We are looking for a Head of Boarding for an International School based in Shanghai. This position is available with an immediate start. About the school Located in Minhang District, this bilingual boarding school for children aged 6-18 merges the Chinese national curriculum with the International Baccalaureate. Its university-style campus offers education in Mandarin and English, integrating Chinese and international teaching methods. The experienced faculty is dedicated to providing a world-class education, guiding students towards top universities globally. The school focuses on global preparedness, language and heritage preservation, and prides itself on nurturing each student's unique talents for their personal, social, and academic growth in a respectful and proud environment. About the role Lead an English-style boarding house, requiring proven dormitory management experience and strong team leadership. You’ll oversee a team of 6 boarding counselors and 5 caregivers to ensure student welfare, routines, and a safe, supportive residential environment. - Lead Boarding strategically in line with school policies; act in loco parentis with safeguarding and H&S paramount. - Recognize and respond sensitively to cultural differences; maintain an active presence in dorms. - Lead and manage the Boarding team; ensure consistency across dorms, regulations, and welfare; maintain QA/development plans. - Direct creation of a varied, enriching boarding program that builds academic, social, and interpersonal skills. - Build strong relationships across boarding/teaching staff, students, and parents; set clear dorm routines with Principals. - Communicate promptly and professionally with families; be available for meetings as needed. - Keep accurate records confidential; set duty rosters for full coverage; complete annual staff performance reviews. - Enforce the Code of Conduct; manage behavior fairly and consistently; ensure academic and pastoral supervision; report major concerns to SLT. - Maintain safe, clean, well-maintained dorms; prepare facilities each term; coordinate repairs and maintenance. - Run and record evacuation drills; ensure security systems and nightly dorm lock-up procedures are followed. - Oversee daily routines to meet students’ physical and emotional needs; approve medication; keep parents informed on health. - Be available to students for emotional support; provide life/pastoral programs and social-skills opportunities; join guidance meetings. About you - Bachelor degree or above. - Proven Boarding Leadership Experience, ideally in a British-style boarding setting - Strong interpersonal skills; responsive to students, parents, and staff - Solid knowledge of safeguarding and child protection - Proven leadership and people management; builds positive team relationships Salary and benefits - Monthly salary of 30,000 to 36,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualifications - Monthly accommodation allowance - Monthly leadership bonus - Paid summer and winter holidays - National holidays - Flight allowance - Medical health insurance - Gratuity bonus