Head of English (Secondary)

A well-established international school in Guangdong is looking for an experienced, motivated Head of English to lead its Secondary English department. You’ll drive curriculum quality, raise standards across the department and teach English in small classes of 20–22 students.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support the Secondary English team
  
• Plan, deliver and review a rigorous English curriculum across secondary year groups
  
• Teach engaging, well-differentiated English lessons
  
• Track student progress and use data to raise achievement
  
• Oversee assessment, moderation and exam preparation
  
• Observe lessons, mentor colleagues and lead department CPD
  
• Contribute to whole-school life, including extracurricular activities and parent communication
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (English or a related subject preferred)
  
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, QTS or a US state licence)
  
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification secondary English teaching experience
  
• Previous leadership experience (HOD, Second in Department or similar) strongly preferred
  
• British Curriculum experience preferred
• Clean criminal record check
  
• Native-level English
  
• Able to meet Chinese work visa requirements
  

Benefits

• Salary: 33,000–38,000 RMB per month
  
• Free private accommodation
  
• Annual flight allowance
  
• Full medical insurance
  
• Work visa provided