ESL Teacher

🏫 Merchiston International School
📍 Shenzhen, Guangdong💷 £2,000 – £4,000⏱ Full Time
📅 Posted Yesterday📅 Closes 6 Aug 2026🔗 Via Tes International
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced ESL/EAL Teacher to join our High School teaching team. This role focuses on delivering the IGCSE English as a Second Language (ESL) programme, helping non-native English-speaking students improve their language proficiency, transition smoothly into the international curriculum, and achieve strong results in their IGCSE examinations. Key Responsibilities: Teaching & Instruction: Deliver IGCSE ESL (Cambridge 0510/0511) lessons covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking components, ensuring alignment with the syllabus requirements. Differentiated Learning: Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate students at varying English proficiency levels, providing individualised support to help each student make measurable progress. Exam Preparation: Guide students through effective exam strategies, provide past paper practice, and offer targeted feedback to enhance their performance in IGCSE ESL assessments. Assessment & Feedback: Design and administer periodic assessments and mock exams; track student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback to support continuous improvement. Cross-curricular Collaboration: Work alongside subject teachers (e.g., Humanities, Sciences) to provide language support that helps ESL students access academic content across the curriculum. Parent Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents, providing updates on student progress and areas for development. Qualifications & Requirements: Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree or above in English, Linguistics, Education, or a related field; TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or a recognised teaching qualification is preferred. Experience: Minimum 2 years of ESL/EAL teaching experience; experience with IGCSE ESL is highly desirable. Language Proficiency: Native or near-native English proficiency with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Curriculum Knowledge: Familiarity with the Cambridge IGCSE ESL syllabus (0510/0511); a

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