Middle School PE Teacher – Chinese-Speaking
Shanghai, China | August 2027 Start
Do you believe that sport is about more than just winning? Are you passionate about inspiring young people to get active, develop confidence, build teamwork and discover what they are capable of?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated Middle School PE Teacher to join a highly regarded international bilingual school in Shanghai.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chinese-speaking PE specialist who loves working with young people, brings energy and creativity to their lessons and is passionate about developing a positive sporting culture.
We are looking for someone who can make every lesson engaging, encourage students of all abilities and help young people develop a lifelong love of physical activity.
The Role – Get Moving, Get Involved, Get Inspired!
You will play an important role in delivering an exciting and engaging Physical Education programme across the Middle School.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Delivering high-quality, engaging PE lessons to Middle School students.
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Planning and delivering a varied curriculum covering a range of sports and physical activities.
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Developing students' physical skills, fitness, coordination and confidence.
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Encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, resilience and healthy competition.
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Differentiating lessons to support students of different abilities and sporting interests.
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Promoting participation, inclusion and enjoyment of physical activity.
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Supporting school sports teams, fixtures, tournaments and extracurricular activities.
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Contributing to the wider sporting life and events programme of the school.
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Creating a safe, positive and motivating environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their best.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are keen to hear from a passionate PE specialist who:
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Is a native-level or fluent Chinese-speaking teacher.
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Holds a relevant degree in Physical Education, Sports Science or a related discipline.
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Has a recognised teaching qualification.
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Has experience teaching PE at Middle School or lower secondary level.
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Has a strong understanding of physical development and age-appropriate PE provision.
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Can confidently teach a variety of sports and physical activities.
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Is enthusiastic, approachable, energetic and highly motivated.
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Has excellent communication and classroom management skills.
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Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a wider school team.
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Is passionate about encouraging students of all abilities to participate and succeed.
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Experience within an international, bilingual or Chinese educational setting would be advantageous.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic international school community in Shanghai and make a real difference to students' physical education and overall development.
You will have the opportunity to bring your own ideas, develop exciting sporting opportunities and help create a culture where participation, achievement and enjoyment go hand in hand.
What's on Offer?
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An exciting teaching opportunity in Shanghai.
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A supportive and collaborative school environment.
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Opportunities to contribute to a vibrant extracurricular sports programme.
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Professional development and career growth opportunities.
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A competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience and contract.
Ready to Get in the Game?
If you are an enthusiastic PE teacher who can inspire, motivate and bring out the best in young people, we would love to hear from you!
Bring your energy, sporting passion and creativity. Help us get the next generation moving!
