Secondary Science & Humanities Teacher - Chongqing, China - August 2026
- Country:
- China
- Region:
- School -North and East Asia
- Curriculum:
- IB - MYP, IB- Diploma, IB- PYP, United Kingdom
- Level:
- Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 01 August 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Secondary Science & Humanities teacher
- Experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE Humanities-based courses and Sciences is preferred.
- Chongqing, China
- August 2026
- Competitive salary from about RMB 25650 upwards plus benefits including airfare (for teacher only), housing, medical insurance (for teacher and dependants), and professional development.
They are looking for candidates with the following education, skills and experience:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Teaching certification (PGCE, state certification, or equivalent)
• Several years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with international curricula (IB, IGCSE, etc.)
• International school teaching experience preferred
• Background in EAL or additional language teaching advantageous
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Experience integrating technology in teaching practices
• Team player with a passion for inclusive and stimulating education
The school offers a co-educational, international education (based on the English national curriculum, leading to IGCSE exams and then the IB Diploma) to pupils from pre-school up to aged 18. Instruction is in English, and Chinese (which is given equal importance) - a bilingual curriculum and the school has Western and Chinese co-principals and Western teachers co-teaching with Chinese teachers. There is also a wide variety of co-curricular activities on offer.
Chongqing is a rapidly growing city in South-Western China - in fact, it's the fastest growing city on the planet! This is a booming city offering good salaries to expat workers but with a lower cost of living. With all the amenities and attractions of any large Western city Chongqing has much to offer.
Please contact Edvectus.
- Experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE Humanities-based courses and Sciences is preferred.
- Chongqing, China
- August 2026
- Competitive salary from about RMB 25650 upwards plus benefits including airfare (for teacher only), housing, medical insurance (for teacher and dependants), and professional development.
They are looking for candidates with the following education, skills and experience:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Teaching certification (PGCE, state certification, or equivalent)
• Several years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with international curricula (IB, IGCSE, etc.)
• International school teaching experience preferred
• Background in EAL or additional language teaching advantageous
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Experience integrating technology in teaching practices
• Team player with a passion for inclusive and stimulating education
The school offers a co-educational, international education (based on the English national curriculum, leading to IGCSE exams and then the IB Diploma) to pupils from pre-school up to aged 18. Instruction is in English, and Chinese (which is given equal importance) - a bilingual curriculum and the school has Western and Chinese co-principals and Western teachers co-teaching with Chinese teachers. There is also a wide variety of co-curricular activities on offer.
Chongqing is a rapidly growing city in South-Western China - in fact, it's the fastest growing city on the planet! This is a booming city offering good salaries to expat workers but with a lower cost of living. With all the amenities and attractions of any large Western city Chongqing has much to offer.
Please contact Edvectus.
- Number Of Students:
- 420
- Regional Info:
- Chongqing is a large city west of Shanghai and about 4 hours south-east of Chengdu. Along with Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin, the city is under the direct control of the central government and not governed as part of a province. Chongqing is easily accessible to the rest of China and has an international airport and three train stations. Within the city itself, there is a rapid transport system that includes a monorail and subway system. There is plenty to see and do in Chongqing including the Three Gorges Museum, a cable car ride over the Yangtze River, a Yangtze River cruise, Hot Springs (such as the Northern Hot Springs Park, Tianci Hot Springs and Southern Hot Springs Park), as well as a large selection of shops, restaurants and bars to experience. Outside Chongqing, notable tourist attractions are Dazu Rock Carvings three hours west, Dafo Temple - about two hours north of Chongqing, Fengdu Ghost Town which is about three hours north-east of Chongqing, Wanzhou Qinglong Waterfall and Three Natural Bridges. Chongqing has a humid climate and warm – hot summers (with temperatures that go up to about 33 degrees) and mild winters. For more information please see the following: Chongqing - China's Secret Metropolis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXQOBM37MH0 A Bird's Eye View of Chongqing, China https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5OXcsHydPY Chongqing Expat Club http://www.cqexpat.com/ Expat Guide Chongqing for Working and Living in Chongqinghttps://www.internations.org/chongqing-expats/guide Edvectus recruiter, Hannah Brant, writes about her expat life in China: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/glimpse-expat-life-china-hannah-brant?published=t Edvectus’ Lisa Ichane’s top 5 highlights of China: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/china-week-edvectus-my-top-5-highlights-lisa-ichane-davenport-?trk=prof-post Edvectus recruiter, Anda Banks’ journey to China: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-life-journey-took-me-china-anda-banks?published=u https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/london/chongqing
- Tax Rate:
- Taxes typically 16-25%
- Housing:
- 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom
- Benefits:
- Flights- 2x every year, Flights- every 2 years, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Housing- allowance, Medical or Health insurance, Professional development allowance, Transport to/from school, Tuition - free for dependants
- Suited To:
- Activity-typical land sporting types, Climate - warmer, Climate -moderate, Holiday destination - not typical, Infrastructure - Moderately developed, Unmarried partners - suitable, Urban, Westernised - moderately, Women - not restrictive
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 0.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 60