Primary School Teacher

We are looking for a Primary School Teacher for an International school located in Guangzhou. This is a full-time position starting from the upcoming 2026-27 academic year in February 2026.

About the school

This international school, affiliated with a prestigious Chinese university, offers a unique opportunity for educators to work in a bilingual and multicultural environment that blends the strengths of Eastern and Western education. As one of the first schools in Mainland China to implement the Hong Kong DSE curriculum, it serves students primarily from Hong Kong and Macao, fostering a close-knit, academically driven community. Teachers benefit from strong professional support, modern teaching facilities, and the chance to be part of a mission-driven institution shaping the next generation of globally minded learners.

Job details

• Lead the class as the primary educator, fostering a safe, inclusive, and inquiry-rich classroom culture aligned with the IB Learner Profile.
• Plan, teach, and assess transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry integrating English language, mathematics, science, and social studies; embed key concepts, ATL skills, and opportunities for student agency.
• Deliver daily literacy and numeracy programs with differentiated instruction and ongoing formative assessment; design authentic summative tasks with clear success criteria.
• Maintain student portfolios and documentation of learning; provide timely, actionable feedback and support students in goal setting and reflection.
• Coordinate with the PYP Coordinator, grade team, and specialists to align the Programme of Inquiry, scope and sequence, and assessment practices; ensure vertical and horizontal articulation.
• Manage homeroom routines including attendance, timetabling, transitions, classroom agreements, and wellbeing checks; respond promptly to academic or behavioral concerns per school policy.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians via conferences (including student-led), reports, and agreed channels; be available for student conferences outside class time.
• Collaborate with specialists teachers to support diverse learners and integrate learning across subjects.
• Participate in planning meetings, professional learning, internal moderation, and school events (assemblies, exhibitions, celebrations of learning).

Job requirements

• Bachelor degree in education preferred
• More than three years relevant teaching experience
• IB teaching experience/certification is an asset

Salary and benefits

• Monthly salary of 25,000 to 30,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Relocation allowance of 2,000 RMB
• Annual flight allowance of up to 10,000 RMB
• Work Visa provided
• Summer and winter holidays
• National holidays
• Medical insurance
• Lunch and shuttle bus provided by the school
• Laptop provided by the school