Leadership position in China
Outstanding Leadership Opportunity: Secondary Principal – Wuhan, China
August 2026 Start
Are you a visionary educational leader ready to inspire excellence and innovation in an international setting? We are seeking an exceptional Secondary Principal to join our client's vibrant and rapidly growing international school community in Wuhan, China, from August 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse and dynamic secondary school, guiding a team of passionate educators and students in an environment that values inquiry, creativity, and global citizenship.
🎓 About the Role:
As Secondary Principal, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the Secondary School (Grades 6–12). You will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure the highest standards of academic achievement, student well-being, and community engagement.
You will be responsible for cultivating a culture of excellence where teachers are empowered to innovate, students are inspired to achieve, and learning is meaningful, inclusive, and future-focused.
Key Responsibilities:
*Strategic Leadership: Lead the Secondary School with a clear, forward-looking vision aligned with the school’s mission and values.
*Academic Excellence: Ensure the delivery of a rigorous, inquiry-based international curriculum (including MYP and IBDP or equivalent) that promotes deep understanding and critical thinking.
*Pastoral Care: Oversee student welfare, fostering an inclusive, supportive, and values-driven school culture.
*Faculty Development: Recruit, develop, and mentor high-quality teachers, promoting professional collaboration, reflection, and growth.
*Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, parents, and the wider community, ensuring open communication and shared commitment to excellence.
*Innovation & Growth: Champion new initiatives in teaching, learning, and technology that prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world.
*School Management: Lead day-to-day operations of the Secondary School, including timetabling, staffing, and policy implementation.
*Collaboration: Work closely with Primary and Whole School leadership to ensure alignment, continuity, and shared purpose across the school.
About You:
You are an inspiring, compassionate, and strategic leader who thrives in an international, collaborative environment. You will bring:
- Proven leadership experience in a secondary or whole-school leadership role (Principal, Deputy Principal, or equivalent).
- A strong background in international education, ideally within the IB framework (MYP and/or DP).
- A deep understanding of 21st-century learning, curriculum design, and assessment for learning.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, motivate others, and lead with empathy.
- A commitment to student-centered education, well-being, and holistic development.
- A Bachelor’s degree and teaching qualification (Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or related field strongly preferred).
Why Join Our Client?
🌏 Global Education Excellence: Be part of a forward-thinking international school network that values innovation, diversity, and academic rigor.
🧠 Leadership Development: Access high-quality professional growth opportunities and the chance to collaborate with outstanding educators from around the world.
🌆 Vibrant Location: Live and work in Wuhan – a dynamic, modern city rich in culture, history, and innovation, offering an exceptional quality of life and a welcoming international community.
💼 Attractive Package: Competitive salary and benefits including housing allowance, relocation support, medical insurance, and annual flights.
This is a rare opportunity to lead an exceptional team and shape the next phase of growth for a world-class international school. If you are an inspiring, student-centered leader with a passion for excellence in education, we invite you to apply.
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