Head of Boarding (Chinese/English Bilingual Required)

Head of Boarding (Chinese/English Bilingual Required)

Location: Dalian American International School/Dalian Huamei School

We’re looking to recruit a Head of Boarding (Chinese/English Bilingual Required) to join our Dalian American International School, a Nord Anglia Education school.

THE SCHOOL

DAIS is an American international school in the Golden Pebble Beach National Resort, in Jinzhou New District, Dalian, China, about 60 kilometres east of the centre of Dalian. 

Founded in 2006, DAIS has provided every student with an opportunity to achieve personal excellence and to contribute to the global community. It serves students of approximately 30 nationalities in Pre-K through 12th grade. 

The language of instruction is English for all classes with the exception of proficiency levelled Mandarin classes.

THE ROLE

Strategic leadership and development of Boarding which supports the philosophy, aims and policies of the School, and promotes a high level of achievement in all areas of Boarding life. Promoting the school as a caring and nurturing environment dedicated to the well-being and education of students. As a school we are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our students, academically, pastorally and for those resident with us as boarders. We are currently seeking a full-time Head of Boarding who is bilingual in Chinese and English to join our team. This position plays a key role in leading the residential life program, ensuring the safety, well-being, and personal development of boarding students.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Fluent proficiency in both Chinese and English (spoken and written)  

- Minimum of two years’ experience working in a boarding or residential supervision role  

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage staff and support student needs effectively  

- Excellent communication skills for liaising with students, parents, faculty, and external parties  

- Ability to handle emergencies calmly and efficiently while maintaining student welfare as priority   

- Knowledge of child protection policies and best practices within an international school setting  

Values and Attitudes:

- Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, respectful community for all boarders   

- Empathy towards diverse cultural backgrounds with sensitivity to individual student needs   

- Proactive approach toward problem-solving with flexibility adapting to changing situations    

- Dedication to supporting holistic student growth beyond academics including social-emotional development    

- Integrity, professionalism, reliability, patience, and enthusiasm for working closely with young people  

If you are passionate about creating an outstanding boarding experience that supports academic success please apply now to have the chance to join us and make a positive impact on our vibrant international community.

Please see the full job description below.

At Nord Anglia Education, our teachers inspire students to achieve more than they ever imagined possible. As part of our global family, you’ll deliver transformational learning focused on academic excellence, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. We empower our educators to innovate, embrace change, and shape their roles in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION

We’re Nord Anglia Education, one of the world’s largest premium international schools organisations. Every day, our teachers and support colleagues help our thousands of students achieve more than they ever imagined possible.

A transformational education at one of our schools is focussed on excellent academic outcomes, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. Our innovative use of educational technology also creates a personalised, 21st century learning experience for all students, while our global scale means we can recruit and retain the world’s best teachers and offer unforgettable events and expeditions.

Our people are empowered to make a difference in their fields of expertise. Our fast pace of growth requires evolution and change from everyone, giving you the chance to define the role you do in the future. This challenges the learning agility of our employees and ensures every day brings interesting new experiences.

Founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom, our first international school opened in 1992 in Warsaw, followed by rapid growth across the world since the 2000s.

When you join our team, you’ll become part of a global family of experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand.

OUR SCHOOLS

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are ambitious for our students, our people, and our schools. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually.

We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.

BENEFITS

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of 15,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development to ensure our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Master’s in International Education from King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale

• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration

• A culture that is fair and consultative

• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

EMPLOYMENT START DATE: August 1st, 2026

JOB DECRIPTION

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