheme