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Physical Education Teachers

Are you currently living in or near London? Here’s your chance to take your love for teaching to China in 2018! Teach Away is accepting applications from Physical Education teachers for Maple Leaf Schools! Maple Leaf is currently China’s leading independent, international school system. They have schools located in 18 cities across China.

Candidates from London and the surrounding areas will have the option to attend an online interview with Maple Leaf Schools.

More details about the schools:

  • The British Columbia Ministry of Education mandates the curriculum content in these schools 
  • Working at Maple Leaf Schools offers teachers a unique opportunity to teach a comprehensive Canadian curriculum
  • Focuses on the all-around development of students with a special emphasis on academic English development.
  • Students are diverse and from locations across China and the world!
  • 72 schools located in 18 cities across China catering students from Pre School to High School level
  • The schools are approved by the provincial government authorities in both China and Canada. Experience gained teaching at these schools is recognized in Canada 
Posted: September 2018
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

LocationLondon, Canada
Start DateOctober 2018
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Number of Vacancies5

Job Benefits

  • Competitive salary paid monthly over 12 months
  • Annual airfare allowance 
  • Family Benefits: Annual flights, visas, medical insurance and reduced tuition for up to 2 children
  • Settling in allowance for new teachers ($750)
  • Resigning bonuses for teachers who renew contract
  • Support and assistance with visa application, flights and settling in assistance
  • Vacation: 6 weeks of summer holiday, 4 weeks of winter holiday, and one week each in October and May during Chinese national holidays

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements
  • Must hold a 4 year Bachelor degree (120 credits) 
  • Should hold a British Columbia Teaching Certification (Up to Grade 12) or equivalent 
  • BC Teacher Certification is required prior to departure for China. Maple Leaf Schools will support successful teachers to obtain this
  • Experience not required for teachers who hold a canadian teaching certification