EYS/Primary Teacher (POTENTIAL ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER ROLE FOR RIGHT CANDIDATE)

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EYS/Primary Teacher

POTENTIAL ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER ROLE FOR RIGHT CANDIDATE

Location: Pudong, Shanghai, China

We’re looking to recruit an EYS/primary teacher to join our Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong, a Nord Anglia Education school.

THE SCHOOL

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong is an established and highly successful, boutique school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. 

Set within a green acre site, approximately 35 minutes from the heart of downtown Shanghai, we are an inclusive student-centred community which prides itself on strong relationships between students, colleagues and parents. 

Underpinned by our shared vision: ‘Together, we develop creative, confident and considerate learners, prepared for their futures’, we provide an education that is personalised to every student within our international community, meeting learning needs across all curriculum areas.

To learn more about our school, please visit http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/shanghai/pudong 

THE ROLE

Join our fast-paced international environment, and you will deliver the English National Curriculum in EYS/Primary, supplemented with elements of the International EYS/Primary Curriculum.  We are seeking an inspiring teacher who is passionate about nurturing positive learning experiences, with a commitment to high standards in provision, and ongoing professional development.  Positive home school partnerships are at the heart of our primary community; a commitment to fostering effective parent relationships is therefore essential.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a team player and passionate educator, committed to realising our school vision for every student in our care. You will possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification, and teaching experience. Committed and creative, you will be reflective on your own teaching and student outcomes, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative methods to raise the school’s level of achievement.

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for China including holding a bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum of two years teaching experience post qualifying.

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION

We are Nord Anglia Education, the world’s largest premium international schools organisation. Every day, our teachers and staff help thousands of students achieve more than they ever imagined possible.

Our schools focus on academic excellence, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness, enhanced by collaborations with world-class providers, innovative educational technology and a diverse range of opportunities encompassing events, expeditions and research opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and the highest safeguarding standards. All colleagues are valued for their skills and experience, without discrimination. Our fast-growing organisation empowers colleagues to shape their roles, embrace new challenges, and make a meaningful impact.

Founded in 1972 in the UK, we opened our first international school in Warsaw in 1992 and have since expanded worldwide. Joining Nord Anglia Education means becoming part of a global family of experts, with a leading international provider.

OUR SCHOOLS

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are ambitious for our students, our people, and our schools. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually.

We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, IMG Academy and King’s College London.

BENEFITS

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of 15,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia Education, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development to ensure our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, IMG Academy and UNICEF offer our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Master’s in International Education from King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
• A culture that is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

EMPLOYMENT START DATE: August 2026

JOB DECRIPTION:

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TO APPLY:

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. Please visit us online at https://careers.nordangliaeducation.com/

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.