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Fuzhou is also known as the Banyan City. Located in the eastern part of Fujian in the downstream reaches of the Minjiang River, it is the capital of Fujian Province. With a total area of 12,000 km and a population of 8.42 million, Fuzhou now has six districts, one county-level city and five counties under its jurisdiction.


Fuzhou Sedbergh School is situated 50 km from Fuzhou city, 14 km from Changle International Airport and 2 km from the coast and enjoys excellent air quality. Our campus covers a 16 hectare site and incorporates: two sports halls, an Olympic size swimming pool, lecture theatre, auditorium, Chinese cultural centre, recording and dance studios and many other world class facilities.


International teachers working at SSF will be granted the following benefits and support from the school:


Competitive Salary
Please feel free to contact HR (hr@rqss.cn) to get more details.


Housing
Furnished accommodation on site is provided (utilities covered refer to the school policy at the time of induction for actual situation).


Relocation and On-boarding Support
(1) 4,500 RMB relocation allowance for each individual teacher（family) who relocates to Fuzhou;
(2) 1,000 RMB meals allowance for staff monthly;
(3) 4,000 RMB visa application and processing fees included; 2,500 RMB for each dependent;
(4) 100 RMB communications allowance;
(5) Use of a staff laptop.


Flight Allowance
12,000 RMB annual return air ticket allowance for each academic year; 6,000 RMB for each dependent(up to 12,000RMB).


Insurance
(1) Medical insurance worldwide (excluding USA) coverage( Chinese spouse excluded);
(2) Employer liability insurance.


Tuition Subsidy
Free tuition


Facilities
Free 24h Gym


Staff will enjoy the benefits of many facilities available to them. We have sports pitches, athletics tracks, a fully equipped gym and swimming pool. We also have coffee shop, grocery shop, express center and recreational space for staff to enjoy on their days off.


Fuzhou Sedbergh School is an equal opportunities employer. If you are interested in any positions in RQSS, all applications should be submitted to hr@rqss.cn. Please provide your CV detailing two references, of which one must be your most recent employer. School HR will reply to candidates within 3 working days of receiving the resume,and let the candidates know whether you have been shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a live interview either face to face or online.


Fuzhou Sedbergh School is fully committed to safeguarding and child welfare. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks, including ICPC or DBS for UK based staff as well as prohibition order checks. Candidates based in China will additionally be required to obtain a Chinese police clearance certificate.


For the 2025-2026 academic year, SSF is still hiring:

  • Upper Senior School Head of English

    Main Responsibilities

    · Team Management: Manage departmental staff, conduct academic appraisals, and provide support for professional development;

    · Student Work: Promote students' academic progress and physical and mental development, and ensure the quality of courses;

    · Teaching Support: Support teaching throughout the school, focus on the upper senior school, and improve the quality of teaching，and promote the progress of English teaching in the whole school;

    · Resource Planning: Procure resources, formulate teaching plans, and use technology for teaching;

    · Communication and Collaboration: Communicate with various parties to ensure information dissemination and cooperation;

    · School Activities: Participate in various school activities and fulfill relevant responsibilities.

    Specific Requirements

    · Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject;

    · Recognised teaching qualification for the required age range (e.g. B.Ed., PGCE);

    · Minimum of three years teaching experience in teaching the relevant subject in a senior school setting;

    · Minimum of two years’ experience leading a successful Department;

    · Previous experience of teaching ESL students;

    · Sensitivity to the cultural differences found in China and the willingness to develop and maintain a cross-cultural approach to work;

    · A positive attitude, professional collegial attributes, with a, ‘can do’, attitude;

    · Committed to safeguarding and suitable to work with children in a boarding school setting.