Teach in Shanghai, China
High School Philosophy Teacher
August 2026 start
A leading bilingual international school in Shanghai is seeking an inspiring and inquisitive High School Philosophy Teacher to join its faculty beginning in August 2026. The school provides a stimulating academic environment that blends international best practice with a strong focus on holistic development, global citizenship, and intellectual curiosity.
Why Join Our Client?
*Teach motivated, high-achieving students who are eager to explore ideas, ethics, and critical thinking.
*Work in modern, well-resourced classrooms and enjoy access to exceptional facilities across academics, arts, and athletics.
*Join a collaborative faculty culture that values inquiry, creativity, and innovative teaching practice.
*Benefit from a strong professional development programme, including workshops, conferences, coaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
*Experience life in one of the world’s most vibrant, international cities—rich in culture, food, arts, and global perspectives.
*Receive a competitive compensation package, including housing support, medical insurance, and annual flights (details provided to shortlisted candidates).
Key Responsibilities
- Teach high school Philosophy across various grade levels, potentially including advanced elective courses (e.g., Ethics, Theory of Knowledge–style, Logic, or Global Perspectives).
- Foster thoughtful discussion, respectful debate, and deep conceptual understanding.
- Use diverse assessment strategies to support and evaluate student learning.
- Contribute to curriculum development within the Humanities / Social Sciences department.
- Serve as a homeroom advisor and participate actively in the school’s pastoral care programme.
- Support student engagement through co-curricular activities such as debate, philosophy clubs, service learning, or academic competitions.
- Collaborate with colleagues and parents to maintain a positive, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant learning environment.
Qualifications & Experience
*Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy or a closely related field; Master’s degree preferred.
*Valid teaching qualification/certification.
*Successful experience teaching high school students, ideally in an international or bilingual school setting.
*Ability to guide students in analytical writing, reasoning, and ethical inquiry.
*Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional growth.
*Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Personal Attributes
- Passionate about helping young people develop critical thinking, empathy, and independent thought.
- Open-minded, flexible, and enthusiastic about working in a multicultural environment.
- Dedicated to fostering a classroom atmosphere of curiosity, respect, and intellectual engagement.
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Minimum Qualification Requirement: M.Ed, B.Ed or a relevant Bachelor's Degree with a Teaching Qualification
Experience:
3 Years
Type of Staff:
Male or Female can apply to this job
Must be western trained (USA, Canada, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa)
Must be a native speaker of English
Prefer candidates with international experience
Teachers with a degree but no teaching qualification are NOT accepted
Experienced teachers with no qualification are NOT accepted
Non-western trained teachers who have worked in an international educational institute before are NOT accepted
Additional:
**International teaching experience is beneficial
**Bilingual teacher preferred but not essential
**Able to support the school residential programme
**Able to supervise and/or lead co-curricular activity during activity time
**Able to lead pastoral programme
Salary Range:
A salary CNY (Chinese Yuan Renminbi) per month based on experience and qualification, 10-25 % Tax is applied
Housing:
Housing allowance of Based on application CNY (Chinese Yuan Renminbi) provided
Medical:
State/Public medical provided
Flights:
Flight(s) provided Annual
Bereavement Leave:
Bereavement leave given
Emergency Evacuation:
Emergency evacuation given
Contract Length:
2 years contract renewable on mutual agreement
Additional information:
**Professional development allowance
**FREE meals on working day
**Transport arrangements to school
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