Primary Teacher - Shanghai TENTATIVE

Position: Primary Teacher - Shanghai, China - March 2026 (TENTATIVE)
A well established independent international coeducational school located in Eastern China is looking to appoint well-qualified and experienced Primary Teacher to join them in March 2026.

The successful candidate must have:

• an undergeraduate degree

• a PGCE or equivalent in primary teaching, or a Bachelor of Primary Education

• at least 2 years’ teaching experience

• experience of the National Curriculum of England

• alignment with our core values

• strong written and verbal communication skills

• a hard-working, flexible attitude

• a commitment to fulfil all pastoral, welfare, and supervisory duties effectively and willingly

• a mindset of continuous Professional Learning and improvement

• a commitment to quality, meeting deadlines, attention to detail, and high standards

• a sense of fun.

International school experience is preferred.

This school is well respected, well run and has an emphasis on a high standard of UK based education embracing the development of qualities to nurture well rounded young global citizens. The school demands personal and professional attributes that reflect sound and up to date teaching methods alongside an ability to deliver effectively in a multicultural and multi-national landscape.

The school offers an internationally flavoured UK primary curriculum, enhanced further by its IGCSE and IB diploma courses in the secondary department. Applicants are required to offer degree based teaching qualifications supplemented by an obligatory post qualification two years of experience, ideally from within the UK framework. The children are educated in a rich and diverse educational setting from foundation level to Year 13 enjoying the enviable benefits of a wide range of academic and sporting facilities which include the usual array of spacious and technologically advanced classrooms, specialist rooms, large sports areas of gymnasiums, pool, running tracks, fields and more and not to mention media centre, large auditorium and libraries.

The position offers an attractive expatriate salary and employment package including western style housing, medical insurance, flights, shipping allowances, utility bill allowances, and a gratuity payment for the completion contract. The earning potential equates to 50% of the net salary. Initial contracts are for 3 years.

This is an exciting opportunity to divert the development of your flourishing professional career within a working environment that is challenging and equally rewarding embracing a culture and country that will unveil so many hidden treasures and delights. Contact your local Edvectus advisor for more information about this career role and other wonderful options.