Head of Junior School

SPGS International School Chengdu is the first international school opened in partnership with St Paul’s Girls’ School in London, the UK’s leading academic school. SPGS International School Chengdu is a premier international school in China with outstanding physical resources, superb staff and highly motivated students. The school is the first international school opened as a result of a partnership between SPGS International and Herald Education Hong Kong, and is located in the rich, beautiful capital city of Chengdu in the Sichuan province.

The legacy from St Paul’s Girls’ School in London served as a wonderful starting point for SPGS International School Chengdu. The commitment to academic excellence has been upheld and developed in China, and the school has stayed true to the values and ideals that underpin its parent school. Art, music and drama play a central role in its curriculum, and its students are encouraged to embrace educational experiences that expand beyond academic excellence.

The students are encouraged to aim high and challenge themselves intellectually in an environment that is supportive and nurturing and which helps them to develop those skills that they will need for success as the 21st century develops. This includes a central place for creative technologies – including coding – in the curriculum, but also opportunities to develop the ‘human’ skills such as teamwork, empathy and imagination which can never be replaced by machines.

SPGS International School Chengdu offers a broad curriculum from Nursery to IGCSE and A Level with a full range of subjects taught by highly skilled professionals. Their outstanding co-curricular programme allows students to explore a range of areas beyond the more formal curriculum. Class sizes are small, while the learning environment is dynamic and technology rich.

Students benefit from a range of external partnerships, small classes, the quality of teachers and the strength of pastoral care. These areas combine to ensure that the educational journey for every student is unique and tailored to their individual needs and aspirations.

The Governing Board is currently seeking to appoint a Head of Junior School for January 2025, who will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Junior School. The Head’s vision, inspiration and management will create a dynamic academic environment in which pupils’ wellbeing and achievements are paramount. The Head will work closely with the Principal and the Governing Board to create and deliver the strategic vision for the whole school.