English Literature Teacher

12/14/2025

The English Literature Teacher will teach high school students using the AP framework, ensuring an engaging learning experience. Responsibilities include lesson preparation, student assessment, and providing constructive feedback to students and parents.

Salary

25000 - 28000 CNY

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Trusted advisor to 475+ schools and 80,000 students across the UK, and 1400 schools globally. Elevate is a fast growing international education company that attracts high performing individuals who want to make a difference to school students’ lives. Our presenters are current students and recent graduates who go into schools and deliver study skills seminars to improve student achievement. Our award winning seminars are delivered in over 1400 schools internationally. It is our belief and experience that any student can improve their marks by tapping into, replicating and using these study skills and techniques. Elevate Education is a past winner of the Nescafé Big Break Awards in 2002 and publisher of “Science of Student Success”, a study guide that has sold over 20,000 copies and takes readers into the minds of the top students. Elevate delivered a TEDx Talk in Tallinn, Estonia in 2014 expanding on our research into the habits of top performing students.

About the Role

We are looking for English Literature Teacher for an international school in Shanghai. This position is available from the upcoming 2026/27 academic year in August 2026.

About the school

This well-established private secondary school in Shanghai, operates three campuses with around 3,000 students and over 350 staff, and is widely regarded as one of the city’s leading private schools for academic quality and holistic education. Its international division delivers a rigorous U.S. Common Core–based curriculum and College Board–accredited AP courses in an English-speaking environment. Most students are Chinese nationals preparing for overseas universities, supported by strong counseling, a safe and caring community, and a wide range of co-curricular opportunities that foster both intellectual growth and personal development.

Job responsibilities

Teach the subject of English literature to high school students utilizing the AP framework and ensuring an engaging and enriching learning experience
Preparing lessons and lectures, tutoring techniques, designing and correcting assessments, and writing report comments
Collaboratively teach alongside fellow educators, actively contributing to the development and enhancement of the school's curriculum
Assess and monitor students’ progress and provide targets so that all learners can succeed and improve
Provide clear and constructive feedback to students and their parents and caregivers
Develop supportive and safe learning environments

Bachelor degree or above in the related subject
Teaching certificate
Two or more years teaching experience in the subject in higher education
Excellent communications skills
Good understanding of teaching in AP context

Salary and benefits

Monthly salary 25,000 to 28,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualifications
Monthly housing allowance of 6,000 RMB
Fully paid summer and winter holiday
Public holiday
Airfare reimbursement once a year up to 10,000 RMB each year
Medical insurance provided
Complimentary breakfast and lunch provided on campus

Key Skills

English LiteratureTeachingCurriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentFeedbackCommunication SkillsAP FrameworkLesson PlanningTutoring TechniquesCollaborative TeachingHolistic EducationStudent Progress MonitoringSafe Learning EnvironmentReport WritingCo-Curricular Activities