Dehong Xi’an School
English teacher at a primary school
“Primary English Teacher (Maternity Cover: Nov 2026 – Mar 2027)”
English abroadXi’an · China
Pay not published
Before you apply
- A visa and work permit process as required by Chinese law.
- Mother tongue or near-native fluency in English.
- PGCE or equivalent.
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant or specialist subject.
- At least two years teaching inquiry-based learning or the PYP at elementary level.
- Appointment subject to identity checks, criminal record checks, references and a work permit.
- Mother tongue or near-native English speakers with a relevant degree, PGCE or equivalent and two years’ PYP experience
About this job
Dehong Xi’an School is hiring English teachers for its classrooms in Xi’an.
Who can apply
Native or native-level English
Mother tongue or near-native English speakers with a relevant degree, PGCE or equivalent and two years’ PYP experience
- Language
Mother tongue or near-native fluency in English
- Degree
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant or specialist subject.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant/specialist subject area
- Teaching certificate
- PGCE or equivalent.
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or equivalent
- Experience
- At least two years teaching inquiry-based learning or the PYP at elementary level.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in teaching inquiry-based learning (or PYP curriculum) within Elementary school
- Also asked for
- Appointment subject to identity checks, criminal record checks, references and a work permit.
All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Chinese law.
Pay and payment terms
Details to confirm: How pay is worked out, Payment schedule, Payment method, Bonuses, Cancellations and no-shows, Employment and pay terms
- How pay is worked out
- The posting does not explain how pay is calculated.
- Payment schedule
- The payment schedule is not specified.
- Payment method
- The payment method is not specified.
- Bonuses
- The posting does not confirm any bonuses.
- Cancellations and no-shows
- Cancellation and no-show payment terms are not specified.
- Employment and pay terms
- The posting does not confirm employee or contractor status.
The school
- The day
- Leads or supports at least one co-curricular activity.
Lead and/or support a minimum of one (1) co-curricular activity
Details to confirm: The classroom, Materials, Support
- The classroom
- The classroom is not described.
- Materials
- The posting does not say which teaching materials are provided.
- Support
- Staff support is not described.
General teaching guidance
General advice, not the employer’s requirements. Check the posting for how this role works.
Get to know the learners, the curriculum and the school’s routines before planning the first lesson. Clear instructions, a manageable task and a way to check understanding are useful at any age. Find out who supports teaching and safeguarding, and how planning and marking fit into the timetable. Confirm housing, visa support and relocation arrangements separately; these are employer-specific.
Good to know before you apply
Details to confirm: How applying works, The demo lesson, Onboarding, Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips
- How applying works
- Application steps are not listed. Follow the employer’s current instructions.
- The demo lesson
- The posting does not say whether a demo lesson is required.
- Onboarding
- Initial training and preparation are not described.
- Your first weeks
- The first weeks in the role are not described.
- Peak hours
- Peak teaching hours are not specified.
- The first month
- The first month’s workload and support are not described.
- Tips
- No additional role-specific advice is published.
How to apply
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- Apply on the employer’s own page. Your application goes to the employer.
- Check the interview or demo requirements and ask when you can expect a response if the posting does not say.
Never pay to apply, to train or to be placed.
The original posting is quoted below.
From the job posting
This position is based in Xi'an, China, and is a maternity cover from November 2026 to March 2027.
Questions to ask the employer
- Is housing provided or an allowance paid, and when do I first see the flat?
- Which visa will the school sponsor, and how long does the process usually take?
- How many teaching periods a week, and how much planning time in the timetable?
- When is the first salary paid after I arrive, and is there a settling-in payment?
- Is there a co-teacher or an assistant, and who do I go to for classroom help?
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