Primary Teacher Librarian - Shanghai China - August 2026
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School -North and East Asia
- Curriculum:
- Bilingual, Other, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Primary-Upper (8-11)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Primary Teacher Librarian
- August 2026 start
- Shanghai, China
- Salaries from about 26,500k RMB upwards a month depending on qualfiication and experience
- Benefits include a gratuity, airfare allowance, housing allowance, medical insurance, tuition for up to two staff children.
The Primary School Teacher Librarian is responsible to the Principal through the Director of Teaching and Learning (Lower Primary). The School librarian has the professional responsibility to live-out the purpose and values of the school in and out of the classroom.
The Primary School Teacher Librarian is both a teacher and an information specialist. The teacher librarian oversees the day-to-day operation of the Primary Library and is responsible for creating a stimulating educational environment. The teacher librarian leads the library team and works closely with other members of staff to plan, provide, and curate learning resources. The teacher librarian manages the physical and virtual library for Year 1 to 5 students, parents and teachers, ensuring resources permeate the school.
The School Librarian supports all students and teachers to progress and become better inquirers, consumers and creators of information. The teacher librarian models high impact teaching and works alongside other academic school leaders to further enhance and embed the school’s pedagogical vision.
All teachers contribute to the overall pastoral care of students. In addition, all teachers are required to demonstrate a commitment to the collective care of students and developing effective and respectful professional connections with other educators to enhance student learning. PLEASE ASK EDVECTUS FOR THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION.
All applicants must have the following education, skills and experience:
1. Bachelor’s degree or above;
2. Experience in a primary school library environment;
3. Minimum four years teaching experience;
4. International and bilingual school experience;
5. Cross-cultural work experience;
6. Teaching qualification, Librarian qualifications.
The school delivers the enhanced version of the Shanghai Curriculum combined with international curricula, ensuring a strong basis in both Chinese and English, as well as the development of a broad set of skills. The school brings together the best elements of Eastern and Western cultures and is known for their Chinese language and cultural programmes and co-Teacher/co-Principal structure.
With a lively expat community and bars, restaurants, night-life, shopping and culture to rival any large cosmopolitan city, Shanghai truly does offer something for everyone!
Please speak with your Edvectus consultant today about this amazing opportunity.
- August 2026 start
- Shanghai, China
- Salaries from about 26,500k RMB upwards a month depending on qualfiication and experience
- Benefits include a gratuity, airfare allowance, housing allowance, medical insurance, tuition for up to two staff children.
The Primary School Teacher Librarian is responsible to the Principal through the Director of Teaching and Learning (Lower Primary). The School librarian has the professional responsibility to live-out the purpose and values of the school in and out of the classroom.
The Primary School Teacher Librarian is both a teacher and an information specialist. The teacher librarian oversees the day-to-day operation of the Primary Library and is responsible for creating a stimulating educational environment. The teacher librarian leads the library team and works closely with other members of staff to plan, provide, and curate learning resources. The teacher librarian manages the physical and virtual library for Year 1 to 5 students, parents and teachers, ensuring resources permeate the school.
The School Librarian supports all students and teachers to progress and become better inquirers, consumers and creators of information. The teacher librarian models high impact teaching and works alongside other academic school leaders to further enhance and embed the school’s pedagogical vision.
All teachers contribute to the overall pastoral care of students. In addition, all teachers are required to demonstrate a commitment to the collective care of students and developing effective and respectful professional connections with other educators to enhance student learning. PLEASE ASK EDVECTUS FOR THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION.
All applicants must have the following education, skills and experience:
1. Bachelor’s degree or above;
2. Experience in a primary school library environment;
3. Minimum four years teaching experience;
4. International and bilingual school experience;
5. Cross-cultural work experience;
6. Teaching qualification, Librarian qualifications.
The school delivers the enhanced version of the Shanghai Curriculum combined with international curricula, ensuring a strong basis in both Chinese and English, as well as the development of a broad set of skills. The school brings together the best elements of Eastern and Western cultures and is known for their Chinese language and cultural programmes and co-Teacher/co-Principal structure.
With a lively expat community and bars, restaurants, night-life, shopping and culture to rival any large cosmopolitan city, Shanghai truly does offer something for everyone!
Please speak with your Edvectus consultant today about this amazing opportunity.
- Number Of Students:
- 650 pupils at Wuding School,1500 across 3 campuses
- Student Make Up:
- 40% International by passport, 60% Chinese nationals
- Regional Info:
- Shanghai is an international metropolis that is thriving and growing. Situated on the Yangtze River, it serves as the most influential economic, financial, international trade, cultural, science and technology center in East China. This is a modernised city and its multicultural flair attracts expatriates from far and wide enjoying the blend of cultures, the modern and the traditional , and the western and the eastern. Western customs and Chinese traditions intertwined and formed Shanghai's culture making it an exellent place to live and work.
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Benefits:
- Flights - allowance, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance
- Suited To:
- Climate -moderate
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 2.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60