Secondary PE Teacher (with basketball & volleyball coaching) - Shenzhen, China - August 2025

Country:
China
Region:
School -North and East Asia
Curriculum:
United Kingdom
Level:
Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
Start Date:
01 August 2025
Initial Contract Length:
2 year, renewable
Curriculum Experience Required:
Strongly prefer it
- Secondary PE Teacher
- Ability to coach basketball and volleyball
- August 2025 start
- Located in Shenzhen, close to Hong Kong
- Competitive salary and benefits package

All candidates should have the following education, skills and experience:
• Appropriate degree, with UK PGCE, or other teaching qualification giving QTS.
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England including KS3, IGCSE/GCSE and A Levels as appropriate.
• Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development.
• Minimum two years’ teaching experience in subject specialism.
• Be aware and up to date in all relevant safeguarding polices and practice.
• Knowledge and experience of how to use of ICT effectively in promoting student learning.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Previous experience or knowledge of working with students for whom English is not their first language.

The campus opened in September 2020 and provides a world class international curriculum and education for pupils aged 3-18 years of age.

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 southern city of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province adjacent to Hong Kong. Shenzhen is an excellent place for expats to live and work due to its dynamic, fast-growing economy and vibrant, international atmosphere. With a high standard of living, modern infrastructure, and excellent transportation links, it provides both convenience and comfort. Shenzhen's diverse, cosmopolitan community, combined with a relatively affordable cost of living compared to other major cities in China, makes it an attractive destination for expats looking to experience both professional growth and cultural enrichment.

Please ask your Edvectus consultant for details on how to apply and for the full job description.
Number Of Students:
900 HIS 1500 HILA
Regional Info:
Shenzhen is one of the most populous cities in China. It is situated in Guangdong Province adjacent to Hong Kong. It is approximately 100 kilometres south of China's third-largest city, Guangzhou Shenzhen has a humid subtropical climate and summers are hot and wet (the monsoon season lasts from April to September) and winters are relatively mild and dry. There are about 14 million residents in Shenzhen and Cantonese is the first language for about half of these residents while the other half speak mainly Mandarin. In recent years, the city has developed a more cosmopolitan appearance with new shopping plazas, high rise buildings, a modern metro system and landscaped parks and road sides. It's a busy, lively city but parts of the cities have charm with restored churches, buildings and private residences. Having a major airport and being so close to Hong Kong opens up a world of travel opportunities from short weekend trips to longer treks around Asia in the holidays. Guangzhou really is the perfect place to base yourself in Asia! For more information on China please see http://www.edvectus.com/Content/Documents/china.pdf
Tax Rate:
Taxes typically 16-25%
Benefits:
Flights- every 2 years, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance, Tuition - free for dependants, Tuition discount for dependants
Suited To:
Climate - warmer, Climate -moderate, Dependent children - more suitable
Minimum Years Experience:
2.0
Curriculum Experience Required:
Strongly prefer it
Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
N
Visa Restriction:
2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60
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