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Middle School Director of Teaching and Learning - Shanghai - August 2025 start
Permanent vacancy in Shanghai, China
Job Reference:
STJ57787
Type:
Private  International , Primary & Secondary School
Type of Post:
Permanent, Full Time
Application type :
Overseas & Local applicants accepted
Deadline:
Jan 31, 2025
Job Start Date:
Aug 01, 2025
Contact Email:
Interview Format:
Face to Face, Telephone, Web Camera,
Area of Expertise:

Description

SeekTeachers is seeking an experienced and committed Director of Teaching and Learning (Middle School) to join our established client in Shanghai this August. 
 
Our client is one of the leading bilingual schools in China with the two core languages of learning being Chinese and English. The school is a vibrant, forward-thinking environment that offers a broad range of educational opportunities across three campuses from Primary School (Year 1) to Senior School (Year 12). The academic and non-academic staff of the campus work cohesively to provide a safe, welcoming, and innovative space of learning where all members of the school community unite to learn with and from one another.
 
The primary role of the Middle School Director of Teaching and Learning will be to monitor, evaluate, and ensure the quality of teaching and learning at the Middle School Campus. The DTL will serve in a leadership position on the Campus Leadership Team (CLT) and the key contact person for government-related teaching and learning requirements.
 
Compliance Responsibilities:
Keep abreast of the latest national laws and regulations, industry norms, certification (such as CIS/WASC) standards related to the business within your responsibilities, maintain a high level of professional ethics and requirements, and ensure that management decisions, policy making and work practices fully comply with the above regulations, standards and requirements; Revise relevant internal policies, procedures and the release of information in time when relevant regulations and requirements are changed or updated, and remind promptly relevant personnel and departments within the school to ensure that the school operation is always in compliance.
 
Main duties:
*Participate in Middle School Campus Leadership Team;
*Support the development of Middle School teachers in improving their instructional practice;
*Establish a coaching program and support the development of instructional coaches in their workwith individual teachers and departments to improve the overall quality of teaching and learning;
*Lead campus-wide pedagogical initiatives, providing departmental and individual support and guidance;
*Work closely with other CLT members on appointment, induction, probation, and performance review of new and returning teaching staff;
*Manage the Lab Technicians to oversee the safety and overall practices, policies and procedures of the Science Labs;
*Manage the Library staff and program to ensure effective use of the library and its resources;
*Ensure all government requirements and communication are completed and met, follow-up with relevant parties as required.
 
Requirements to apply:
*Master’s Degree and above in an Education related subject
*3+ years of experience as a middle or senior level school leader
*3+ years of experience in coaching and mentoring teachers
*3+ years of experience implementing and leading Professional Development
*10+ years teaching experience preferred
*Strong communication skills in English and bilingual is preferred
*Have a valid teaching certificate 
 
About Shanghai
Shanghai is the major fast-growing cities in China. With the mixture of the rich heritage of ancient historic Chinese culture and landmark as well as the growing Pudong Skyline makes the city a modern and thriving environment. There is much attraction in the city, from museums, ancient towns to shopping arcades, world financial centres and nightclubs are throughout the city. Shanghai is the only city in China which has 2 world class international airports in Shanghai. All transportation networks are well connected, developed and modern.
 
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in their care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. 
 
Contact Win now on +44 (0) 203 455 0195 or email me at win@SeekTeachers.com for any further information.  
 
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Minimum Application Requirements

Qualification:
Minimum Qualification Requirement: M.Ed, B.Ed or a relevant Bachelor's Degree with a Teaching Qualification
Experience:
15 years
Type of Staff:
Male or Female can apply to this job
Must be western trained (USA, Canada, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa)
Must be a native speaker of English
Prefer candidates with international experience
Teachers with a degree but no teaching qualification are NOT accepted
Experienced teachers with no qualification are NOT accepted
Non-western trained teachers who have worked in an international educational institute before are NOT accepted
Additional:
**International teaching experience is beneficial
**Bilingual teacher preferred but not essential
**Able to support the school residential programme
**Able to supervise and/or lead co-curricular activity during activity time
**Able to lead pastoral programme

Remuneration Package

Salary Range:
A salary   CNY (Chinese Yuan Renminbi) per month based on experience and qualification, 10-25 % Tax is applied
Housing:
Housing allowance of Based on application   CNY (Chinese Yuan Renminbi) provided
Medical:
State/Public medical provided
Flights:
Flight(s) provided Annual
Bereavement Leave:
Bereavement leave given
Emergency Evacuation:
Emergency evacuation given
Contract Length:
2 years contract renewable on mutual agreement
Additional information:
**Professional development allowance
**FREE meals on working day
**Transport arrangements to school  

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Age restrictions:
60
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Please Note: The job description and requirements above have come directly from the employer and not from SeekTeachers. This is an overseas position with different cultural beliefs and a segregated learning policy and as such it satisfies the criteria of a genuine requirement for the post, under schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

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