High School English Teaching Jobs in Ningbo

Program Highlights

-Excellent salary: 17,000 RMB per month plus 3,000 RMB monthly housing allowance
-Teach students on a Monday to Friday schedule with evenings & weekends off
-Summer and winter holidays
-Friendly, supportive public school teaching environment

ESL Jobs in Ningbo

We are now holding interviews for English teachers to teach high school students at our public high school in Ningbo, eastern China. If you are a professional, enthusiastic teacher with an interest in an authentic Chinese school setting and can deliver learner-centred, engaging lessons, we would be interested in speaking with you.

Teachers will focus on English listening and speaking courses for Grade 10 and Grade 11 students, while also supporting students with English reading and academic writing. Lessons would be designed to foster a positive English-learning environment and provide students with more opportunities to improve their spoken English, confidence, and communication skills. Teachers are encouraged to use a variety of teaching methods and classroom activities to keep lessons active and engaging. Teachers will also work with the local Chinese
English teachers to support students’ progress.

All new teachers will receive training and support on arrival and will be introduced to the school, teaching expectations and daily working arrangements. Teachers will also take part in school activities, staff meetings, enrollment activities and trial lessons when required.

Classes are held during regular school hours. The current schedule is 16 classes per week, but this may be adjusted according to school arrangements. Teachers will work up to 40 hours per week, with no more than 20 classes per week.

Teach English in Ningbo

Ningbo is one of China’s oldest cities, but has gone through plenty of changes in recent years. It is an economic center and has become the most developed city in Zhejiang province, just South of Shanghai on the East coast. The city has wonderful natural, cultural landscapes and historical sites to visit. The Tainyi Chamber was built in 1516 and is said to be the oldest surviving library building in China.

The weather in Ningbo is subtropical with humidity and distinctive seasons. Ningbo also has a well-developed and easily accessible transportation system. The school is located in a high-class neighborhood with shopping, restaurants and movie theater within walking distance or a short taxi ride. This city is famous for its rich history and various cultures and it has been acclaimed as “the state of cultural relics”. As a prosperous city in Zhejiang Province, this is one of the most visited places in Eastern China by tourists.

Main Responsibilities

-Up to 40 working hours per week
-No more than 20 classes per week
-Current schedule is 16 classes per week (about 10.5 teaching hours), subject to adjustment according to school arrangements
-Each class is 40 minutes
-Students’ age group: 15 to 17 years old
-Class size: approximately 40 students
-Focus on teaching English listening and speaking courses to Grade 10 and Grade 11 students
-Teach English reading and academic writing to senior high school students
-Make suitable teaching plans according to students’ levels
-Create a positive English learning environment and help improve students’ spoken English
-Attend staff meetings, school activities, enrollment activities and trial lessons when required

Compensation

-Monthly salary: 17,000 RMB before tax
-Monthly housing allowance: 3,000 RMB before tax
-Winter and summer holiday pay: 6,000 RMB per month before tax
-11 days of Chinese public holidays plus school winter and summer holidays
-No additional personal paid annual leave
-Comprehensive medical and accident insurance provided
-Reimbursed residence permit and required medical check-up
-Promotion and career advancement opportunities within associated public schools
-Ongoing team-building activities organised by the school
-5,000 RMB airfare allowance paid upon contract completion
-Regular teaching training provided
-Legal ‘Z’ work visa

Requirements

-Native English speaker from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or South Africa
-Bachelor’s degree
-120 hour TEFL certificate (No TEFL? – We recommend INTESOL )
-Teaching experience required
-High school teaching experience preferred
-Professional, enthusiastic and culturally aware
-Lively, cheerful, outgoing and good at communication
-Willing to cooperate with local teachers and become involved in school life

There are no costs whatsoever for the entire recruitment process.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.