Teacher of Early Years - February 2027

Location: Wuxi, China Start Date: February 2027 Age Group: Pre-Nursery Position: Early Years Teacher Help our youngest children become confident, curious and resilient learners through purposeful play, exploration and discovery. Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science, established through a partnership with King's College School, Wimbledon and Nanjing Foreign Language School, is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Early Years to join our Kindergarten from February 2027. As our Early Years provision grows, we are opening an additional Pre-Nursery class for children aged 2.5 to 3. Our classes bring together bilingual and international students, with small class sizes of 15–18 children and both Chinese and international educators working together in the classroom. Our approach is built around the belief that how children learn is as important as what they learn. Through play, inquiry and hands-on experiences, children develop confidence, independence, resilience, creativity and positive relationships. Learning takes place both indoors and outdoors, including in our four dedicated garden spaces, giving children daily opportunities to explore, experiment, make choices and learn by doing. Essential Requirements To be considered for this Early Years teaching position, candidates should have: - Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Years Education, Primary Education, Education, or a closely related field - Recognized teaching qualification, license or certification, such as UK QTS/EYTS/PGCE or an equivalent US, Canadian or Australian teaching credential - At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience - Experience with Pre-Nursery, Nursery or comparable Early Years age groups - Strong understanding of early childhood development - Experience with play-based, inquiry-led and child-centred learning - Experience within an international, bilingual, British or comparable Early Years setting - Able to meet Chinese work-permit requirements - Able to start in February 2027 What You’ll Be Doing - Create a warm, safe and stimulating environment for children aged 2.5 to 3 - Plan engaging learning through play, inquiry and exploration - Develop children's communication, early literacy, creativity, physical development and early mathematical understanding - Build confidence, independence, self-regulation and social skills - Observe children's development and plan appropriate next steps - Make effective use of indoor and outdoor learning environments - Work closely with Chinese and international colleagues - Build positive relationships with parents and families Why You’ll Love Working With Us - Time for Quality: A reasonable teaching workload gives you time for thoughtful planning, student support and collaboration - Wonderful Students: Teach enthusiastic, well-behaved students who are eager to learn and supportive of one another - Thriving Community: Join a vibrant school community with regular events, whole-school house activities and more than 300 co-curricular activities - Outstanding Facilities: Enjoy a 50-metre swimming pool, fitness centre, sports facilities, aquatics centre, landscaped gardens, on-site coffee shop, noodle bar and daily buffets - Staff and Family Life: Take part in a wide range of sporting, musical, cultural and social activities for faculty and families - Professional Growth: Access an excellent CPD programme with workshops and opportunities to contribute across the wider school - Ideal Location: Enjoy short commutes, excellent transport connections and easy access to Shanghai and other major Chinese cities About Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science opened in 2018 through a partnership between Nanjing Foreign Language School and King's College School, Wimbledon, with the support of the Wuxi local government. Since opening with 750 students, the school has grown to a community of just under 2,000 students. Located in Wuxi's Binhu District, the campus combines modern learning spaces with extensive facilities, including a multi-purpose auditorium, sports complex, 50-metre swimming pool, fitness centre, boathouse and landscaped grounds. Wuxi offers an attractive quality of life, with short commutes, lake scenery and excellent transport connections. The international airport is around 20 minutes from school, while high-speed rail connects Wuxi to Shanghai in approximately 44 minutes. Salary and Benefits - Highly competitive international school salary - Attractive housing allowance - Annual return airfare for employee and dependents - Comprehensive medical insurance for employee and dependents - Full tuition support for school-age children - Excellent professional development programme - Extensive staff facilities and community activities How to Apply We encourage early applications for this February 2027 appointment, as applications will be reviewed as they are received. This is a new position created as part of the expansion of our Early Years provision, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to help establish an additional Pre-Nursery class. For further information about the role or the school, please contact our Recruitment Partner Morgane at [email protected]. We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organization.