senior school physics teacher - aug 2025 - shanghai, china

Senior School Physics Teacher

Start date: August 2025
Region: Far East and South East Asia
School Curriculum: UK to IBDP
Age of Students: from 2 - 18yrs

School

Teachanywhere is delighted to be supporting a prestigious college with their recruitment campaign for educators for the next academic year. The college 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 campus

Set in a stunning green campus, the college is a purpose-built international school with exceptional facilities. The college is proud to serve a diverse community, which reflects its cosmopolitan Asian setting in Shanghai. The language of instruction is English although the majority of students are second language learners. The College opened in 2016 and is growing year on year both in terms of age of students and enrolment. Students follow an enhanced UK Curriculum leading to IGCSEs followed by the IB Diploma.

The school emphasises the development of the whole child. Participation in sports and the arts, alongside a dedication to community service are an integral part of education. The campus boasts world-class facilities, including an 8-lane, 50 metre Olympic standard swimming pool, a 540 seat theatre, a 3-court gym, a fitness studio, a dance studio, a full-size outdoor football/rugby pitch, a video production suite with green room and two black box theatres.

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 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 from 350,000 RMB upwards per year dependent on experience
• Accommodation provided
• Annual airfare allowance
• Comprehensive International Health Insurance
• Shipping allowance (in and out bound)
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• 2/3 year contract