Secondary Science; Chemistry Teacher - Suzhou

Position: Secondary Science (Chemistry) Teacher - Suzhou, China -  August 2026
A very well established independent international co-educational school located in Suzhou, is looking for an experienced teacher of Chemistry.

The successful candidate must have the following education, skills and experience:

• A degree and recognised teaching qualification, postgraduate Diploma/Higher degree in education is preferred

• Evidence of relevant continual professional development

• A minimum of 3 years classroom experience

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the curriculum

• Awareness of current pedagogy and curriculum development

• An ability to promote each student’s learning through constant formative assessment within the classroom

• Sound subject knowledge in Chemistry and measured success in its implementation

• Understanding and commitment to safeguarding students

• Involvement in co curricular programmes

• Experience of working in an international school is preferred

• Experience of teaching inquiry, and having a good understanding of what this means/ looks like in the classroom is preferred

• Passionate about working with children and an ability to engage them in the process of learning

• Ability to listen to others (children, parents and colleagues) always showing respect for their ideas

• An understanding and excitement about working with people from all around the world

• Patience and flexibility in the work place, always showing willing to try new things

• Ability to proactively solve issues that arise

• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with everyone in the school community

With an emphasis on a high standard of UK based education embracing the development of qualities to nurture well rounded young global citizens, the school demands personal and professional attributes that reflect sound and up to date teaching methods alongside an ability to deliver effectively in a multicultural and multi-national landscape.

The school offers an internationally flavoured UK primary curriculum, enhanced further by its IGCSE and IB diploma courses in the secondary department. Applicants are required to offer degree based teaching qualifications supplemented by several years of relevant experience. For this position it is imperative that the applicant has experience of IGCSE and/or IB DP delivery.

The school caters for just under 1000 international children, almost cleaved equally between Western cohorts and Asian nationals with a larger representation from Korea; they are educated in a rich and diverse educational setting from foundation level to Year 13, enjoying the enviable benefits of a wide range of academic and sporting facilities which include the usual array of spacious and technologically advanced classrooms, specialist rooms, large sports areas of gymnasiums, pool, running tracks, fields and more and not to mention the new media centre, large auditorium and libraries.

The position offers an attractive expatriate salary and employment package including Western style housing, medical insurance, flights, shipping allowances and utility bill allowances.

This is an exciting opportunity to divert the development of your flourishing professional career within a working environment that is challenging and equally rewarding,  embracing a culture and country that will unveil so many hidden treasures and delights. Contact your local Edvectus advisor for more information about this career role and other wonderful options.