Upper School English Teacher - Aug 2025 - Shenzhen, China

Upper School English Teacher
Shenzhen, China

Start Date: August 2025
Curriculum: UK

School Requirements

• Appropriate degree, with UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification and a minimum 2 years’ of teaching experience
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England is highly desirable but not essential
• Previous experience or knowledge of working with pupils for whom English is not their first language
• Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development Knowledge and experience
• Be aware and up to date in all relevant safeguarding polices and practice
• Knowledge and experience of how to use of ICT effectively in promoting pupil learning
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
• Passionate about teaching and a strong commitment to holistic education
• The ability to inspire pupils through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to lead them towards outstanding academic outcomes
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• Highly motivated, ambitious and collaborative
• Demonstrate empathy, humility and genuinely care about children, taking the time to listen and motivate them

Salary and Benefits Package

• A competitive salary package
• An annual bonus of 10% of salary, subject to appraisal
• Full health insurance coverage for teachers as well as cover for dependents
• Onsite full-furnished accommodation provided for teachers in their first two years with the option of living offsite in second and subsequent contracts
• Return Airfare and baggage allowances for teacher and dependents
• 100% remission on tuition fees for up to two (2) dependent children attending the School. 50% remission on tuition fees for 3rd dependent child onward.
• The cost of all working visas, dependents’ resident visas and work permits costs paid for by the school