Teacher of IGCSE English (EFL)

Location: Wuxi, China

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Age Group: Secondary School

Curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE

Subject: English as a Foreign Language

Help students build the confidence, accuracy and fluency they need to succeed in English and use the language effectively across their academic lives.

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science, established through a partnership with King's College School, Wimbledon and Nanjing Foreign Language School, is seeking an outstanding Teacher of IGCSE English (English as a Foreign Language) to join the school as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will teach English as a Foreign Language at IGCSE level, supporting students in developing strong reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, together with the academic language needed to succeed across the curriculum.

This is an opportunity to work with motivated students in a high-performing bilingual and international school environment, helping them build the language skills and confidence required for IGCSE examinations and future academic study.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this English teaching position, candidates should have:

• Degree in English, English Language, Linguistics, Education, or a closely related field
• Recognized teaching qualification, license or certification, such as UK QTS/PGCE or an equivalent US, Canadian or Australian teaching credential
• At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience
• Experience teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) at Secondary level
• Experience preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE English as a Foreign Language or a comparable examination curriculum
• Strong understanding of second-language acquisition and academic English development
• Experience teaching within an international, bilingual, British or comparable Secondary school environment
• Able to meet Chinese work-permit requirements
• Able to join the school as soon as possible

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured IGCSE English as a Foreign Language lessons
• Develop students' skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening
• Build students' academic vocabulary, grammar, accuracy and fluency
• Prepare students effectively for Cambridge IGCSE English as a Foreign Language examinations
• Use assessment and feedback to identify individual needs and support progress
• Help students develop the confidence to use English successfully across their wider academic studies
• Contribute to the wider academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of the school

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Time for Quality: A reasonable teaching workload gives you time for thoughtful planning, student support and collaboration
• Wonderful Students: Teach enthusiastic, well-behaved students who are eager to learn and supportive of one another
• Thriving Community: Join a vibrant school community with regular events, whole-school house activities and more than 300 co-curricular activities
• Outstanding Facilities: Enjoy a 50-metre swimming pool, fitness centre, sports facilities, aquatics centre, landscaped gardens, on-site coffee shop, noodle bar and daily buffets
• Staff and Family Life: Take part in a wide range of sporting, musical, cultural and social activities for faculty and families
• Professional Growth: Access an excellent CPD programme with workshops and opportunities to contribute across the wider school
• Ideal Location: Enjoy short commutes, excellent transport connections and easy access to Shanghai and other major Chinese cities

About Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science

Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science opened in 2018 through a partnership between Nanjing Foreign Language School and King's College School, Wimbledon, with the support of the Wuxi local government. Since opening with 750 students, the school has grown to a community of just under 2,000 students.

Located in Wuxi's Binhu District, the campus combines modern learning spaces with extensive facilities, including a multi-purpose auditorium, sports complex, 50-metre swimming pool, fitness centre, boathouse and landscaped grounds.

Wuxi offers an attractive quality of life, with short commutes, lake scenery and excellent transport connections. The international airport is around 20 minutes from school, while high-speed rail connects Wuxi to Shanghai in approximately 44 minutes.

Salary and Benefits

• Highly competitive international school salary
• Attractive housing allowance
• Annual return airfare for employee and dependents
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employee and dependents
• Full tuition support for school-age children
• Excellent professional development programme
• Extensive staff facilities and community activities

How to Apply

This is an immediate / ASAP appointment, and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as interviews may be conducted and an appointment made as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about the role or the school, please contact our Recruitment Manager Emily at emily.wang@dipont.com.

We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization.