upper school head of biology - aug 2025 - shenzhen, china in shenzhen shi

Upper School Head of Biology
Shenzhen, China

Start Date: August 2025
Curriculum: UK

Living and Working in Shenzhen

Shenzhen is the youngest first tier city in China where the average age of the population is under thirty. Rated as the best air quality of all first tier cities in China, Shenzhen itself is a wonderful planned city filled with plants and shrubbery on the coast in the warmer southern climate of China. The excitement of Hong Kong is also not too far away.

School Requirements

• Appropriate degree, with UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification and a minimum 5 years' of teaching experience including previous leadership 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

Salary and Benefits Package

• 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 dependents
• 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 dependents
• 100% remission on tuition fees for up to two (2) dependent children attending the School. 50% remission on tuition fees for 3rd dependent child onward.
• The cost of all working visas, dependents' resident visas and work permits costs paid for by the school

About us

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Teachanywhere was launched in 2004 to assist teachers of all levels and backgrounds find their ideal role in their dream location. We were one of the first companies to search the world for teaching opportunities while acknowledging that it's not always easy to settle in a new country. Combining Teachanywhere's size, expertise, and local knowledge we are able to advise teachers where in the world they are most likely to thrive professionally and as a person. The benefits of working with Randstad and Teachanywhere include:

• Exclusive roles
• CV support
• Interview preparation
• Contract review
• A dedicated consultant guiding you through the whole process including relocation and associated administration
• Tailored career advice
• Refer A Friend reward scheme for recommending someone else to us; what would you spend £300 'Love to Shop' vouchers on?

What next

If you wish to be considered, please apply online. If successful, a teachanywhere consultant will be in touch and will be happy to furnish you with more information on the process of registration and interviewing. We look forward to hearing from you!