Primary School Teacher
About This Role
Welcome to Harrow Shanghai! We are an esteemed international school following the British curriculum, situated in one of the most vibrant cities globally.
Our institution provides an independent British education from Early Years to Upper Sixth within a state-of-the-art campus located just 35 minutes from the city's center. Shanghai offers a dynamic lifestyle, filled with energy and opportunity.
Opened in September 2016, our school has rapidly become one of China's top international institutions. Working at Harrow is truly rewarding. Our students are engaged, ambitious, and diligent; their families are incredibly supportive, and our staff is dedicated and closely-knit. The sense of community here is remarkable. Our students consistently achieve impressive results both academically and in extracurricular activities, gaining admission to many of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Oxbridge. Over the past four years, our Upper Sixth graduates have averaged nearly 75% A*/A grades across all A Levels, with commendable IGCSE results and significant progress among our younger learners.
However, Harrow's focus extends beyond just academic excellence. Our students thrive in various areas, including music, drama, sports, and the arts, while also engaging in service to the local community.
Position Available
The School is currently looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to start in August 2025. The successful candidate will serve as a class teacher for Years 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 and should have experience with these age groups. We seek educators who are passionate about teaching, keen to develop literacy skills, capable of challenging diverse student abilities, and who enjoy working with children. Preference will be given to teachers who have training and experience in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, or the US.
Benefits
Successful candidates can anticipate a competitive salary, a performance-related bonus, accommodation, medical and flight benefits, as well as full remission of tuition fees for up to two children.
In addition, being part of the AISL Harrow Group of schools, which collaborates closely with Harrow London and is undergoing rapid expansion, offers excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement, particularly through the recently established AISL Academy for Professional Learning and a variety of accredited courses in partnership with UCL.
How to Apply
To apply, please fill out our application form by clicking on the 'Apply via the WhatSchool platform.' button.
For any inquiries regarding the position or your application, please contact hr_recruitment@harrowshanghai.cn or reach out directly to the Head Master, Alex Reed, at Alexander.reed@harrowshanghai.cn.
Interviews will be conducted online or in London on November 25th or 26th.
Application deadline: Friday, November 8th. Please note that the School reserves the right to make appointments before this deadline, and we often act swiftly.
Harrow Shanghai prioritizes the safety of the children in our care. Ensuring their welfare is our foremost concern. All members of the School community are expected to adhere to our Child Protection policies and complete necessary safeguarding checks.