A Level Economics Lecturer based in Zhuhai, China

Brockenhurst College is one of the country's top FE colleges, located in the heart of the New Forest National Park, with sixth form, adult learning and employee training provision. Awarded the prestigious Beacon College status for excellence and innovation in further education and its international work by British Council and Association of Colleges, the College offers superb facilities and its students achieve excellent results.

Brockenhurst College has a well-established transnational education department collaborating with partner schools in China. Over the last 10 years Brockenhurst College has established a strong partnership with a state school in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China. Our partner school is regarded as one of the best in Guangdong Province and has a shared vision with Brockenhurst College to provide the best education to students, giving them the opportunity to become successful global citizens. This strong partnership saw the launch of an international study programme starting in September 2014, incorporating the delivery of British Advanced Level qualifications and American AP courses at our partner school’s affiliated experimental school campus (renamed as Zhuhai Yifu Experimental Secondary School). Their international courses and International Department have been listed as No. 1 in Zhuhai City and No.17 nationally according to the newly published 2024 China International School Competitiveness Rank Report by King Lead. They are also ranked No. 22 in HKPEP Global Top 100 China Greater Bay Area Most Education Competitive International Schools 2025. Pearson Edexcel has awarded the School Pearson Edexcel Excellence School of the Year 2024 with one of their A Level Economics students achieving the highest mark in China.

With the success of its International Department, the school has attracted more students to study international courses with them. The International Department is seeking more international subject specialist teachers in the following area to join them in Zhuhai from August 2025.

• Economics

The academic entry requirement at the school is high but it can be a challenge as English language will be the second language for the learners and therefore lecturers with very sound subject knowledge and abilities to help learners to learn well with their second language are needed for the posts.

The ideal candidates would:

• Be ambitious and want to make a difference to young people’s lives.
• have a university degree in the subject area or relevant subject areas.
• Have a general teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE/Cert Ed/Level 5 DET).
• Have experienced British or Western education system and be familiar with British or Western culture.
• Have a minimum of two-year teaching experience in relevant subject area, preferably 15-19 years old students.
• Have experience in subject leading and curriculum design.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, cultural openness and outstanding organisational skills.
• Be below 60 Years old due to the regulations for work visa application in Zhuhai.

In return the school will offer:

• Free accommodation with internet access and utility bills paid or housing allowance.
• Fixed contract duration of one year initially (August 2025 to August 2026, highly renewable with salary increment subject to agreement).
• Competitive salary depending on qualification and experience (approx. £30-45K equivalent per year, depending on the exchange rate).
• Chinese school holiday entitlement and holiday benefits (based on Chinese school academic calendar).
• Travel allowance and dual medical insurances.
• Visa application support.
• Arrival and settling in assistance.
• Academic, pedagogical and cultural support from Brockenhurst College.

Please note: the post holders will be employed by the School and governed under Chinese law.

Closing Date: 14th March 2025

Following shortlisting, candidates will be interviewed with Microsoft Teams platform.