Primary Teachers for International Schools in China

  China

• All Other Areas in China: 
Suzhou,  Wuxi

Length of Position: 2 years

Description: These international schools are a group of privately owned pre-school and primary schools established in 1995 and now totalling 9 schools (including a Japanese Pre-School and a 450 student international primary school that is a fully authorized IBPYP school) plus a tertiary teacher education centre in Singapore, 7 schools in China and a new school due to open this year in Jakarta, Indonesia. Headquarters are in Singapore. The schools and centres cater to more than 2,000 students from over 40 different countries. Staff is similarly an international group of educators (from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, India and the US). The company is owned by a Singaporean couple who lived for a while in the UK with their 2, at the time young, children and who were so greatly impressed by the UK Early Years system that they wanted to replicate this in schools in Singapore.

They are a well established and respected Singaporean company that has expanded rapidly in China.

Wuxi:

The campus in Wuxi is 7000sqm and fit out to a high international standard. It can hold up to 400 students. They require a teacher in Y2 and one in Y3 to cater for these increased numbers for September. It is an exciting opportunity to join a school committed to collaborative working and child-centred curriculum development at the start of its development. We have quickly established a very good reputation in the rapidly expanding expat population in Wuxi. Wuxi is less than 1 hour by train from Shanghai.

There are also further primary teaching opportunities in other campuses including:
- Part time or full time Music/ Art and/or Drama Teacher for Nursery to Year 6 (or even Year 9) Aug 08

The post would be to cover Music teaching across the school from aged 3 up to 13 - they plan to have 8 classes next year, although 4 of them will have children aged 3 to 7. It would also involve some instrumental tuition. They hope to be able, eventually, to start an orchestra and/or a choir. Ideally they are looking for someone that could also teach Art and/or Drama across the school. If not, if that person could provide cover in other curricular areas to give the class teachers some non-contact time, that would also be acceptable.

All applicants should be very child-centred and wanting to work in a team as well as being a good teacher.

Highlights: Teachers considering teaching in China have the unique opportunity to see the sleeping giant awaken to live in a culture that has recently been sheltered from the western world now gradually become open to western business in its own methodical way. China's population represents about 20% of the world's population and is the fastest growing economy in the world. Working in China will allow you to better appreciate this fascinating and important country in a way not available to the average tourist!

This position is a short distance from Shanghai - China's foremost international city where consumerism and urban culture have combined to produce astonishing fashion and lifestyles. Known as the 'Paris of the Orient'and currently in a cultural renaissance.

Qualifications: Relevant, recognised formal teaching qualification such as B Ed, BA + PGCE, etc.

Salary / Pay: Salary and Package (Class Teacher role) " Salary dependent on qualifications and experience but ranges from US$2350 (for 4 year trained teacher with 1 year experience to US$3100-3200 per month for a 4 year trained teacher with 10+ years experience). This salary is taxed. In addition an OCLA (Overseas Cost of Living Allowance) of 3000RMB/month NET will be paid. " Annual airfares " Accommodation " Medical Insurance " US relocation allowance at the beginning and end of contract " US$5000 taxable bonus at the end of the two year contract " Free tuition for up to 2 children

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Kiwi Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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