Upper Primary English Teacher at Wuxi Dipont School – $3,600–4,500/mo
Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science — a bilingual school established through a prestigious partnership between King’s College School, Wimbledon and Nanjing Foreign Language School — is looking for an outstanding Teacher of Primary English to join its Bilingual Division on a full-time basis from February 2027, based in Wuxi, China.
Job Description
Working with Upper Primary students, the successful teacher will nurture genuine confidence and capability in English across all four core skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The role sits within the school’s Bilingual Primary Programme and carries real responsibility for building the literacy foundations students need as they prepare for Secondary School.
- Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured English lessons tailored to Upper Primary learners
- Develop students’ vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and written communication skills
- Encourage accurate and confident use of English in both academic and everyday contexts
- Use ongoing assessment and constructive feedback to track individual progress and address learning needs
- Inspire a genuine love of books, stories and the wider English language
- Contribute actively to the pastoral, academic and co-curricular life of the Bilingual Division
The school’s student body is noted for its motivation and engagement, and the teaching workload is deliberately structured to allow meaningful time for lesson preparation, student support and professional collaboration.
Requirements
To be considered for this EFL/EAL teaching position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- A degree in English, English Language, English Literature, Primary Education or a closely related field
- A recognised teaching qualification — UK QTS/PGCE or an equivalent credential from the US, Canada or Australia
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant classroom teaching experience
- Demonstrated experience teaching English at Upper Primary level
- A strong understanding of Primary literacy development and English as an Additional Language (EAL) pedagogy
- Prior experience in an international, bilingual, British or comparable Primary school setting
- Eligibility to meet Chinese work-permit requirements
- Availability to commence the role in February 2027
Benefits
Wuxi Dipont offers a genuinely competitive package designed for international teaching professionals:
- Salary: $3,600–$4,500 per month, highly competitive by international school standards
- Housing allowance: attractive contribution towards accommodation costs
- Annual return airfare for the employee and dependents
- Comprehensive medical insurance for employee and dependents
- Full tuition support for school-age children of staff
- Excellent professional development programme with room to grow
- Daily buffet dining, an on-site coffee shop and noodle bar
- World-class campus facilities: 50-metre swimming pool, fitness centre, sports fields, aquatics centre and landscaped gardens
About the School & Location
Opened in 2018, Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science has grown from 750 students to a community of nearly 2,000. The modern campus in Wuxi’s Binhu District blends state-of-the-art learning spaces with a multi-purpose auditorium, sports complex, boathouse and extensive green grounds.
Wuxi itself is an internationally welcoming city with a high quality of life — lake scenery, a wealth of dining and entertainment options, and commute times of just 5–15 minutes for most staff. The international airport is around 20 minutes from the school, and high-speed rail connects Wuxi to Shanghai in approximately 44 minutes, opening up easy access to the wider region.
Early applications are strongly encouraged, as candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis ahead of the February 2027 start date.