Guangzhou | Primary Head Teacher
Ref# 360F1 Primary Head Teacher
Location: Huangpu District, Guangzhou
School Type: Primary School
Start Date: Aug 2025
Basic Info
1.Working Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 hours per day, 8:00am &ndash 5:30pm
2.Student Level: Primary School Students
3.Curriculum: IB
Job Description
1.Lead and manage the primary department, ensuring alignment with IB standards and curriculum.
2.Oversee and teach transdisciplinary units of inquiry, fostering an inquiry-based learning environment.
3.Serve as the primary teacher, overseeing students&rsquo academic progress and well-being while integrating English across subject areas to support holistic development.
4.Promote language development across all subjects through integrated teaching methods.
5.Organize and teach extracurricular activities or interest-based classes to enhance student engagement.
6.Lead and support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons and promoting English acquisition.
7.Monitor student progress, assess learning outcomes, and provide timely feedback to students and parents.
8.Engage with students regularly during duty time to support language development and student well-being.
9.Participate in school-wide activities, such as weekly assemblies, to strengthen community and school culture.
10.Contribute to school leadership meetings, ensuring continuous development and improvement of the school.
Requirements
1.Bachelor&rsquos degree or higher in Education or related field.
2.TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certification, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
3.Clear criminal background check.
4.Previous experience in teaching and leadership within an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) school.
5.Strong understanding of the IB philosophy and inquiry-based learning.
Salary and Benefits
1. Base salary 30,000 to 35,000 RMB (before tax) per month based on experience and qualifications
2. Single apartment or housing allowance 2,000 RMB per month provided
3. Work visa provided
4. Commercial insurance provided
5. Free canteen food provided
6. Flight reimbursement 7,000 RMB available upon contract completion
7. Annual bonus 6,000 RMB available
8. IB training provided
9. Holidays:
- All Chinese statutory holidays
- Winter holiday with full pay and full housing allowance
- Summer holiday with full pay and full housing allowance