secondary art and design teacher - aug 2025 - shanghai, china

Art and Design Teacher - Upper Primary and Secondary
Shanghai Pudong

Start Date: August 2025
Location: Shanghai, China
Region: Far East and South East Asia
School Curriculum: UK and IB
Minimum Experience: 2 years

The School
Teachanywhere is delighted to be working in partnership once again with this school. Applications made via Teachanywhere have the added benefit of being prioritised by their leadership staff who recognise our important first stage application reviews.

This excellent schools group with campuses in various parts of China and Hong Kong and founded in 1932! The schools are committed to educate the whole person from infancy through secondary education. They strive to unite the best elements of Eastern and Western traditions and practices, the growth of the individual and the inquiring mind as well as develop a sense of personal responsibility and social welfare of all. With excellent facilities across all campuses, these schools employ a bilingual philosophy, exemplified by engaging a co teaching approach in the KG and Primary schools with a Chinese and western teacher team teaching. Students come from over 45 nationalities and are educated by teachers from 14 countries under an international curriculum that creates truly global minded graduates.

Living and Working in Shanghai

From the futuristic skyline of Pudong to the traditional pavilions in the sprawling Yu Gardens, China's most westernised city is a thriving metropolis with a close-knit expatriate community. Its unique architectural heritage includes the world's second-tallest tower and classical art deco buildings. Located in the Yangtze River delta, the city offers burgeoning culinary and vibrant music scenes. Culturally diverse and full of life, you will never want for things to do. It also makes a fantastic springboard for exploring the rest of Asia with a large international airport that offers an array of destinations.

School Requirements

• You should be a qualified teacher with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience in order to teach in Shanghai.
• Experience of working with EAL students is preferred.
• UK or IB curriculum experience is highly desirable.
• You should have an inquiry based approach to your teaching and an ability to work well within a variety of cultures.
• You need to be adaptable and flexible and have a positive approach to life!

Salary and Benefits Package

• Salary up to 530k RMB per annum (approx £67,000 GBP) depending on qualifications and experience
• Flights
• Furnished housing
• Medical cover
• Gratuity
• Annual PD budget and
• Tuition for up to 2 dependents*visa dependent
• 2 year contract

About us

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• Exclusive roles
• CV support
• Interview Preparation
• Contract review
• A dedicated consultant guiding you through the whole process including relocation and associated administration
• Tailored career advice
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What next

If you wish to be considered, please apply online. If successful, a Teachanywhere consultant will be in touch and will be happy to furnish you with more information on the process of registration and interviewing. We look forward to hearing from you!