secondary learning support - aug 2025 - shanghai, china

Secondary Learning Support Teacher
Shanghai, China

Start Date: August 2024
Region: Far East and South East Asia
School Curriculum: UK and IBDP

The School

This school is part of a highly prestigious school group, with International Colleges, Bilingual Schools and Nurseries throughout China, serving approximately 5000 pupils. The attractive, state-of-the-art Shanghai campus opened in August 2014 and is one of the fastest growing and most successful schools in Shanghai. It is a fully co-educational day school with over 1,300 pupils, aged 3 to 18 years old and follows the UK curriculum to IGCSE followed by the IBDP. The school aspires to create a caring, accepting and aspirational community that develops well-rounded individuals with strong values and the skills to thrive within an ever-changing world.

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

• Fully qualified with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience
• A recognized qualification in learning support/ SENCO is desirable.
• Extensive experience of supporting SEN pupils in a Secondary School context, including IGCSE and IB year groups.
• Support staff in developing effective facilitation of SEN initiatives.
• Knowledge of the UK education system
• Understanding of the international or independent education preferred
• Model and promote the school values: kindness, courage, integrity, respect and responsibility.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning. Ability to embrace change.
• Ability to work to tight timelines.
• Personal integrity, accountability and credibility.
• Strong mind-set for continuous improvement
• Commitment to safeguarding and risk assessment.

Salary and Benefits

• Excellent salary - the overseas package provided by this school enables a very high quality of life and savings opportunities
• Accommodation
• Annual flights provided for post holder
• Free tuition for up to 2 dependents
• Medical cover
• Relocation allowance
• Laptop provided
• 2 year contract
• Opportunities for career progression within a global organisation.