Music Teacher

Shanghai Concord Academy opened first campus in September, 2018, located in Shanghai, Xuhui District with access to the Former French Concession within 15 minutes. It currently has around 150 students and continues to grow. Concord Academy covers 4 year group ranges from Pre-Nursery to Year 1 (Ages 2-6), it is a feeder school for its prestigious sister school, Shanghai Concord Bilingual School, which opened its doors in September, 2017.

Concord Academy provides a fusion of Chinese and English curriculum (Shanghai 2nd Curriculum Reform + Early Years Foundation Stage - EYFS), which is in accordance with the future international development trends. Concord Academy has 2 key curriculum drivers; STEM and reading, both of which permeate throughout the curriculum. Concord Academy is committed to developing staff professionally and invests in training and development frequently. Our motto for all: IMAGINE, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE.

As we continue to grow, we’ll open our second campus in Changning district in this coming August near the area of Hongqiao and Gubei Business Center. We are looking for more experienced and passionate Music Teacher to join our fantastic Concord Academy team as the foundation members, starting from August, 2019. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, energetic and committed Early Years educators or leaders, who are prepared to embrace the internationalised approach of a school that seeks to combine the very best of Chinese and English education systems.

We offer:

Housing Allowance:   RMB 8,000-9,000

Medical insurance

Annual return flights

Bonus at the end of the 2-year contract 

Exact salary will be determined by qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Candidates will have:

Appropriate degree, with PGCE, or other teaching qualification giving QTS 

2-3 years’ teaching experience

A good understanding of curriculum developments in the specific subject area  

An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance 

Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children.  

Effective communication and engagement with children and their families.  

Experience/confidence to teach across the age range of 2-6.

A clean International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) and no question regarding suitability to work with children

Please click 'Apply' button to send your CV and Letter of Introduction and successful applicants will be invited to take up their position mid/late August, 2019 and will be assisted fully with all relocation requirements, including visa and work permits where necessary. A program of induction will also take place.