Gold Star TEFL Recruitment is interviewing four primary and secondary English teachers for a bilingual school in Shanghai. The school follows a British-curriculum approach and serves primary students ages 6–12 and secondary students ages 12–18.

Start date: January 2027

Responsibilities

  • Teach English to primary or secondary students
  • Plan learner-centered lessons that build confidence, literacy, communication, and independent thinking
  • Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback
  • Work collaboratively with teaching colleagues and school staff
  • Participate in meetings, school activities, and professional development
  • Contribute to the school’s academic and pastoral programs

Teachers work Monday–Friday from 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m., with approximately 15–20 teaching sessions of 45 minutes each week.

Requirements

  • Native English speaker from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Ireland
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • PGCE, QTS, or an equivalent recognized teaching qualification
  • At least two years of relevant teaching experience
  • Strong classroom-management and communication skills
  • Professional, organized, culturally aware, and collaborative

The advertisement states that applicants requiring school places for dependent children cannot currently be considered because staff-child places are limited.

Compensation and Benefits

  • 25,000–36,000 RMB per month, depending on experience
  • Housing allowance
  • Flight allowance
  • Medical insurance
  • Fully paid Chinese national holidays
  • Fully paid winter and summer holidays
  • Professional development and career-development opportunities

How to Apply

Email Jim at job@goldstarteachers.com with a covering letter, resume, recent professional photo, passport photo-page scan, degree and teaching-certificate scans, and any location preferences. You may also use the Gold Star application page.

The source advertisement displays both DES9J and DES8J as reference numbers. Identify the Shanghai bilingual-school position clearly and confirm the correct reference number when applying.