Teacher of Primary English - Immediate Start

Location: Hangzhou, China

Start Date: Flexible / Ongoing through December 2026

Age Group: Primary School, Grades 1–6

Curriculum: Bilingual and International Primary Programmes

Subject: English / English Language / English Additional Language

Bring English to life for young learners, inspiring a love of reading and writing while helping students become confident communicators, curious thinkers and creative learners.

Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science, in partnership with King's College School, Wimbledon and RDFZ Beijing, is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Primary English to join our learning community.

We are recruiting on an ongoing basis through the end of 2026, with flexibility around the exact start date. The successful candidate may teach across Grades 1–6 and across both our Bilingual and International Divisions, according to the needs of the school.

We welcome applications from experienced Primary teachers who can deliver engaging and ambitious English teaching, building strong foundations in reading, writing, speaking and listening while nurturing students' confidence, creativity and enjoyment of the subject.

Essential Requirements

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

• Degree in English, English Literature, English Language, 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 Primary School level

• Strong understanding of literacy development and age-appropriate English teaching

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

• Able to meet Chinese work-permit requirements

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on your experience and school section, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging Primary English lessons across Grades 1–6, according to school needs

• Teach students within the school's Bilingual and International Divisions

• Develop strong foundations in reading, writing, speaking and listening

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

• Inspire a love of books, stories, language and creative expression

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

• Contribute to reading initiatives, creative writing, storytelling and other English enrichment activities

Why Join Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science?

• Teach motivated young learners across a diverse Bilingual and International Primary School community

• Help shape students' English language and literacy development during their formative Primary years

• Join a collaborative and internationally minded faculty

• Access professional development and leadership opportunities

• Contribute to the wider academic and extracurricular life of the school

• Teach on a modern lakeside campus with excellent facilities and resources

About Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science

Our school is located in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province and one of China's most dynamic cities. Home to Alibaba and a thriving technology sector, Hangzhou combines innovation, cultural heritage and a high quality of life.

Our mission is to provide a world-class education that develops confident, compassionate and globally minded young people. Set on a lakeside campus surrounded by tea fields and bamboo forests, the school features well-equipped laboratories, an 800-seat theatre, a 50-meter swimming pool, extensive sports facilities and modern learning spaces.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive international school salary package

• Attractive housing allowance

• Annual return airfare for employee and dependents

• Comprehensive medical insurance for employee and dependents

• Full tuition support for up to two school-age children

• Full visa application support

• Fully paid summer, winter and national holidays

• Ongoing professional development

Preferred Experience

We particularly welcome candidates with:

• Experience teaching in Primary English in an international or British-style school

• Experience teaching English across different Primary age groups and levels of language proficiency

How to Apply

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis through the end of 2026, with appointments made as suitable candidates become available.

If you are an experienced Primary English teacher considering a move to Hangzhou during this period, we would be pleased to hear from you.

For further information about the role or the school, please contact our Recruitment Manager Emily via 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.