International Principal

1 month ago

Shanghai, China TopTutorJob.cn Full time
Job Description
Approved by the Zhejiang Provincial Government, NBIS
is located in Ningbo National High-Tech Zone. It recruits
children of foreign nationals legally residing in China,
residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, China
legally residing in Zhejiang Province, and children of
Chinese citizens legally residing abroad, delivering the
pure Cambridge International Curriculum.
Founded in 2005, the school has now been in operation
for 20 years, growing from a fledgling operation with
just 6 students, two teachers and a principal, to the
current vibrant learning community of about 500
students from nearly 50 countries and regions with
teaching staff recruited from around the world. The
school now aspires to become a leader in international
education in Zhejiang Province.

CIS MEMBER SCHOOL
In 2023, NBIS became a member of the Council of
International Schools (CIS).
Becoming a CIS member school affirms that NBIS has
achieved international excellence as an international
school in terms of Purpose and Direction, High-Quality
Learning and Teaching, Well-Being, Global Citizenship,
Cross Culture and Code of Ethics.

Title

International Principal

START DATE

1 st August 2025 or earlier (April onwards)

Contract Status

Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities:
i.
Member of the Board accountable to the Chair of the Board
ii. Implement the directives of the Board
iii. Chair the Senior Leadership Team
iv. Member ex officio of the School Advisory Committee (with voting rights)
In collaboration with the Chinese Principal, responsible for:
v. The timely appointment of all international staff and for their contracts
vi. The strategic development of the school
vii. Daily operations of the school
viii. The quality of teaching throughout the school and the development of processes through which quality
will improve and its scope be broadened
ix. The curriculum, its development and diversification in line with Board policy
x. The authorisations and accreditations of external bodies: Cambridge, SAT, HSK, CIS and others as the
school develops
xi. School communication with NBIS families
xii. The profile of the school in the public domain and for building further its reputation for excellence as
the international school of choice for expatriates in Ningbo

RequirementsJob

Professional
i.
Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership/Management or relevant field
ii. Minimum 10 years’ experience in education, preferably including positions in international schools
iii. Minimum 4 years’ successful senior leadership, preferably in international schools and preferably
including ‘through schools’ – Early Years to University Entrance (K-12)
iv. Evidence of success in the management of change, school improvement, curriculum development,
innovation or similar
v. Experience in a Cambridge School would be an advantage
vi. Experience in China would be an advantage
vii. Fluent command of English Language

Personal
i.
Ability to win the confidence of the community to ensure that the values of NBIS – especially openness,
trust, warmth, collaboration – will be maintained
ii. Decision-maker – clear and unambiguous leadership
iii. Vision and aspiration – Exude an excitement about leadership and taking the school to new levels of
success
iv. Knowledge and experience of curriculum and pedagogy – Sufficient knowledge of the Cambridge
Curriculum and approaches to teaching and learning to lead, manage and improve the whole school
effectively: Early Years, Primary and Secondary
v. Organisational and administrative skills – Ability to lead, manage and improve teams, systems,
processes clearly, collaboratively and decisively
vi. Problem-solver – able to generate creative solutions
vii. Gravitas/Presence – Able to represent the school effectively in the public domain, building further the
excellent reputation of the school with government, international businesses, Cambridge and similar
viii. Public Speaking – Articulate, engaging, confident in presenting to various audiences large and small,
including academics, parents, colleagues and children
ix. Cross-Cultural Competency and Positive Understanding of China – Able to manage the multiple and
varied demands of a widely diverse international community and at the same time project a positive
and forward-looking picture of China
x. Flexible, calm, approachable and respectful

BenefitsNBIS will offer the successful candidate a competitive remuneration package
commensurate with the scope of this challenging and exciting role. Details will
be shared with short-listed candidates during the interview stage.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
NBIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share
this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background
checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Applicants must provide:
i. A current CV (no more than 2 sheets of A4) with details of post-16
education and qualifications, employment history, photograph, and the
names of two referees (one of whom must be the current employer)
ii. A letter of introduction (no more than 1 sheet of A4) in which the applicant
describes her/his suitability for the specific position.
iii. A personal statement (no more than 1 sheet of A4) in which applicants
present their philosophy of education along with any other information
relevant to the school’s wider understanding of the applicant and the
contribution they can make.
iv. A list of major achievements (no more than 1 sheet of A4).
Send your application as a single PDF document to Susie.bao@toptutorjob.cn

Requirements
Native English speaker preferred Related Degrees in the teaching subject Minimum 3 years’ full time related teaching experience in International schools A positive attitude

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