Primary Teacher Vacancy - Hangzhou, China (August 2026 Start)
Are you a dedicated and ambitious Primary Teacher looking for an exceptional international opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious and growing international schools group for their campus in the beautiful city of Hangzhou, China. This is a unique chance to join a successful institution that blends the rigour of a highly respected UK educational model with the depth of the Chinese National Curriculum. The school caters primarily to local Chinese nationals, offering an exciting, bilingual environment (Mandarin and English) designed to develop globally minded, high-achieving students.
Role Snapshot
- Position: Primary Teacher
- Location: Hangzhou, China
- Start Date: August 2026
- Curriculum: UK/Chinese Integrated Programme
- Minimum Experience: 2 years post-qualification
- Contract: 2 Years
The School Environment
The school is part of an international extension of a well-established and academically renowned UK institution, celebrated for its excellence and commitment to nurturing the whole child. With a proven track record across Asia, this campus opened in August 2021 and offers state-of-the-art facilities across academics, innovation, performing arts, and sport.
- The school serves students from Primary through to Pre-University levels.
- It operates as a full boarding school (Years 2-13) with day student options.
- Students are taught in a unique bilingual environment, aiming for fluency in both English and Mandarin.
Living and Working in Hangzhou
Hangzhou is celebrated as one of China's most picturesque and enduring tourist destinations, renowned for its stunning green hills and iconic lake panoramas. It offers a high quality of life with a comparatively low cost of living, making it an excellent base for outdoor enthusiasts and explorers.
Candidate Requirements
We are seeking adaptable, open-minded, and highly motivated educators:
- Essential: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification Primary Teaching experience.
- Highly Desirable: Experience working with English as an Additional Language (EAL) students.
- Experience Welcome: Previous international teaching experience.
- Advantageous: Experience in a boarding school environment.
- Commitment: Must be willing to contribute positively to boarding life, including one evening duty per week and one weekend duty per month.
- Mindset: An ambitious self-starter, excited by the opportunity for rapid professional development within a fast-growing, founding school environment.
Salary and Benefits Package
A highly competitive package is offered, reflecting the group's commitment to attracting world-class talent:
- Salary: Starting from 320,000 RMB up to 380,000 RMB (dependent upon experience and qualifications).
- Accommodation: Provided (mostly on-campus).
- Flights: Annual return flights.
- Dependents: Free tuition for up to 2 dependents (3rd dependent at 50% discount).
- Health: Comprehensive full medical cover.
- Development: Excellent professional development opportunities.
Ready to launch your next career chapter in China?
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