secondary english teacher - aug 2025 - suzhou, china

Secondary English Teacher
Suzhou, China

Start date: August 2025
School Curriculum: UK and IBDP


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.


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