Kindergarten Teacher, China

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree;
• Teaching qualification or Education Degree from a recognised institution is preferred;
• A recognised TEFL / TESOL qualification is preferred;
• A minimum of two years teaching experience as a class teacher or teacher of English (will require written reference from previous employer); if you don’t have two years teaching experience then you must have a recognised TEFL / TESOL qualification;
• Early childhood education background is preferred, have a good understanding of child development and  needs; patient and enjoy working with children;
• Fluent English speaking teacher (from major English speaking countries is preferred) with excellent communication skills, and the flexibility to work with EFL learners;
• Good organisation skills and classroom management skills;
• Good health and energetic; resilient, mature, and adaptable;
• open-minded; experience of working in an international setting or travelling within different cultures is preferable;
• Hold a current DBS enhanced disclosure or equivalent criminal record check clearance from your country of nationality or your current country of residence (a minimum of 1 year regular stay); please note if you have lived in other countries in the last 5 years,  we will also check your previous certificate of good conduct from those countries; no harmful habits;
• Compliance with visa requirements for working in China (please note the age limit for China work visa is 60);  
• Candidate with British equestrian experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Salary: competitive salaries paid in local Chinese currency RMB and are subject to Chinese income tax. We will offer gross annual salary in the range of 180,000 RMB – 330,000 RMB. We will take into consideration the candidate’s work experience, qualifications and professional achievements. 
• Gratuity: A bonus of 12,000 RMB before tax will be awarded upon successful completion of each year’s contracted work.  
• Visa, work permit and resident permit arranged and paid. Staff will be working in a fully legal and secure framework. We will reimburse work permit and visa related costs (police check, health check, legalisation of documents required) when you arrive at the post (receipts needed for reimbursement).
• Insurance:  China social insurance and additional commercial health insurance cover arranged and paid. 
• Flights:  annual international flights allowance.    
• Arriving at the post: we will book your flights to China, arrange arrival airport pickup and welcome party. We will reimburse your transport to departure airport and excess luggage when you arrive at the post (receipts needed for reimbursement).
• Chinese buddy programme help you with settling in and on-going socialisation. 
• Accommodation: monthly accommodation allowance.
• Food: free meals and afternoon tea at the kindergarten.
• Domestic travel: work related travel expenses can be claimed and reimbursed.
• Training: induction and in-service training including free Mandarin Chinese lessons. 
• Holiday: You are entitled to paid kindergarten holidays and Chinese public holidays. There is also option for you to take 10 days paid annual leave but in return you will be required to do some occasional work during kindergarten holidays (mainly to help with marketing activities for attracting new students).
• Job opportunities for eligible dependent spouse. Kindergarten tuition discount for eligible dependent children.  
• Additionally, being part of a large education group, there are better opportunities for career development and movement.