Deputy Head of Lower School

Welcome to Harrow Shanghai! We are a high-performing and market-leading international British curriculum school located in one of the most exciting cities in the world.

We offer an independent, British international education from Early Years to Upper Sixth within a modern and purpose-built campus just 35 minutes from the centre of the city. Shanghai is a great city, life is dynamic and varied, and there is a sense of energy and drive everywhere.

The School was launched in September 2016 and has grown into one of China's leading international schools. Working at Harrow is a delight. The pupils are engaged, aspirational and hard working, their parents are highly supportive and the staff are committed and close-knit. The community is exceptionally strong. Pupils achieve highly both within and outside the classroom and go on to enter many of the world's most competitive universities, including Oxbridge. Over the last four years, our Upper Sixth leavers have achieved an average of close to 75% A*/A grades across all A Levels taken. IGCSE results are also impressive, as is the progress achieved by our younger pupils.

Harrow is, though, about much more than simply outstanding academic results. Our pupils excel in a wide range of fields, including music, drama, sport and the arts, as well as involving themselves in service to the local community.

The School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head of Lower School to commence in post in August 2025. This is a significant position. The Deputy Head of Primary is a member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team, supporting the Head of Lower School in the delivery of the Primary curriculum, the pastoral care we offer to our children, and the development of staff to ensure a consistently high quality experience for our young people.

The role is ideal for an experienced Primary teacher who is ready to move into a Senior Leadership position, or for someone already in a Primary leadership role who has an outstanding understanding of the English Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum, and who loves working with children of all ages.

The post holder will not be a class teacher, but will be expected to teach between 6 and 10 periods a week according to need and expertise. We are looking for teachers who have a love of teaching, the ability to challenge a wide range of pupil abilities, and who take a real pleasure in the company of children. We are keen to appoint teachers who have been trained and have experience in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada or the US.

Successful applicants can expect a generous salary, a performance-related bonus, accommodation, medical and flight benefits, and 100% tuition fees remission for up to two children.

Moreover, working within the AISL Harrow Group of schools, which works closely with Harrow London and is expanding rapidly, will provide an ideal opportunity for career development and promotion, not least through the recently launched AISL Academy for Professional Learning and a wide range of accredited courses through our partnership with UCL.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form by clicking on the 'Apply on School Website' button or check out the link: https://www.recruittoharrowis.com/#Harrow_Shanghai

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email hr_recruitment@harrowshanghai.cn or the Head Master, Alex Reed, directly at Alexander.reed@harrowshanghai.cn

Interviews will take place online initially, with a chance to visit our school as part of the process.

Application deadline: Monday 20th January, although please note that the School reserves the right to make appointments ahead of this deadline and we often move quickly.

Harrow Shanghai is committed to safeguarding the children in our care and their welfare is our top priority.  All adults in the School community are expected to follow its Child Protection procedures and are required to undertake safeguarding checks.