Assistant Principal (Extension) in a young bilingual school in Shanghai, China
Shanghai Concord Bilingual School
No.70, Kangheng Rd, Pudong New Area
- $5,000 - $5,500 per month
- Salary:
- competitive compensation package, including monthly salary, housing allowance, annual flight allowance, high-end medical insurance, visa sponsorship, full pay vacations.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 28 May 2026
Job overview
Line Manager: Vice Principal
The Role
The Assistant Principal (Extension) (APX) is a whole-school role, reporting to the Executive Principal via the Vice Principal. They will be the line manager to the Heads of Whole-School Faculties (Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Sport & Exercise) and staff allocated responsibilities for the leadership of Libraries & Research, Enrichment (including ECAs, Trips, Expeditions & Experiential Learning), and Scholars. The team will grow as student numbers increase, and in the future, include leadership of Examinations, Data Tracking, Higher Education & Careers Counselling and the Alumni Network.
The aim of the post is to lead, promote and develop all activities and programmes that extend the learning opportunities of students beyond the regular academic curriculum. Areas of responsibility include:
® School Calendar & Diary
® Timetable & Scheduling of Events
® Visual Arts
® Performing Arts
® Sport & Exercise
® Internal Competitions
® External Competitions
® Extra-Curricular Activities
® Clubs & Societies
® Trips, Expeditions & Experiential Learning
® Liaison with Concord Plus+
® Libraries & Research
® Scholarships
Person Specification
The role of APX is an important and senior position in the School and the successful candidate should:
® have leadership experience in school, demonstrate higher leadership potential
® present an imaginative vision for Extension in a high achieving, dynamic and progressive school
® demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with all students and staff
® have a warm and engaging manner, and a positive outlook
® have highly effective communication skills for dealing with students, parents and staff
® be organised, energetic and self-directed
® have excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge
® be an experienced teacher capable of delivering dynamic and effective lessons
® be committed to boarding school life and willing to engage in a range of extra-curricular activities
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About Shanghai Concord Bilingual School
Shanghai Concord Bilingual School (SCBS) is unique in being the only bilingual school in the prestigious HuangPu District, right in the very heart of Shanghai. Our students, parents and staff choose the school not only for its convenient location but because we enjoy the best of Chinese attitudes to education alongside providing access to the international curriculum.
The school is expanding. There will be good career progression opportunities for strong candidates who work hard to contribute to our success.
We mirror the values of our sister school, Concord College near Shrewsbury, who advise and support us closely.
We are currently gathering expressions of interest in various disciplines from Primary to High School to join us. A strong academic background, positive attitude and excellent level of English are more important than a teaching qualification although we are always delighted to hear from experienced qualified educators.
For more information, in the first instance please send a CV to hr@concordschool.com.cn.
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