primary teacher - aug 2025 - suzhou, china

Primary Teacher
Suzhou, China

Start date: August 2025
School Curriculum: UK and IBDP

Dulwich College International

Teachanywhere is delighted to be supporting Dulwich College International with their recruitment campaign for educators for the next academic year. Dulwich College International is a global family of schools providing a dynamic and innovative international curriculum, world-class facilities and an outstanding faculty from around the world.

The group was founded in partnership with Dulwich College, a leading independent school in the UK. Since Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong opened its doors in 2003, enrolment at Dulwich College International schools has grown to over 10,000 students hailing from more than 60 countries. The group now comprises ten schools in seven cities across Asia and three sister schools, Dehong International Chinese Schools, in Shanghai, Beijing and Xi'an.

Dulwich College Suzhou

Dulwich College Suzhou opened in 2007 and is recognised as the leading international school in the region. The College is a Co-Educational Day School for students from Age 2 to 18. There are 800 students, spanning over 30 nationalities, with 420 students in Primary School (Nursery to Year 6) and 380 students in Senior School. The school is academically selective and follows an enhanced British and international curriculum, adapted for the needs of the international student body. The academic curriculum is complemented by rich co-curricular programmes. They prioritise holistic education and academic excellence, tradition & innovation, sustainability, and community. This is the first school in Asia to achieve 'Language Friendly School' certification and the school is also accredited by CIS, WASC, IB and NCCT.

Living and Working in Suzhou

Live and work in Suzhou, China. This incredible location is renowned for its stunning canals, bridges and classical gardens. Recently voted as the second most "liveable" city in China for expatriates, it is only 22 minutes on the fast train from the hustle and bustle of vibrant Shanghai.

TEACH WORLDWISE
At Dulwich College International, students come first. And because teachers play an extraordinary role in nurturing our students to become confident, curious and knowledgeable global citizens, they look to recruit the very best practitioners in international education who are passionate about unlocking the potential of students.
Teachers nurture and inspire their students today to make a positive difference in the world - living fully, living responsibly, and living sustainably. Dulwich empowers Teachers to Live Worldwise.

Worldwise Teachers:

• Put students first in all they do
• Display a positive attitude, adaptability and open-mindedness
• Show professional initiative and perseverance
• Are truly collaborative and display highly developed communication skills
• Are committed to internationalism and equity
• Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship

Worldwise teachers believe in:

• The right of every student to be safe, supported and nurtured
• Evidence-based and innovative pedagogy
• Personalised and differentiated student learning
• Setting high expectations for every student
• Empowering students to reach their own goals
• High levels of student motivation and engagement

A Worldwise Teacher's Learning Principles:
Learning is effective when it:

• is relational
• has a clear purpose
• is adapted and applied
• is personalised

School Requirements

• Fully qualified with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• You should be an exceptional teacher, passionate about inspiring students to achieve their personal best.
• Relevant UK curriculum experience is desirable for Primary roles; IB experience is preferred for all Secondary roles with IGCSE experience a bonus.
• Prior international teaching experience is desirable.
• You will be excited about working in a dynamic, diverse community spanning many cultures and languages.
• You will be an educator that keeps abreast of academic research and you will have firm beliefs in the need to adjust your teaching to accommodate varying learning styles.
• You believe in embracing opportunities, being open-minded, and continuously reflecting, learning, and growing in your profession
• You will be a teacher who puts the child at the heart of everything that you do.
• The school are looking for staff who offer co-curricular activities, attend school productions to watch their students and communicate with parents proactively all because they feel that this all-round, child-centred, committed approach is at the heart of successful schooling.

Salary and Benefits
This school's group is renowned for its excellent benefits package including:

• Excellent monthly salary
• Accommodation
• Annual airfare allowance
• Comprehensive International Health Insurance
• Shipping allowance (in and out bound)
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• 3 year contract