Director of Pastoral (Literacy Background)in a young Primary School in Shanghai
About This Role
The Role
The Director of Pastoral - Primary School of Shanghai Concord Bilingual School Pudong Campus(hereinafter referred to as “the School”) shall report to the Executive Principal and Chinese Head of Primary of the School.
The Director of Pastoral – Primary School shall work along with the Chinese Head of Primary in the management of the Primary School, which shall be in accordance with the policies, rules and regulations of the School, any resolutions and decisions made by the Executive Principal and Chinese Head of Primary and any applicable laws and regulations.
Based on the above principles and according to the Executive Principal’s decisions and instructions, the Director of Pastoral – Primary School shall work with the Chinese Head of Primary in fully implementing the teaching, education administration and day-to-day administration of the Primary School, including but not limited to:
a) Academic/Staff Management
b) Curriculum/Teaching and Learning
c) Procurement & Budget
d) Admissions
e) Human Resources
f) Strategy/Marketing/Government relationship/Parent relationship
g) Concord Academy Support
h) Other
For more details, please refer to the attached JD.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.