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Teacher of Chemistry (A-Level)

  • On-site
    • Shenzhen, Guangdong Sheng, China
  • Dipont high school programs - multiple locations

Job description

About the School

Shenzhen Foreign Languages School is an elite institution in Shenzhen with a strong academic focus and a long-standing reputation for excellence. Located at the foot of the forested Wutong Mountain, the campus offers a calm, green environment while remaining well-connected to the city, with daily shuttle services to and from the CBD.

Our high school program delivers both A-Level and AP curricula, designed to be fast-paced, academically rigorous, and content-rich. Students are highly motivated, ambitious, and among the strongest in the region, creating a rewarding environment for delivering advanced instruction.

The Opportunity

Dipont Education is seeking a Chemistry teacher to join our high school program at Shenzhen Foreign Languages School for August 2026.

This position offers the chance to:

  • Teach motivated, high-achieving students preparing for top global universities

  • Deliver rigorous Chemistry within a high-performance academic environment

  • Collaborate with an experienced international teaching team

  • Further develop your subject expertise in a well-supported program

About You

We are looking for a teacher who is:

  • Experienced and knowledgeable in Chemistry at the high school level (A-Level preferred)

  • Skilled at engaging, challenging, and supporting high-performing students

  • Qualified with a recognized teaching credential

  • Committed to academic excellence and strong student outcomes

  • Professional and dedicated, with at least two years of full-time teaching experience

Why Join Us?

We provide a competitive employment package designed to reward and support international educators:

  • Attractive salary with high local purchasing power

  • Accommodation allowance

  • Annual return airfare + contract completion bonus

  • Comprehensive worldwide medical cover

  • High disposable income potential

  • Internal and external professional development opportunities

  • Clear internal career progression pathways

About Dipont Education

For over 30 years, Dipont Education has been a pioneer in international education in China. We employ over 400 expatriate teachers and support more than 6,000 students in partnership with leading Chinese schools.

Our educators benefit from strong professional development, structured support, and clear career pathways, with opportunities to progress into leadership and program management roles.

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

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science

  • Recognized teaching certification (formal teaching license, PGCE, QTS, or equivalent; TEFL/TESOL considered where appropriate)

  • Minimum two years of relevant teaching experience

  • Experience teaching A-Level Chemistry (preferred)

  • Strong subject knowledge and passion for Chemistry

  • Ability to design engaging lessons, deliver effective laboratory-based instruction, and support high-achieving students

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