High School Maths and Statistics Teacher
Shenzhen, China
Start Date: August 2025
School Curriculum: Schools own / AP
The Group
BASIS International & Bilingual Schools is a rapidly growing network of schools in China known for academic excellence and innovation. Their first school opened in Shenzhen in 2015 and since then they have opened more schools in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu and Wuhan.
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The BASIS mission is to provide students with transformative early childhood and K -12 education. With the cutting-edge BASIS Curriculum, through exceptional teaching and faculty mentoring, they will produce graduates who have broad intellectual capabilities, international perspectives, critical thinking proficiency, and creative problem-solving skills to be leaders in their future academic and professional lives.
BASIS students consistently gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, such as Harvard, Princeton, Oxford, MIT, and Cornell, with nearly 100% of graduates accepted into Top 50 U.S. universities and other similarly rated universities in the UK and Canada.
Teaching in China with this school group offers many unique benefits and opportunities. Teachers enjoy excellent facilities and resources, a higher standard of living with perks such as paid housing, and the opportunity to explore and continue their own learning as part of a new culture and geographic area. The group's network of schools in China is rapidly growing offering excellent opportunity for growth, promotion and development
BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen
BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen opened in the fall of 2020, and became the first bilingual school in the network. Teachers and students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities including a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, track and field, soccer field, Apple computer lab, theater, science labs, and plentiful flexible space. In 2025 the school will celebrate its first graduating class of seniors.
This campus is a true reflection of the multi-national team of teachers who work together to build an environment where students and faculty thrive, and global perspectives are developed and cultivated.
Living and Working in Shenzhen
Located in the expat-friendly suburb of Shekou, there are numerous Western restaurants, grocery stores, IMAX movie theaters with current releases in English, and shopping opportunities close to the school. Shenzhen itself is a wonderful planned city filled with plants and shrubbery on the coast in the warmer southern climate of China. Additionally, the area has easy access by car or ferry to Hong Kong and other Chinese cities, such as Macao, Zhuhai, and Guangzhou.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
- Bachelor's degree in your subject area (Elementary and Early Education degrees are also highly valued for Pre-K through Grade 5).
- Previous experience within an EAL setting
- Demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence.
- Open to new ideas in teaching.
- Knowledgeable, passionate, and believe in transforming education.
- Able to motivate students to reach their highest potential, while also elevating own skills through peer collaboration and a culture where learning is of the greatest importance.
- Flexibility is important as well as strong relationship building skills and an ability to build a strong school community.
Salary and Benefits
The BASIS benefits package is competitive, and they offer unparalleled support to expatriate staff:
- Salary from approx. $55-65k USD per annum (360 - 420k RMB), more for leadership roles
- Competitive Salary: Reflective of your education and experience.
- Global Health Coverage: Including coverage in the U.S. for American citizens.
- Housing: Provided furnished accommodation or a housing allowance.
- Retirement Benefits: Receive an annual retirement bonus equal to 10% of your annual salary .
- Travel Benefits: Paid travel to and from China at the start and end of your contract, plus an annual travel allowance.
- Relocation Support: Moving allowance and comprehensive assistance with visa, work permit and residence permit arrangements.
- Free School Meals: Say goodbye to meal planning-enjoy delicious, complimentary breakfast and lunch on campus.
- Full BASIS Tuition Waiver: Enrol up to two school-aged children per teacher, or up to three children per teaching couple, with free tuition. (ideally Primary-aged due to accelerated curriculum)
- Savings Potential: Maximize your earnings with our comprehensive benefits package, low cost of living, and competitive salary-allowing you to save significantly while living and working in China.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within our growing global network
