primary teacher - aug 2025 - shanghai, china in 中国

Primary and Middle School PE Teachers
Shanghai
August 2025

• Higher Salaries: Enjoy a competitive salary starting from 350,000 RMB annually, with higher pay based on experience and potential to save
• Career Growth: Access to extensive professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and advance your career.
• Motivated Students: Teach enthusiastic, highly motivated students in a culturally diverse, dynamic international setting.
• World-Class Facilities: Benefit from exceptional school facilities, including an Olympic standard swimming pool, fitness studio, and more.
• Thriving Expat Community: Immerse yourself in a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with an excellent standard of living and a close-knit expatriate community.
• Cultural Adventure: Explore Shanghai's unique blend of modernity and tradition, and take advantage of easy travel access to other destinations across Asia.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy housing, annual airfare allowance, international health insurance, shipping allowances and more.

Living and Working in Shanghai
Shanghai is a vibrant metropolis known for its blend of modern skyscrapers and traditional cultural sites. As China's most westernized city, it offers a unique lifestyle with a thriving culinary scene, rich history, and an extensive expatriate community. The city is a perfect hub for travel across Asia, with an international airport offering easy access to numerous destinations. Shanghai is a place where you'll never be short of things to do and places to explore.

About the Role
We are seeking passionate, motivated, and highly qualified Primary and Middle School PE Teachers to join a dynamic team. One of these positions includes the opportunity to take on the role of Head of Aquatics, leading the development of the swimming program.

As a PE teacher at, you will inspire students to excel in physical education, fostering a lifelong love of sport and fitness. You'll benefit from world-class facilities and play a key role in delivering both curricular and co-curricular activities that promote holistic development.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Fully qualified teacher with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience: Relevant UK curriculum experience for Primary roles; IB and IGCSE experience is highly desirable for Secondary roles.
• International Experience: Prior international teaching experience is preferred.
• Passion: A genuine passion for inspiring students to achieve their personal best.
• Holistic Approach: A commitment to developing students both academically and personally, through sports and extracurricular involvement.
• Adaptability: An openness to adjusting teaching practices to accommodate diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits

Offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Monthly salary starting from 350,000 RMB, dependent on experience
• Accommodation provided
• Annual airfare allowance
• Comprehensive international health insurance
• Shipping allowance (inbound and outbound)
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• 2-3 year contract

Take this exciting opportunity to join a prestigious international school and experience life in one of the world's most dynamic cities!