Assistant Head of Secondary - Teaching, Learning & Assessment

Location: THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF GUANGZHOU

START DATE: 1st August 2026

The British School of Guangzhou – a Nord Anglia Education school and the world’s leading private school’s organisation is recruiting an Assistant Head of Secondary-Teaching, Learning and Assessment. 

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.

The teacher is expected to support curriculum implementation, student engagement, and innovation within a dynamic, inclusive international environment.

If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.

THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced school leader to offer guidance and inspiration as part of the Secondary Senior Leadership Team. As key members of the team, you will play a major role in supporting the operation of the school as well as deciding on future academic direction. As an Assistant Headteacher you will lead on Teaching learning and Assessment within the Secondary School. Along with the existing Assistant Headteachers, (Pastoral Care) (Head of Sixth Form) (Student Enrichment and Experience) and the Head of Secondary, you will form the Secondary School Leadership Team (SSLT). A typical Assistant Head portfolio will include:

• Leading on a core area (e.g. Teaching, Learning & Assessment, pastoral care, sixth form, student enrichment etc)
• Line-management of several Subject
• Oversight of several operational aspects (e.g. calendar, handbooks, etc)
• Input into common SSLT responsibilities (e.g. recruitment, induction, development planning, etc)

Candidates are encouraged to highlight any relevant experience as well as express any particular areas of interest.

There is a teaching commitment, which will be confirmed once the timetable is completed. Please clearly state which subject(s) you are able to teach, and to what level.

•       Middle and/or Senior Leader experience.

•       A degree in your specialist subject.

•       A recognised teaching qualification.

•       Considerable relevant teaching experience.

•       Receptive to feedback.

•       Ready to embrace change.

•       Willingness to share good practice.

•       Strong communication skills.

•       Energetic and optimistic.

•       Ability to mentor Middle Leaders.

•       Be collaborative.

•       Ambitious for our school.

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, HDipEd, or equivalent).
• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure for all countries lived in.
• Compliance with visa requirements for working.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.

See full job description, here.

THE SCHOOL

The British School of Guangzhou is at the forefront of international education in China. Established in 2005 for students aged 1-18, our school is recognised for academic excellence leading to outstanding IGCSEs, A-Level results and entry to top universities worldwide. Our stunning campus is located about 30-min drive north of the city centre. Built on the shore of South Lake, BSG campus is one of the most unique settings of any international school in China. The breathtaking views and sprawling facilities provide our students with an educational experience unlike any other. 

Each area of our campus has been thoughtfully designed to maximise our students’ learning experience with safe, age-appropriate spaces and best in class teaching materials to stimulate creativity and a love of learning. We make considerable ongoing investment to develop learning spaces that support indoor and outdoor sports, the arts, and STEAM activities.

All classrooms are attractively furnished, air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi and an interactive whiteboard or Smart TV. The school has impressive resources and facilities including music rooms, guided reading rooms, IT zones, science labs, a dance studio, sports gym, libraries, a theatre and two coffee shops for staff and parents. Outdoor facilities include three age-specific football pitches, a swimming pool, basketball courts, a well-equipped X-fit gym, an Early Years and Primary adventure playground.

At BSG, our teachers’ standards are second to none, which is why we recruit only the best. We consistently invest in our educators, providing them with training and professional development programmes in collaboration with world-leading institutions. This ensures excellence in academics, quality assurance, and safeguarding throughout our school.You can find more details of our school through the link to our website: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/bsg-guangzhou

OUR GLOBAL ACADEMIC RESULTS

For seven consecutive years, BSG students have exceeded the UK average in their A-Level results, and most recently, 62% received A*–A grades compared to the UK average of 28.2%. 

These outstanding academic results, coupled with the university guidance and character development we provide, lead our graduates to distinguished places including University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, UCL, University of Manchester, Georgetown University, USA and Hong Kong University among other universities.

ABOUT US

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education.  We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team.  As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career. 

TO APPLY

On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 30th January 2026

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.