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Centre Principal

Centre Principal

Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)

Nanjing, China

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Salary:
Excellent salary and benefits package
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
August 2020
Apply by:
10 April 2020

Job overview

Manage an international high school programme in one of the top high schools in China

The role

As centre principal, you will manage our international curriculum centre in Nanjing, China. The centre is located in one of the best high schools in China and offers IGCSE, A-level (CIE) and the IB Diploma Programme.

With the support of  the centre director and head office education team, you will manage the day-to-day running of teaching activities in the centre and develop strategies for its future development.

Students in the centre (aged 15 to 18) seek to gain entry at top universities overseas and are generally exceptionally motivated and high-achieving. 

About you

You will have:

  • a minimum of two years’ experience as a high school principal or deputy principal
  • a formal teaching qualification (BEd/PGCE or equivalent) 
  • A-level and/or IB curriculum experience


As centre principal, you will join a network of educators with a focus on collaboration, support and career development and engage in high-quality educational practice in one of the fastest-growing sectors globally.

Salary and benefits

  • Competitive salary levels 
  • Accommodation allowance
  • Annual return airfare
  • Annual bonus
  • Worldwide medical cover
  • Favourable cost of living
  • High disposable income


 Training and development

You will have the opportunity to transfer to other locations or programmes during the course of your employment. In addition, you will benefit from internal career development opportunities. We provide workshops, support and access to external training.

About Nanjing

Nanjing, located in China's eastern Jiangsu province, is a very attractive and liveable city that is a pleasant place for work and leisure.  It has a fascinating history and many sites of cultural and historical interest. 

The city is multicultural, with residents from many other areas in China and the rest of the world. The school is located in the downtown area, close to all amenities. Scenic areas for outdoor pursuits are very accessible. 

About Dipont Education

Dipont Education manages international educational programmes (delivering A-level, Advanced Placement and IB Diploma Programmes) within some of the most highly regarded high schools in China. We currently employ over 400 expatriate educators and have more than 7,000 students on roll. Dipont also oversees a developing network of K-12 schools in China. 

As China settles into its role as the economic powerhouse of the 21st century, a teaching position with Dipont provides a platform to work with a generation of young Chinese talent eager to take advantage of every opportunity available to them.

Application process

To submit an application, please forward a CV to Martina Meneghetti, Recruitment Manager,  martina.meneghetti@dipont.com or please contact for further information.


About Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)

Dipont Education is at the forefront of changing the way education is thought about and delivered in China. In addition to establishing and managing schools with elite Chinese and international partners, Dipont also provides innovative curricular and co-curricular programming, supported by more than 800 international educators across China.

For more than two decades, Dipont has introduced international educational ideas and resources into schools around China, through its independent international schools, international high school programmes and enrichment programmes and services.

We offer a range of career opportunities for international educators in cities across China, including Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen. Visit our website for job opportunities.

Independent international schools

In partnership with exceptional schools, Dipont Education has created a new model for K-12 education in China.

Through partnership with King’s College School, Wimbledon, one of the UK’s top schools, and highly regarded Chinese schools, our independent schools provide an internationalised learning experience while maintaining the requirements of the Chinese curriculum.

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science is operated with Nanjing Foreign Languages School, while Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science is a partnership with The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China. Both are among the best schools in China. In September 2021, we will open King's College School Chengdu.

The schools occupy state-of-the-art campuses and cater to Chinese and international students aged 3-18.

International high school programmes

Dipont works with partner schools around China to offer international curricula to students once they have completed their nine years of compulsory education in the Chinese system.

Studying in the schools’ international curriculum centers offers students the chance to gain the qualifications needed to study at higher education institutions overseas primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Enrichment programmes

Dipont delivers enrichment activities through 15 ENREACH learning centers, located in cities across China.

Delivered at weekends or during school holidays, ENREACH programmes and services provide the best of western and Chinese education to create critical, creative, independent thinkers who are successful in international colleges and education programs.

Programmes combine advanced courses with cultural, social and recreational opportunities and provide students with academic challenges designed to fit their abilities and interests.

Head Office: Dipont Education, 33rd floor, 1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an Shanghai, China.

Website: http://www.dipont.com

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