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Biology Teacher
Beijing, China (city only)
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026
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We are looking for a Biology Teacher for of a private K-12 school located in Beijing. This position is available from October or November 2026 for the 2026/27 academic year.
About the school
This is a well-established private boarding school in Beijing with approximately 2,300 students aged 2 to 18, offering education from kindergarten through senior high school. Its international high school runs Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level pathways alongside an AP programme, and graduates go on to universities in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Students are academically ambitious and taught in English, and faculty and student policies are well established, giving teachers a structured and supportive environment.
Job details
- Teach Cambridge Biology to high school students and prepare them for the Cambridge examinations
- Design project-based learning, practical investigations and research tasks that build scientific inquiry and independent learning skills
- Use questioning, discussion and experimentation to develop analytical thinking and the ability to tackle unfamiliar biological problems
- Coach students in clear, precise and well-structured academic communication in English
- Support academic enrichment, competition preparation and applications to leading UK universities
- Monitor student progress and give clear, constructive feedback to students and parents
- Work with fellow teachers to develop and enhance the curriculum
- Create a supportive, safe and engaging learning environment
Requirements
- Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to lead high-level academic discussion
- Master's degree or above in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or a closely related discipline; a PhD is highly preferred
- Proven teaching experience in IGCSE/A-Level, IB or AP Biology
- Experience with project-based learning and with high-achieving or academically ambitious students preferred
- Experience in academic enrichment, competition preparation or Oxbridge/G5 preparation is an advantage
Benefits
- Monthly salary of 21,000 to 30,000 RMB commensurate with experience and background
- Monthly housing allowance of 5,000 RMB
- Holiday bonuses and paid vacation
- Tuition discount for dependent children
- Free Chinese language lessons
- Professional development opportunities
- Work visa sponsorship
- Medical insurance
- Summer and winter holidays
- Public holidays