English Teacher – China | Graduate & Experienced | Visa Sponsored

About the role

China Link ESL places graduates and experienced teachers into full-time positions with public schools, international schools, and language schools across China. This opportunity may suit you if you are:

• An experienced educator (2+ years) seeking kindergarten, middle, or high school roles
• A subject specialist interested in international teaching
• A graduate seeking structured classroom experience abroad
• A teacher building your first 1-2 years of full-time experience
• A career changer with a degree and genuine interest in education

Requirements

Graduate / Entry-Level Roles:

• Bachelor’s degree (required for Chinese work visa eligibility)
• Clean criminal background check
• Ability to commit to a 12-month contract
• A 120-hour TEFL certificate can be completed during the visa preparation period if not already obtained

Experienced Roles:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years full-time classroom teaching experience
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE / QTS / State License preferred)
• CELTA / DELTA accepted for English specialist roles
• No Chinese language skills required

Pay

Salary is determined by experience, qualifications, and school type.

• Public Schools:
• First-year teachers: approx. £1,800 per month
• Experienced teachers: approx. £2,300-£3,300+ per month
• Language Schools:
• First-year teachers: approx. £2,000 per month
• Evening / weekend teaching schedule
• Shorter long-holiday periods

Schedule

Public Schools have a Monday-Friday daytime schedule with paid summer and winter holidays. Language Schools offer a structured curriculum, mixed age groups, evening and weekend schedules, and more flexible daytime hours.

Benefits

Full visa sponsorship and guidance from China Link ESL from interview and contract stage through to arrival and settling in.