Elevate
Physical Education PE Teacher
Shanghai, China (city only)
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026
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We are looking for a Physical Education PE Teacher for an international school based in Shanghai. This is a full-time position for the 2026–2027 academic year.
About the School
Located in Shanghai’s Pudong district, this bilingual international school offers a 12-year education pathway from primary to high school. As an IB World School, it delivers the full continuum of PYP, MYP, DP, and CP programmes, while also integrating elements of the Chinese national curriculum and international frameworks like IGCSE and AP. The campus spans over 35,000 square meters with modern academic and athletic facilities, including boarding options. With a focus on inquiry-based learning, bilingual instruction, and holistic student development, the school emphasizes both academic excellence and character growth.
Job Responsibilities
- Teach Physical Education across secondary school grades, delivering engaging, standards-based lessons
- Plan and deliver a varied PE syllabus: team sports, individual units, fitness, wellness, and healthy lifestyle education
- Organize and supervise extracurricular sports clubs, inter-school tournaments, and events
- Assess student performance using written assessments, observations, and practical skills testing
- Collaborate with fellow staff to develop and enrich the PE curriculum
- Monitor student progress, set improvement goals, and communicate positively with students and parents
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment during all activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a closely related field.
- Teaching certification (e.g. PGCE, B.Ed, TEFL with PE endorsement, or international equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience in PE educational settings
- MYP PHE teaching experience or other IB teaching experience
Benefits
- Monthly salary of 20,000 to 32,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Monthly housing allowance of 6,000 RMB
- Summer and winter holidays
- Observance of national public holidays
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
- Flight reimbursement
- Work permit and visa sponsorship provided