Head of College - Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi

Education in Motion (EiM) are pleased to invite applications for the role of Head of College at Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi, commencing in August 2026. 

Dulwich College Shanghai was established in 2003, the first of the Dulwich College International schools in the world. Today, Dulwich College has two campuses in Shanghai, located in Puxi and Pudong. Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi is a values-led, leading international school where academic rigour and a holistic approach to education see students thrive. 

The College educates around 500 students aged 3 to 18, with over thirty different nationalities represented across the diverse student body. With strong ties to Dulwich College, London (founded in 1619), Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi opened its doors in 2016, boasting a state-of-the-art campus in the leafy green Maqiao district of Minhang.

Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi emphasises academic rigour underpinned by a values-led approach; it is distinctive for a curriculum that balances academic excellence with a focus on the development of the whole child, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion that saw it win the Diversity and Inclusion Award at China Schools Award in 2021. These lived out values lead in turn to impressive academic results, with an average IB score of 37.3 across 2023 and 2024. Students are encouraged to Live Worldwise, embracing intercultural learning, both inside and beyond the classroom. They are encouraged and supported to make informed choices, take inspired action and create a positive impact on society and the planet. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to steer one of the top performing international schools in Asia. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of academic leadership, impressive leadership qualities and first-class communication skills, along with a strong sense of ambition for the College. 

For further information, please visit the school website: https://shanghai-puxi.dulwich.org/ 

A candidate brief will be available to download shortly.

Letters of application and CVs should be sent by the closing date, 9.00am BST Friday 11 July.

EiM are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.