Upper Primary English Teacher

Upper Primary English Teacher

Our well-established bilingual school is looking for a dedicated and passionate teacher to join the team here at SUIS – Hongqiao Campus.

The School:

SUIS Hongqiao is a member of the largest educational not-for-profit organization (Xiehe) in Shanghai. Our campus was established in 2003 as the first SUIS primary campus and over the years has built a strong reputation for offering quality education to the local community. The philosophy of the SUIS group is ‘Where East Meets West’ and this is at the forefront of our approach here at Hongqiao. We have created a personalized bilingual education for our students which is underpinned by a strong values-driven environment.

The Location:

Shanghai United International School (SUIS) Hongqiao Campus

Address: 999 Hongquan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai

The Curriculum:

Our section of the primary school (ages 6-11) is based on the SUIS Pioneer Curriculum which has been in place at Hongqiao campus for fourteen years. The Pioneer Curriculum integrates the compulsory local curriculum with English language and a Western thematic approach. All of our subjects (with the exception of Chinese) are co-taught, so our teachers work and collaborate in a true ‘East meets West’ environment. We are proud to have had excellent, globally-minded bilingual students graduate from our school and achieve their goals of attending a range of top middle schools.

The Role:

We seek a qualified, experienced and enthusiastic teacher to join us for the new school year beginning in August of 2025.

-       Primarily an English teacher in Grade 3, 4 or 5.

-       The role also requires teaching Science, Inquiry and Mathematics.

-       All lessons are co-taught.

-       Well-established curriculum.

-       The teacher will have vice-homeroom teacher responsibilities for two classes.

-       Two-year contract.

The Requirements:

-       Qualified teacher holding a degree (no lower than Bachelor) and a recognized teaching qualification (minimum of a PGCE).

-       Fluent English speaker with excellent verbal and writing skills.

-       Minimum of 2 years teaching experience.

-       EAL/ESL teaching experience is preferred.

If you are passionate about teaching and the opportunity this role presents, please submit your application.