Secondary English IGCSE & A Level Teacher - Qingdao, China - August 2025

Country:
China
Region:
School -North and East Asia
Curriculum:
United Kingdom, USA - Advanced Placement
Level:
Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
Start Date:
01 August 2025
Initial Contract Length:
2 year, renewable
Curriculum Experience Required:
Yes - not flexible
- SECONDARY IGCSE AND A LEVEL ENGLISH LITERATURE & LANGUAGE TEACHERS
- Tax free salary from about RMB 21,500/month upwards plus free individual accommodation, utilities bills, free food (during term time), basic medical cover, flights
- Very high savings potential (85-95% of salary
- Very well- equipped school set on a purpose built - and beautiful - 50-acre campus just outside the city of Qingdao, close to the scenic Lao Mountains

Applicants must be appropriately qualified with a BEd or BA plus PGCE (or equivalent) plus at least 2 years of relevant, post-qualification teaching experience with IGCSE and A levels (they may consider strong candidates who have IGCSE and IBDP experience). They look for teachers who are full of passion, responsible, resilient with a sense of humour and for those who will commit to the school for ideally 2-5 years or more.

Teachers Job Description:
- Responsible for teaching their subject to pupils in the age 12 to 18.
- Reporting to Head of Department.
- Contributing to the development of the department's curriculum and resources.
- Setting and marking homework and tests in accordance with School and departmental policies.
- Consistent and effective use of appropriate strategies for teaching and classroom management.
- Consistently and effectively setting performance target for students.
- Contributing to the improvement and implementation of the assessment for learning and assessment of learning strategies within the department.
- One evening on duty for study hall per week. 2hrs.
- Six to Eight Weekend day duties in a year. 4hrs each.
- Participation in extracurricular activities essential

The school opened in September 2012 and caters for mostly Chinese students. The school population is currently around 800 pupils who enjoy first-class facilities that include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness suite, a visual and performing arts centre as well as Astro-turf rugby and football pitches. The school offers a quality education for students over the age of 14 resulting in IGCSEs and A Levels so students can join further education institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. Working here provides an opportunity to make a real contribution to international education through helping to combine the best of both British and Chinese educational expertise.

Qingdao is a major seaport in Shandong Province, looking out over the Yellow Sea and it is one hour’s flight from Beijing and Seoul. It has a rich heritage and a temperate climate and good air quality. It is one of the most affluent and fastest growing cities in China. For more information on China, please contact Edvectus.
Number Of Students:
750
Student Make Up:
Chinese Nationals
Regional Info:
Qingdao offers a unique blend of modern Chinese city life and coastal charm, making it an appealing spot for Western expats. Known for its clean air (by China standards), relaxed vibe, and scenic beaches, it’s less hectic than Beijing or Shanghai. The presence of international companies, especially in shipping, manufacturing, and beer (thanks to Tsingtao Brewery), means job opportunities do exist, though Chinese language skills are a big plus. The expat community is smaller but tight-knit, and Western comforts like international schools, familiar restaurants, and good healthcare are available, though sometimes at a premium. Overall, it’s a livable, friendly city with a slower pace and a mix of East and West. For more information please see: Top 10 reasons you should visit Qingdao: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh_Jmk5XzFI Qingdao: an exceptional city: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHuYQfwltr0 Qingdao: a little pocket of Germany in China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr8dwlGU8sI http://wikitravel.org/en/Qingdao http://www.chinatouronline.com/china-travel/qingdao/qingdao-attractions/index.html http://thesmartlocal.com/read/scoot-to-qingdao
Tax Rate:
Taxes typically 16-25%
Benefits:
Flights -yearly, Housing - provided, Utilities paid
Suited To:
Activity - swimming beaches, Activity- mountains, Activity-typical water sporting types, Climate - cooler, Climate -moderate, Dependent children - Not very suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Rural, Westernised - not very, Women - not restrictive
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
Login to Apply