Middle-level leadership positions in primary and secondary schools generally include school director, academic director and deputy director, director and deputy director of political and educational affairs office, director and deputy director of academic affairs office, general affairs director and deputy director. According to the size of the school, a pair is usually provided.

Middle-level leadership positions also include young pioneers counselors, security officers, student status administrators, grade directors, etc. Some schools are also equipped with the director of the moral education department and the director of the security department.