Head of Boarding; Residence Hall - Shanghai

Position: Head of Boarding (Residence Hall) - Shanghai, China - August 2026
- Head of Residence Hall
- August 2026
- Lingang, Shanghai
- Competitive salary from RMB 25,650 to 40,920 depending on qualifications and experience plus responsibility allowance and benefits such as housing, flights, insurance and tuition for dependent staff children

The Head of Residence Hall is responsible for the safe, nurturing, and organized operation of the residence halls. This role oversees pastoral care, welfare and discipline of boarding students; manages staff working in the residences; ensures students’ day‑to‑day boarding life is well structured; liaises with parents; collaborates with academic, student life, and school leadership to ensure a holistic residential experience that supports students’ growth.

Candidates should have the following education, skills and experience:
-Holds the minimum requirement of a Bachelor Degree plus relevant teaching credentials
-Has a minimum of two years teaching in a school setting
-Has a minimum of four years working in a school residence
-Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and understands the value of generating positive professional relationships and partnerships with colleagues, parents and students
-Is highly organised and is able to exercise initiative, judgment and flexibility when dealing with competing priorities and needs
-Has a commitment to operate successfully in a bilingual teaching environment in which important Chinese and Western cultural characteristics are understood and respected.
-Has the ability to make good use of technology as a learning resource and for professional practice
-Contributes to the wider school development and growth
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Established in 2015, the school offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to support students across all age groups, incorporating the latest educational technology. Its mission is to deliver high-quality international education to Chinese students through a bilingual, multicultural programme. The curriculum blends the Chinese National Curriculum with international elements, leading to IGCSE and A-Level examinations in the secondary years.

The school is located in Nanhui New City in the Lingang area of Shanghai. The city is located about 60kms South East of Central Shanghai on the peninsular on Hangzhou Bay. Lingang can be a great place for expats who value modern living, cleaner air, a quieter atmosphere, and proximity to international businesses.

Please ask your Edvectus consultant for more information on this wonderful opportunity.