Early Years Teacher - Chongqing, China - August 2025
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School - Far East / East Asia
- Curriculum:
- United Kingdom
- Level:
- Early Years (0-4), Primary-Lower (5-7)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2025
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
We are looking for an Early Years Teacher, with UK training and/or experience, to join a respected bilingual day and boarding school, which opened in August 2020 and offers a first class bilingual education combining the English National Curriculum with the Chinese National Curriculum.
All candidates must have an appropriate degree, with UK PGCE (or other equivalent teaching qualification giving QTS), a minimum 2 years relevant teaching experience and working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England (for EYFS or Key Stage 1). They should have passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child, a high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children, recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities and respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background. Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language, a positive and solution-focused attitude to working life is sought. A clean International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) or police check (for applicants who have never worked in UK) and no question regarding suitability to work with children is also required.
The school pay a very good salary and benefits package and offer a very good working environment with excellent professional development and career opportunities. They are located in the south-western city of Chongqing - a rapidly growing city in South-Western China that is, in fact, the fastest growing city on the planet! This is a booming city offering good salaries to expat workers but with a lower cost of living. With all the amenities and attractions of any large Western city Chongqing has much to offer. Please ask your Edvectus consultant for details on how to apply and for the full job description.
All candidates must have an appropriate degree, with UK PGCE (or other equivalent teaching qualification giving QTS), a minimum 2 years relevant teaching experience and working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England (for EYFS or Key Stage 1). They should have passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child, a high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children, recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities and respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background. Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language, a positive and solution-focused attitude to working life is sought. A clean International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) or police check (for applicants who have never worked in UK) and no question regarding suitability to work with children is also required.
The school pay a very good salary and benefits package and offer a very good working environment with excellent professional development and career opportunities. They are located in the south-western city of Chongqing - a rapidly growing city in South-Western China that is, in fact, the fastest growing city on the planet! This is a booming city offering good salaries to expat workers but with a lower cost of living. With all the amenities and attractions of any large Western city Chongqing has much to offer. Please ask your Edvectus consultant for details on how to apply and for the full job description.
- Number Of Students:
- Capacity for 2,400 students (540 boarders)
- Regional Info:
- Chongqing is a large city west of Shanghai and about 4 hours south-east of Chengdu. Along with Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin, the city is under the direct control of the central government and not governed as part of a province. Chongqing is easily accessible to the rest of China and has an international airport and three train stations. Within the city itself, there is a rapid transport system that includes a monorail and subway system. There is plenty to see and do in Chongqing including the Three Gorges Museum, a cable car ride over the Yangtze River, a Yangtze River cruise, Hot Springs (such as the Northern Hot Springs Park, Tianci Hot Springs and Southern Hot Springs Park), as well as a large selection of shops, restaurants and bars to experience. Outside Chongqing, notable tourist attractions are Dazu Rock Carvings three hours west, Dafo Temple - about two hours north of Chongqing, Fengdu Ghost Town which is about three hours north-east of Chongqing, Wanzhou Qinglong Waterfall and Three Natural Bridges. Chongqing has a humid climate and warm – hot summers (with temperatures that go up to about 33 degrees) and mild winters. For more information please see the following: Chongqing - China's Secret Metropolis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXQOBM37MH0 A Bird's Eye View of Chongqing, China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5OXcsHydPY Chongqing Expat Club http://www.cqexpat.com/ Expat Guide Chongqing for Working and Living in Chongqinghttps://www.internations.org/chongqing-expats/guide Edvectus recruiter, Hannah Brant, writes about her expat life in China: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/glimpse-expat-life-china-hannah-brant?published=t Edvectus’ Lisa Ichane’s top 5 highlights of China: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/china-week-edvectus-my-top-5-highlights-lisa-ichane-davenport-?trk=prof-post Edvectus recruiter, Anda Banks’ journey to China: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-life-journey-took-me-china-anda-banks?published=u https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/chongqing
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Benefits:
- Flights- 2x every year, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants, Tuition discount for dependants
- Suited To:
- Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate -moderate, Dependent children - more suitable
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 2.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60