ESL Jobs in China
Here at BrightSpark Teachers we have some opportunities for graduates or those with a few years of post university experience, who are looking to spend some time overseas working as an English Language Teacher. We are working with a school who have been establish for 15 years and who are growing each year; with a strong foundation, an excellent curriculum and a savvy business model, their proven success in the arena of English Language teaching is a credit to their teachers and business teams alike. Popular amongst students, this centre currently has 8 schools in the Hangzhou area and employs around 65 foreign teachers. With big growth plans, they are consistently recruiting reliable, friendly graduates who wish to continue, or begin, their international teaching career in a supportive environment.
At this school, the curriculum provided is developed and maintained by experts in their headquarters, and provided to teachers to teach from ages 3 to 18 in small groups. Academic managers support teachers in their understanding of the curriculum, and help them to develop professionally.
Study allowances are given to staff who wish to continue their studies whilst they work here, and assistance to find courses that allow teachers to grow and develop. This school focuses on support and nurturing and discovering talent, not just for students but for teachers too. Teachers can also look to be promoted to Senior Teacher, and then onto management roles with increased salary and benefits.
As an English Language Teacher you are provided with a full package that includes flight allowance, accommodation, airport pick-ups and training, visas and medical insurance, teachers can rest assured that their immediate needs when moving to another country are taken care of. Additional benefits like a quarterly performance bonus are provided as incentives, and the study allowance is provided to allow teachers to further their careers.
The schools are located in Hangzhou, one of the most popular tourist cities in China, known for it’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. With locations such as West.
Lake (a UNESCO World Heritage site), wetlands and botanical gardens and sprawling tea fields, Hangzhou is a beautiful place to behold. A high speed train links Hangzhou with Shanghai (50 minute ride), Nanjing, Ningbo and beyond, and with an international airport that links directly to other Asian and South East Asian countries, you are well placed to explore the region. Hangzhou enjoys access to both excellent Chinese and western cuisine, a friendly social scene for foreigners, and many tourist hot spots.
Hangzhou is twinned with Leeds in the UK and with Boston in the USA.
About The School
The school provides English language learning to 3-18 year olds of all levels with an established curriculum and fun, engaging learning environment. The school employs foreign teachers from a range of native English speaking countries and provides support, training and professional development. The school offers students small groups to learn in, tailored learning to their abilities and access to native English speakers to improve confidence and abilities.
Qualification And Requirements
Teachers are required to have a degree in any subject plus at least two years of working experience in any field. It is not mandatory to have been a teacher in those two years. Please note: candidates who have a degree that is related to education, or a masters degree that is in English do not need the two years of working experience and may apply as fresh graduates. Any experience working with children or in sales and/or marketing will be an advantage for applicants but is not mandatory. Due to visa requirements, candidates should hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia or South Africa (dual nationality is also permitted).
Salary: RMB 9000 - 12000 p.m
Duration: 15 months with opportunity to renew
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