head of english - aug 2025 - jiangsu, china.

Nantong is a prefecture-level city in the southeast of Jiangsu Province, located on the northern bank of the Yangtze River. A vital port city, Nantong borders Shanghai, Suzhou and Wuxi to the south across the river and the East China Sea to the east. The current permanent resident population of Nantong is 7.7 million and has a long-standing history dating back to AD 956. Called the "first city in modern China", it is the birthplace of the first normal school, textile school, embroidery school, meteorological station and the first non-governmental museum. The Nantong-Shanghai railway opened in 2020 and provides a link south to Shanghai (about 1 - 1.5h). The Nantong Metro recently opened its first line in September 2022. Nantong also boasts some excellent local and foreign cuisine; there is something for every taste however conservative or adventurous.

School Requirements

• Fully qualified with a minimum of 5 years of experience and previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience in an international setting is welcome as is experience in multilingual environments, and in the UK state or private sectors.
• Ability to administer and develop a curriculum
• Know how to make effective personalised provision for the children you teach especially those for who English is an additional language.
• Know and understand the roles of colleagues with specific responsibilities, including those with responsibilities for learners with SEN and disabilities and other individual learning needs.
• Passionate about their subject and can inspire children in the classroom.
• A willingness to work hard and the flexibility needed in a growing school.
• Experience of boarding schools is desirable
• Understanding of bilingual educational system
• Can work under pressure and to clear timelines while focusing on the bigger picture
• Technical literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Can join an already established project and work seamlessly with various other stakeholders.
• Have clear communication skills with children and parents and can confidently promote the School within the wider community
• Can quickly forge strong working relationships with colleagues
• Are able to accept the support of any mentors within the school, the group or Central Office as a whole
• Can adapt and work with changing circumstances with positivity, confidence and a can-do spirit at all times
• Strong mind-set for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations.

Salary and Benefits

• Excellent salary - the overseas package provided by this school enables a very high quality of life and savings opportunities
• Accommodation
• Annual flights provided for post holder and dependents
• Free tuition for up to 2 dependents
• Medical cover for post holder and dependents
• Relocation allowance
• Laptop provided
• 2 year contract
• Opportunities for career progression within a global organisation