Liozut Education works closely with leading educational institutions to provide teaching opportunities worldwide for education professionals and university gap-year students.

Recruitment

Application deadline: Sunday, 22 August 2010.

We are working closely with several Cambridge International Centres located in various cities in China, including Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuxi, and Foshan. We have the following full-time IGCSE and A-level teaching vacancies at the Centres starting in February and September 2010:

• Teacher of Mathematics
• Teacher of Physics
• Teacher of Chemistry
• Teacher of Business Studies
• Teacher of Economics
• Teacher of Biology
• Teacher of Geography
• Teacher of Thinking Skills
• Teacher of Art and Design
• Teacher of Computer Science
• Teacher of History
• Teacher of English

Please note that the minimum contract length for any listed position is one year.

The teacher's responsibilities will involve:

• Teaching up to 20 relevant IGCSE and A-level subject lessons (each lasting 40 minutes) per week in English following the CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) course syllabus and keeping an accurate attendance record for each lesson,
• Assigning appropriate homework to the students and marking it in a prompt manner,
• Keeping an accurate record of the students' learning progress and preparing their periodic school reports (twice per term),
• Attending school meetings as requested (e.g. parents’ meetings, staff meetings, promotional events, etc.),
• Participating in and/or helping organise extracurricular activities for the students, and
• Providing reference letters and guidance services to the students for their university applications.

We are looking for individuals who have:

• University Bachelor degree or above in the relevant subject,
• An open mind to different cultures,
• High commitment to teaching excellence,
• Good teamwork skills,
• Native English and/or Mandarin Chinese Language (fluent in English),
• Relevant teaching experience (preferred), and
• Teaching certificate (preferred).

This opportunity comes with:

• Highly competitive salary,
• Accommodation allowance,
• Reimbursement for one round-trip international airfare an annum,
• Medical coverage,
• Paid holidays,
• Free health check on arrival, and
• Visa extension fees.

The application procedure is:

1. Submit online application,
2. Attend interviews, and
3. Demonstrate lessons.

Background Information

1. The Cities
   

   Shanghai

   Considered by many as the 'new epicentre of the business world', Shanghai is not only the financial capital of China, but also home to more than 150,000 expatriates and over 300 of the Forbes 500 companies. With a highly developed infrastructure, low cost of living and low tax rates, Shanghai has rapidly grown into a modern metropolitan paradise that offers residents and tourists alike an environment that is truly world-class and unforgettable. Merging the very best of both east and the west, Shanghai has it all: arts, entertainment and nightlife, restaurants, business, and sports, whatever you want, you most likely can find it in Shanghai. The school is located in the centre of one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest developing cities – Shanghai. (Learn more.)

   Hangzhou

   Located 180 kilometres (112 mi) southwest of Shanghai, as of 2004 the entire Hangzhou Region or Prefecture-level city had a registered population of 6.4 million people. The urban agglomeration of the Hangzhou metropolitan area has a resident population of 3.9319 million as of 2003, of which 2.6367 million are permanent residents. There are 1.91 million residents in the six urban core districts. As one of the most renowned and prosperous cities of China for much of the last 1,000 years, Hangzhou is also well-known for its beautiful natural scenery, with the West Lake as the most well-known location. (Learn more.)

   Guangzhou

   Guangzhou is a port on the Pearl River, navigable to the South China Sea, and is located about 120 km (75 miles) northwest of Hong Kong. As of the 2000 census, the city has a population of 6 million, and a metropolitan population of roughly 8.5 million (though some estimates are as high as 15.3 million) making it the most populous city in the province and the third most populous metropolitan area in mainland China. The official estimate of the metropolitan area's population at end 2006 by the provincial government was 9,754,600. Guangzhou's urban land area is the third largest in China, ranking only after Beijing and Shanghai. (Learn more.)

   Shenzhen

   Shenzhen's novel and modern cityscape is the result of the vibrant economy made possible by rapid foreign investment since the late 1970s, when it was a small fishing village. Since then, foreign nationals have invested more than US$30 billion for building factories and forming joint ventures. It is now reputedly one of the fastest growing cities in the world.Being southern China's major financial centre, Shenzhen is home to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange as well as the headquarters of numerous high-tech companies. Shenzhen is also the second busiest port in mainland China, ranking only after Shanghai. (Learn more.)

   Wuxi

   Wuxi is an old city in Jiangsu province. Split into halves by Lake Taihu, Wuxi borders Changzhou to the west and Suzhou to the east. The northern half looks across to Taizhou to the north over the Yangtze River, while the southern half also borders the province of Zhejiang to the south. Wuxi earned its nickname “Pearl of Lake Tai” because it’s built on the shore of Lake Tai with beautiful sceneries. Wuxi was also dubbed "little Shanghai" because of its close proximity to the city and its fast urbanization and booming economy. (Learn more.)

   Foshan

   Foshan is a prefecture-level city in central Guangdong province. The city has jurisdiction over an area of about 3,840 km² and a population of 5.4 million of which 1.1 million reside in the city proper. The town of Foshan is many centuries old. It is famous for its porcelain industry. Now it is the third largest city in Guangdong. The city is relatively affluent when compared to other Chinese cities, and it is home to many large private enterprises. Foshan recently has seen a transformation brought by China's booming economy. Foshan is also famous for its numerous Wing Chun schools where many come to train and spar. (Learn more.)

2. The Schools
   
   The schools we are working with are Cambridge International Centres in China authorised by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) to teach A-level and IGCSE courses. Courses at the schools are carried out both in English and Chinese, directed by the CIE syllabus and using CIE approved teaching materials for all A-level and IGCSE subjects. To ensure that the students benefit from the essence of both eastern and western teaching methods and styles, the schools have both highly qualified foreign English-speaking teachers and Chinese bilingual teachers working together within each subject area. The leavers' destinations include the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Imperial College, London School Of Economics & Political Science, The John Hopkins University, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, University of Melbourne, and National University of Singapore. All these outstanding results are a real credit to the schools' teachers and students' cooperative aspirations and efforts.

3. A-Level in China
   
   A-level – the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level is the 'gold standard' of CIE qualifications, and recognized by universities worldwide. Good A-level grades can be a key to admission into all of the world’s major Anglophone universities. In some countries, A-level qualifications can even earn students advanced credit, sometimes resulting in up to one full year of course credit. The A-level system is a new and expanding education area in China. The demand within China for this particular education system is growing at a very fast pace and the subsequent opportunities for career development for any committed and competent education professionals are huge.

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