English Teaching Jobs in Suzhou
We offer several state school teaching positions in Suzhou that are suitable for both recent graduates and teachers with a few years professional experience. Most of our teachers in Suzhou work for the Suzhou Bureau of Education, which is a company that helps schools find suitable teachers. This means that you could work in various school types, from kindergartens to universities. Some teachers will also be required to work at up to 2 different schools around the city. Applicants will have the chance to express age group preferences following enrolment onto our TEFL Training Programme.
The exact job description may differ depending on the school you work for, but all of our teaching positions in Suzhou include the following:
15-25 teaching hours per week, Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00
Basic teaching materials & guidance
Chinese-speaking classroom assistant for low level classes
An English-speaking contact to assist throughout your stay
Salary of 8000 RMB per month
4-6-week paid vacation during winter break and all other national holidays
Comfortable accommodation close to the school
Return flight reimbursement
Health Insurance
TEFL Certificate
2-week training camp in Beijing
Work visa
What to Expect
Teachers in Suzhou can expect to be well looked after by their employer, with comfortable accommodation of a good standard and a good salary. Depending on your school, you may be the only foreign teacher, but the Education Bureau employs several other foreign teachers at any one time. This means you’ll have the chance to meet other foreigners in the city as soon as you arrive. Suzhou is one of the most popular destinations for foreign expats, making it easy to meet people from all over the world.
Teaching jobs in Suzhou are available on our TEFL Training Programme, which includes a free 120-hour TEFL qualification, a training camp in Suzhou, a pre-departure orientation session and ongoing support. You can find out more about what’s included here.
For more information about the Chinese capital, check our our Suzhou City Guide, or contact us for more information. If you’re interested in applying, simply complete our online application form, selecting ‘TEFL Training Programme’ from the dropdown box.