Requirements
- Any 3-year University degree or higher
- Tefl/ Tesol or Celta certificate (not needed for B.Ed. degree)
- No teaching experience required
- Be between 20 to 60 years of age
- Valid passport with no criminal record
- Passport holders from UK, USA, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and South Africa are considered
Benefits
- Salaries start at 7500 RMB (after tax) up to 22 000 RMB for specialised roles
- Free furnished apartment and amenities or housing allowance
- Meal allowance or meals at school in some instances
- Flight bonus after completing contract
- Partially paid school holidays
- Medical and Accident insurance
- Options of only 20 hours of class per week
- Opportunity to save money due to low cost of living
- 1 or 2-year renewable contracts
- Students are disciplined with a good theoretical knowledge of English
Support
- School arranges work permit on your behalf in China
- Guidance on Z-visa application process
- Airport pick-up and hotel lodging for the 1st night
- Chinese Assistant Teacher to help with school matters
- Assistance with Sim card and opening of a bank account in China
Schools and locations
Various options and student age groups are available to fit your profile. These include public or private primary/ senior middle/ senior high schools. There are also International schools, English training schools, Kindergartens and in some cases, Universities to choose from. School terms start February/March and August/September, but there are usually some options available throughout the year.
China is a massive country. Feel free to mention if you would prefer a first-tier city like Beijing or Shanghai (although these might be more expensive) or a smaller city or town that is not as metropolitan.