Early Years Teacher - China - August 2018

This school in Hangzhou is looking for Early Years Teachers to join them in August 2018. The role involves providing pupils with exceptional learning opportunities that promote development in the areas of learning of the EYFS. To support each individual pupil’s growth and development, encouraging children to be inspired. Applicants should have at least 2 years relevant professional teaching experience in Early Years, hold a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Early Years Education, which is from a recognised University or College involving not less than 3 years full time study.

The school offers a unique learning opportunity that combines an outstanding Chinese curriculum experience with a world class British education offering Early Years education. The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Salary will be in line with teachers' experience and qualifications and will be paid in local currency. Other benefits include a housing allowance, medical insurance, bonus at the end of 2 years contract and airfares for staff and their dependants.

The city of Hangzhou, one the oldest and most culturally rich cities in China, combines the traditional and the modern, the native and the international in a warm and friendly environment. Hangzhou is home to some of China's most advanced and successful international companies, such as tech giants Alibaba and Cisco Systems, and Wahaha Group, China's largest food and beverage company.

Hangzhou has been designated China's Safest City, China's Happiest City, and China's Best Commercial City. The United Nations, in recognition of Hangzhou's cultural significance and reputation as a very liveable city, has awarded it the UN Habitat Scroll of Honor. It is also known as one of the most beautiful cities in China and is well-known for its scenery. Just west of Hangzhou Bay, there are mountains and lakes, tea fields, parks, botanical gardens, temples, museums and theatres making it a popular tourist destination. There are many bars, clubs and restaurants with familiar western brands such as Costa Coffee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut etc.

Served by Hangzhou International Airport and also Shanghai International Airport, travel both domestically and internationally is accessible. The fast train to Shanghai takes just 50 minutes and there are also regular bus services as well. The region enjoys a subtropical climate with four distinctive seasons that include hot summers and cold winters (with occasional snow).

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