Primary Year 2 Teacher- Shanghai, China - August 2018

Country:
China
Region:
School - Far East / East Asia
Curriculum:
United Kingdom
Level:
Primary-Lower (5-7)
Start Date:
01 August 2018
Initial Contract Length:
3 year, renewable
Curriculum Experience Required:
Yes - not flexible
This brand new international school opened in August 2016 in the popular Puxi area and they are looking for an Primary Year 2 teacher to join them in August 2018. Initially, the school is catering for students aged 2 – 13 (Pre-K to Y8) but will extend over the next few years to include the full 2 – 18 year old age range. The school is co-educational and academically selective. In terms of curriculum, they will offer the EYFS and enhanced English National Curriculum. Secondary pupils will take IGCSE exams and, in due course, the school will apply for authorisation to offer the IB Diploma.

Applicants should ideally have recent UK curriculum experience and at least 3 years of relevant post qualification teaching experience. A Master's degree is an advantage. Previous experience in an international school is preferred, as is experience in teaching EAL students and of working in a high performing school.

The position offers an attractive expatriate salary and employment package including western style housing, medical insurance, flights, partial allowances for dependent flights, shipping allowances, utility bill allowances, free tuition for up to 2 children and a gratuity payment for the completion contract. Contracts are for 3 years. https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/shanghai

This is an exciting opportunity to divert the development of your flourishing professional career within a working environment that is challenging and equally rewarding embracing a culture and country that will unveil so many hidden treasures and delights. Contact your local Edvectus advisor for more information about this career role and other wonderful options.

For more information on China please see http://www.edvectus.com/Content/Documents/TheEdvectusEducator.An.Introduction.to.China.pdf
Number Of Students:
The first phase will welcome 1500 expat students
Student Make Up:
40 nationalities
Regional Info:
Shanghai is the largest city (by population) in China - and the world - with 24 million inhabitants.Located in the East of China at the mouth of the Yangtze River it is a major Economic and transport hub and a popular tourist destination. Shanghai is easily accessible by road, rail and air and the airport is one of the busiest in Asia offering local and international flights. With a lively expat community and bars, restaurants, nightlife, shopping and culture to rival any large cosmopolitan city, Shanghai also enjoys four distinct seasons with cold winters (down to about 1 degrees in January) and warm summers (enjoying an average high of about 31 degrees in July). Shanghai truly does offer something for everyone! For more information about China, please see the following: http://www.edvectus.com/Content/Documents/TheEdvectusEducator.An.Introduction.to.China.pdf Edvectus Shanghai Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xek2liDkF10 https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/shanghai
Tax Rate:
Taxes typically 16-25%
Benefits:
Flights -yearly, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants
Suited To:
Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate - warmer, Climate -moderate, Dependent children - more suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Urban, Westernised - highly, Westernised - moderately, Women - not restrictive
Minimum Years Experience:
2.0
Curriculum Experience Required:
Yes - not flexible
Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
N
Visa Restriction:
2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60
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