Teacher of Primary English - February Start

Location: Wuxi, China

Start Date: February 2027

Age Group: Upper Primary

Curriculum: Bilingual Primary Programme

Subject: English

Help Upper Primary students become confident, capable users of English, developing the language and literacy skills they need for the next stage of their education.

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science, established through a partnership with King's College School, Wimbledon and Nanjing Foreign Language School, is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Primary English to join our Bilingual Division from February 2027.

The successful candidate will teach English to Upper Primary students, developing strong foundations in reading, writing, speaking and listening while building students' confidence, accuracy and independence in using English.

This is an opportunity to work with motivated young learners in a bilingual school environment, helping students strengthen their English language proficiency, literacy skills and readiness for Secondary School.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this English teaching position, candidates should have:

• Degree in English, English Language, English Literature, Primary Education, or a closely related field

• Recognized teaching qualification, license or certification, such as UK QTS/PGCE or an equivalent US, Canadian or Australian teaching credential

• At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience

• Experience teaching English at Upper Primary level

• Strong understanding of Primary literacy and English language development

• Experience working with students for whom English is an additional language

• Experience teaching within an international, bilingual, British or comparable Primary school environment

• Able to meet Chinese work-permit requirements

• Able to start in February 2027

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured English lessons for Upper Primary students

• Develop students' skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening

• Build students' vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and written communication

• Encourage confident and accurate use of English in both academic and everyday contexts

• Use assessment and feedback to monitor progress and respond to individual learning needs

• Inspire students to engage with books, stories, writing and the wider English language

• Contribute to the wider academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of the Bilingual Division

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Time for Quality: A reasonable teaching workload gives you time for thoughtful planning, student support and collaboration

• Wonderful Students: Teach enthusiastic, well-behaved students who are eager to learn and supportive of one another

• Thriving Community: Join a vibrant school community with regular events, whole-school house activities and more than 300 co-curricular activities

• Outstanding Facilities: Enjoy a 50-metre swimming pool, fitness centre, sports facilities, aquatics centre, landscaped gardens, on-site coffee shop, noodle bar and daily buffets

• Staff and Family Life: Take part in a wide range of sporting, musical, cultural and social activities for faculty and families

• Professional Growth: Access an excellent CPD programme with workshops and opportunities to contribute across the wider school

• Ideal Location: Enjoy short commutes, excellent transport connections and easy access to Shanghai and other major Chinese cities

About Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science opened in 2018 through a partnership between Nanjing Foreign Language School and King's College School, Wimbledon, with the support of the Wuxi local government. Since opening with 750 students, the school has grown to a community of just under 2,000 students.

Located in Wuxi's Binhu District, the campus combines modern learning spaces with extensive facilities, including a multi-purpose auditorium, sports complex, 50-metre swimming pool, fitness centre, boathouse and landscaped grounds.

Wuxi offers an attractive quality of life, with short commutes, lake scenery and excellent transport connections. The international airport is around 20 minutes from school, while high-speed rail connects Wuxi to Shanghai in approximately 44 minutes.

Salary and Benefits

• Highly competitive international school salary

• Attractive housing allowance

• Annual return airfare for employee and dependents

• Comprehensive medical insurance for employee and dependents

• Full tuition support for school-age children

• Excellent professional development programme

• Extensive staff facilities and community activities

How to Apply

We encourage early applications for this February 2027 appointment, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For further information about the role or the school, please contact our Recruitment Manager Emily at emily.wang@dipont.com.

We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization.