Secondary Science (Biology or Chemistry) Specialists - Shenzhen, China - August 2025

Position: Secondary Interdisciplinary Science Project Teacher for the upper grades (Biology or Chemistry preferred).
Location: Shenzhen, China
Start Date: August 2025

We are looking for a Secondary Interdisciplinary Science Project Teacher for the upper grades (Biology or Chemistry preferred). At this school Science classes are interdisciplinary. Science teachers work closely with each other and other English Project teachers to design interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. Science teachers ensure that students act as scientists every day: asking questions, conducting investigations in our brand-new labs, and using science to learn about and engage with the world around them. In grades 6-9, they teach a rigorous, project-based curriculum that integrates fundamental concepts and skills from the physical, life, and earth sciences along with introductory robotics and engineering. In grades 10-12, you will help establish a new model of high school education with project-based learning and specialised, disciplinary STEM electives courses by mentoring, guiding, and providing feedback as students create, build, and discuss solutions to real-world problems.

In this role you will:
Support the development of essential academic and STEM skills through interdisciplinary projects and readings
Ensure that students achieve key learning outcomes in physical and life sciences, targeting instruction thoughtfully to address diverse individual needs
Design, implement, and refine project-based learning experiences that give students access to curricular content and skills through authentic, purpose-driven, real-world projects
Collaborate intensively with colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs, particularly for ESL learners.
Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect
Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community
Inspire trust and confidence among parents and families

Applicants should have the following education, skills and experience:
A strong science background and at least 3 years of teaching experience in middle or high school science
Strong content knowledge in one or more STEM fields, biology or chemistry preferred, with a bachelor's or equivalent study; graduate degree in related field preferred
Experience in designing, developing and guiding students through rigorous science-focused and interdisciplinary project-based learning experiences
Intellectual curiosity and humility to reflect on and continually grow in creating a transformational experience for students
Highly effective collaboration skills - eager to listen deeply, contribute in a multicultural team and achieve goals together
Dedication to learning and developing the craft of teaching
Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning
Professional fluency in English; Mandarin Chinese is a plus

This is a top-tier bilingual school which offers a truly global education. After launching in 2018 with a unique early childhood program, the school now serves about 500 students from 1.5 to 18 years of age with a cutting-edge educational program spanning the Primary and Secondary Divisions. Teaching and learning happen through language immersion in both English and Chinese as well as challenging interdisciplinary projects. The campus community fosters a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and deep collaboration, with state-of-the-art technology throughout the campus. They are a community of talented and dedicated educators and colleagues who are passionate about learning and growth. There are unparalleled possibilities for professional learning and development.

The school offer unparalleled career growth opportunities, the thrill of a start-up, in an organisation with a proven track record of first class professional learning opportunities. The salary and benefits package will be amongst the highest in the area, but the school seeks candidates who are joining for the right reasons.

Shenzhen is situated in Guangdong Province adjacent to Hong Kong. It is approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) 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 an international 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. Shenzhen really is the perfect place to base yourself in Asia!

For more information and details on how to apply, please contact Edvectus.