Middle School ELA Teacher - Aug 2026

This school is a dynamic and ambitious private institution based in Beijing, offering a rich and structured learning environment where excellence, honour, community, and joy sit at the heart of everything they do. They are committed to providing a high-quality education that celebrates cultural diversity and prepares students to thrive in a globalised world. Staff are valued as genuine contributors to school life, and collaboration, professionalism, and a shared sense of purpose are central to the culture.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled English Language Arts Teacher to join their Chinese Track Middle School, working with students in Grades 7 to 9. The successful candidate will deliver vibrant and engaging ELA instruction across listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while actively contributing to the broader school community through collaboration, service, and participation.

In this role, you will foster a culture of reading and independent thinking, helping students to engage with a wide variety of texts including literature, poetry, and non-fiction. You will support English Language Learners by scaffolding background knowledge and developing academic vocabulary, whilst systematically building students' composition skills across narratives, research reports, literary analysis, and essays. Western teaching methodologies and collaborative learning approaches will be central to your classroom practice.

Beyond the classroom, you will work closely with colleagues to develop sound curricula, maintain regular communication with parents, and take an active role in departmental and whole-school activities.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Secondary Education or a closely related field (Master's degree preferred)
• A recognised teaching certification from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 3 years' experience teaching ESL, composition, and literature
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to plan, assess, and monitor student progress effectively
• A commitment to selecting texts and materials that reflect positive character values
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine enthusiasm for working in a multicultural environment
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to school life beyond the classroom

Benefits Package:

The school offers a competitive expatriate remuneration package with a salary range of 28,000 – 32,000 RMB per month, inclusive of housing allowance.

Additional benefits include:

• Relocation allowance: 6,000 RMB for a single teacher or 12,000 RMB for a family (when relocating from overseas)
• Home visit travel allowance: 12,000 RMB per year, paid at 1,000 RMB monthly
• Housing allowance: 3,000 – 6,000 RMB per month depending on family circumstances, with furnished apartments available within walking distance of the school
• Commercial insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance with worldwide coverage; the school covers 90% of the premium, plus life, accident, and critical illness cover
• Children's tuition: Free for the first child; 50–70% discount for the second child (subject to admissions requirements)
• Professional development: School-funded PD opportunities available to qualified teachers
• Annual pay review from the second year of employment, subject to performance
• Paid holidays: Winter and summer vacations plus Chinese statutory holidays
• Personal leave: 5 days per school year, with unused days reimbursed
• Family leave: Maternity (98 days), paternity (15 days), marriage (10 days), and bereavement leave