Primary PE Head of Department - Shanghai, China - August 2025
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School - Far East / East Asia
- Curriculum:
- United Kingdom
- Level:
- Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2025
- Initial Contract Length:
- 3 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
This prestigious international school opened in August 2016 in the popular Puxi area and they are looking for a Head of Primary PE from August 2025.
Applicants should meet the following key requirements:
Qualifications:
Graduate qualified teacher
Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area
Master’s degree an advantage
Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in the area for which you are applying
Successful experience in working with students in the age group you are teaching
Demonstrated experience in inspiring students in a stimulating, enabling learning environment
Previous experience in an international school
The school caters for students aged 2 – 18 year old age range with the first IB cohort having just qualified this year. The school is co-educational and academically selective. In terms of curriculum, they offer the EYFS and enhanced English National Curriculum. Secondary pupils take IGCSE exams and the IB Diploma.
The position offers an attractive expatriate salary and employment package including western style housing, medical insurance, flights, partial allowances for dependent flights, shipping allowances, utility bill allowances and a gratuity payment for the completion contract. 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.
Applicants should meet the following key requirements:
Qualifications:
Graduate qualified teacher
Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area
Master’s degree an advantage
Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in the area for which you are applying
Successful experience in working with students in the age group you are teaching
Demonstrated experience in inspiring students in a stimulating, enabling learning environment
Previous experience in an international school
The school caters for students aged 2 – 18 year old age range with the first IB cohort having just qualified this year. The school is co-educational and academically selective. In terms of curriculum, they offer the EYFS and enhanced English National Curriculum. Secondary pupils take IGCSE exams and the IB Diploma.
The position offers an attractive expatriate salary and employment package including western style housing, medical insurance, flights, partial allowances for dependent flights, shipping allowances, utility bill allowances and a gratuity payment for the completion contract. 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.
- Number Of Students:
- 450
- Student Make Up:
- 30+ nationalities (see notes tab for split)
- Regional Info:
- Shanghai is the largest city (by population) in China - and the world - with 24 million inhabitants. Located in the East of China at the mouth of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is a major economic and transport hub and a popular tourist destination. Shanghai is easily accessible by road, rail and air, and the airport is one of the busiest in Asia offering local and international flights. With a lively expat community and bars, restaurants, nightlife, shopping and culture to rival any large cosmopolitan city, Shanghai also enjoys four distinct seasons with cold winters (down to about 1 degrees in January) and warm summers (enjoying an average high of about 31 degrees in July). Shanghai truly does offer something for everyone! For more information about China, please see the following: http://www.edvectus.com/Content/Documents/TheEdvectusEducator.An.Introduction.to.China.pdf Edvectus Shanghai Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xek2liDkF10 Shanghai (China) Vacation Travel Video Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TtPdhl_2Kk Shanghai Travel Guide, Top 10 Shanghai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9HnN8E6h8I Shanghai Travel Video Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFv-Zeh4Akg
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Benefits:
- Flights -yearly, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants
- Suited To:
- Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate - warmer, Climate -moderate, Dependent children - more suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Urban, Westernised - highly, Westernised - moderately, Women - not restrictive
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 5.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60