Secondary English Teacher
Shanghai, China
Required: August 2025
Curriculum: Bilingual - Chinese/Holistic/Inquiry based, leading to IBDP
Dehong International Chinese Schools are sister schools to Dulwich College International schools. The schools takes a holistic approach to every child's learning and school experience, aiming to develop students' character, their social skills and to enable them to fulfil their academic potential. Dehong Schools provide a dynamic and innovative integrated education programme encompassing the Chinese compulsory curriculum, Dulwich College International Schools' educational philosophy and pedagogies, and the IB Diploma Programme, as well as world class facilities and outstanding faculty from China and around the world. Dehong teachers are committed to providing a variety of stimulating, challenging and fun learning experiences, both inside and outside the classroom.
The purpose-built campus is a beautiful learning environment, with large, airy classrooms, science laboratories, a spacious library, and dedicated art rooms including a ceramics workshop, and STEAM facility. The campus has flexible indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
Vision of Teachers
Our Worldwise Teachers:
- Display self-control and flexibility and nurture these skills in learners
- Promote a love of learning and student wellbeing
- Show professional initiative and perseverance
- Get on with others and have highly developed communication skills
- Are committed to internationalism and equity
- Are committed to sustainability and global citizenship
- Promote academic rigour and holistic learning
A Worldwise Teacher values:
- Evidence-based pedagogy and personalised student learning
- A compassionate approach to complex problem-solving
- High levels of student motivation and engagement
- Professional collaboration and collective efficacy
A Worldwise Teacher's practice:
- Lifelong learning and reflective practice
- Reveals the complex and inter-disciplinary nature of learning content
- Nurtures supportive and dynamic learning environments
- Maximises every student's opportunity to learn
- Activates hard thinking processes and skills
Post-holder Qualifications, Experience
- Fully qualified with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying teaching experience
- The successful candidate will be a highly committed team player who is keen to contribute to the development of this new and rapidly expanding and forward-looking school.
- Previous EAL teaching experience will be welcomed.
- Applicants must be willing to play a full part in the school's pastoral care and extra-curricular programme.
Salary and Benefits Package
- You will receive one of the most generous international school salary packages available in China
- Expat-style housing
- Annual airfare allowance (for teacher and dependents)
- Comprehensive International Health Insurance (for teacher and dependents)
- Annual Relocation and Domestic Bills Allowance
- Shipping allowance (in and out bound)
- 3 year contract