Head of Middle School
Chengdu, China
Start Date: August 2025
Curriculum: Schools own / AP
The Group
BASIS International & Bilingual Schools is a rapidly growing network of schools in China known for academic excellence and innovation. Their first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015 and since then they have opened more schools in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu and Wuhan.
The BASIS mission is to provide students with transformative early childhood and K -12 education. With the cutting-edge BASIS Curriculum, through exceptional teaching and faculty mentoring, they will produce graduates who have broad intellectual capabilities, international perspectives, critical thinking proficiency, and creative problem-solving skills to be leaders in their future academic and professional lives.
BASIS 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.
Teaching in China with this school group offers many unique benefits and opportunities. Teachers enjoy excellent facilities and resources, a higher standard of living with perks such as paid housing, and the opportunity to explore and continue their own learning as part of a new culture and geographic area. The group's network of schools in China is rapidly growing offering excellent opportunity for growth, promotion and development
BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Chengdu
BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Chengdu opened in 2022 and serves students in Grades Pre-K - 11, with courses eventually being offered through Grade 12 and a capacity of over 1,800 students. This beautiful campus is our first to house both an international and bilingual curriculum in one location. Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province-home to famous historic sites, cuisine, and culture. Our school is located in a new, high-tech area in the southwest of the city, convenient to the airport and with plenty of green space.
Living and Working in Chengdu
Although one of China's less explored cities - Chengdu is a key economic hub in South West China with a population of 14 million including 14,000 ex-pats working for a variety of companies, including Intel, Toyota, Microsoft and various international schools. 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
The Head of Middle 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
Experience
- A Bachelor's degree, Master's or above preferred
- 7+ years of experience in education, preferably in a private school setting
- 3+ years of experience leading at a High School level
- Demonstrated expertise in coaching teachers in instructional excellence
- Strong understanding of and experience with college admissions
- Documented track record of elevating educational outcomes
- Collaborative, team-building approach to leading educators
Salary and Benefits
The BASIS benefits package is competitive, and they offer unparalleled support to expatriate staff:
- Salary from approx. $55-65k USD per annum (360 - 420k RMB), more for leadership roles
- 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: Enrol up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition. (ideally Primary-aged due to accelerated curriculum)
- 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