Korean Liaison Officer

Location: The British International School Shanghai, Puxi

The British International School Shanghai, Puxi - a Nord Anglia Education school and the world’s leading private school’s organisation is recruiting a Korean Liaison Officer.

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.

The role:

As a Korean Liaison Officer, your responsibilities will include:

I. Parental Engagement

• Act as first point of contact for Korean families once they join the school (Primary and Secondary)
• Provide support and translation and liaising with the Korean Community on a demand basis
• Provide translation services for Secondary and Primary student-parent-teacher conferences and meetings with parents.
• Respond to telephone requests from Korean parents regarding school operations;
• Contact Korean parents on behalf of teachers and school administration to provide accurate and timely support
• Plan and facilitate Korean coffee mornings (Primary & Secondary) providing translation and follow up with minutes to Heads of Schools
• Develop parent liaison and relationships ensuring that word of mouth comments are positive
• Always provide focused and high-quality customer care to ensure premium service levels

II. School Support

• Translating regular and occasional documents into Korean including the school newsletter
• Preparing transcripts and other documentation for students applying for Korean universities
• Assist with Korean translation for marketing collateral and other communications as requested
• Keep the school in touch with the mood/concerns of the Korean parent community through feedback meetings with Korean families
• Build and develop strong and positive relations with Academic and Admissions staff
• Assist the Higher Education Team with advice about Korean universities and support for students applying for Higher Education in Korea

III. Others

• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or International Child
• Protection Certificate (ICPC), or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK.
• Compliance with visa requirements for working in China
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.
• Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit in the school
• Work effectively with different teams
• Assist in whole school marketing initiatives and contribute to the growth of the school
• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
• Meet responsibilities with regard to health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant legislation and conform to professional and ethical requirements
• To promote and adhere to the Mission and Core Values of the School
• Promote and embody The Empower Us Framework

The Successful Candidate will possess:

Fluent Korean speaker with high levels of English proficiency

Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure for all countries lived in the UK

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.

Please view full Job Description here.

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.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.