Are you an energetic and enthusiastic educator passionate about physical fitness and student well-being?
Teachanywhere is seeking a dedicated Middle and High School PE Teacher to inspire and motivate students to lead active, healthy lifestyles.
If you hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, have experience teaching PE at the middle and high school levels, and are excited to create engaging and dynamic PE lessons, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and help shape the future of our students through physical education!
The School
This school is a rapidly growing network of schools in China known for academic excellence and innovation. Their first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015 and since then they have opened more schools in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu and Wuhan.
This School provide students with transformative early childhood and K -12 education. With the cutting-edge BASIS Curriculum, through exceptional teaching and faculty mentoring, they will produce graduates who have broad intellectual capabilities, international perspectives, critical thinking proficiency, and creative problem-solving skills to be leaders in their future academic and professional lives.
Students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, such as Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK and Canada.
Teaching in China with this school group offers many unique benefits and opportunities. Teachers enjoy excellent facilities and resources, a higher standard of living with perks such as paid housing, and the opportunity to explore and continue their own learning as part of a new culture and geographic area. The group's network of schools in China is rapidly growing, offering excellent opportunity for growth, promotion and development
The Hangzhou Campus
This school opened in 2018, and was the first BASIS International School in China outside of Guangdong province. The school welcomes students in Grades Pre-K - 12 and celebrated its first graduates in 2022. The faculty team is made up of teachers and administrators from around the world, bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the community. The campus covers an area of 19,600 square metres and a building area of 23,667 square metres, including a 5,000-square-meter sports field, a 200-meter running track , a soccer field, volleyball courts, and an 800-square-meter gym.
Living and Working in Hangzhou
The Hangzhou campus is located at the heart of Qianjiang New Town, next to where the Grand Canal meets the Qiantang River. The area is known as the central business district of Hangzhou, featuring high-rise buildings, commercial centres, and modern landmarks With over 9 million inhabitants, Hangzhou, the capital of China's Zhejiang province, is the southern terminus of the ancient Grand Canal waterway, which originated in Beijing. Its West Lake, celebrated by poets and artists since the 9th century, encompasses islands (reachable by boat), temples, pavilions, gardens and arched bridges. The subtropical monsoon climate contributes to varied seasonal sceneries, making Hangzhou one of China's most popular destinations all year round - a real holiday hot spot and therefore a great location in which to set up residence. Nearby high-speed trains make travelling to other cities, such as Shanghai, easy and convenient.
Role and Requirements
As a Physical Education teacher, you establish a strong foundation of physical fitness and well-being by developing students' sportsmanship, performance, and skills in areas such as exercise techniques, athletic abilities, mindset, and health. You also collaborate with fellow teachers to incorporate and enhance student learning by blending physical education content with other subjects, such as science or history.
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in your subject area (Elementary and Early Education degrees are also highly valued for Pre-K through Grade 5).
- A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience for teaching roles, more for leadership
- Demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence.
- Open to new ideas in teaching.
- Knowledgeable, passionate, and believe in transforming education.
- A commitment to maintaining and enhancing the rigour of international education.
- A team player eager to share and learn from colleagues worldwide
- Able to motivate students to reach their highest potential, while also elevating own skills through peer collaboration and a culture where learning is of the utmost importance.
- Being a new school, flexibility is important, as are strong relationship building skills and the ability to build a strong school community.
Salary and Benefits
The school benefits package is competitive, and they offer unparalleled support to expatriate staff:
- Salary from approx (360 - 420k RMB), more for leadership roles
- Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience.
- Global Health Coverage: Including coverage in the U.S. for American citizens.
- Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance.
- Retirement Benefits: Receive an annual retirement bonus equal to 10% of your annual salary .
- Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from China at the start and end of your contract, plus an annual travel allowance.
- Relocation Support: Moving allowance and comprehensive assistance with visa, work permit and residence permit arrangements.
- Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planning-enjoy delicious, complimentary breakfast and lunch on campus.
- Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enrol up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition. (ideally Primary-aged due to accelerated curriculum)
- Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salary-allowing you to save significantly while living and working in China.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network
About Us:
Teach the world; live the dream! teachanywhere, in partnership with Randstad, has been helping teachers worldwide find their dream teaching positions since 2004. We understand the challenges of moving to a new country, and we're here to support you every step of the way. When you choose to work with us, you'll benefit from:
- Access to exclusive teaching roles.
- Expert CV support
- and interview preparation guidance
- Contract review assistance.
- A dedicated consultant will guide you through the entire process.
- Tailored career advice.
- Our Refer A Friend reward scheme: recommend someone to us and receive £300 in 'Love to Shop' vouchers!
What's Next:
If you're ready to embark on this exciting teaching adventure, please apply online. If your application is successful, a Teachanywhere consultant will be in touch to provide more information about the registration and interview process. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve your teaching dreams!