I. About Fuzhou
Fuzhou, also known as the Banyan City, is the capital of Fujian Province, located in the eastern part of the province along the downstream reaches of the Minjiang River. Covering a total area of 12,000 km² with a population of 8.42 million, Fuzhou now comprises six districts, one county-level city, and five counties.
II. About Fuzhou Sedbergh School
Fuzhou Sedbergh School is situated 50 km from Fuzhou city centre, 14 km from Changle International Airport, and just 2 km from the coast, enjoying excellent air quality. Our campus covers a 16-hectare site and features world-class facilities including:
• Indoor and outdoor sports halls
• An Olympic-size swimming pool
• Lecture theatres and auditorium
• A Chinese cultural centre
• Recording and dance studios
• And many other state-of-the-art facilities
III. Benefits and Support
International teachers working at SSF will be granted the following benefits and support:
- Competitive Salary
Please contact HR at hr@rqss.cn for more details.
- Housing
Furnished on-site accommodation is provided (utilities covered by the staff; please refer to the school policy at induction for details).
- Relocation and On-boarding Support
(1) Relocation allowance per teacher/family relocating to Fuzhou;
(2) Monthly meal allowance;
(3) Visa application fee coverage;
(4) 100 RMB monthly communications allowance;
(5) School-issued staff laptop.
- Flight Allowance
12,000 RMB annual return air ticket allowance per academic year; 6,000 RMB for each dependent (up to 12,000 RMB).
- Insurance
(1) Medical insurance – Chinese spouse not included;
(2) Employer liability insurance.
- Tuition Subsidy
Free tuition for staff children.
- Facilities
Free 24-hour gym access.
Staff also enjoy access to sports pitches, athletics tracks, a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, coffee shop, grocery shop, express centre, and recreational spaces for leisure time.
IV. Commitment to Safer Recruitment, Safeguarding, and DEIJB
Fuzhou Sedbergh School is fully committed to safeguarding and child welfare. All candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks, including:
• ICPC or DBS for UK-based staff;
• Prohibition order checks;
• Chinese police clearance certificate for candidates based in China.
Fuzhou Sedbergh School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging (DEIJB). We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities. We actively seek to build a diverse workforce that reflects the global community we serve and fosters a culture of belonging for all.
- Application Process
If you are interested in any positions at SSF, please submit your application to: hr@rqss.cn
Your application should include:
• A detailed CV/resume;
• Two references, one of which must be from your most recent employer (reference request forms will include inquiries about your inclusive attitude and ability to work with diverse groups).
- Shortlisting and Interview Process
• HR will respond to all candidates within 3 working days of receiving the application;
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a live interview (face-to-face or online);
• Interview panels will include at least one member trained in safer recruitment and DEIJB/unconscious bias;
• Interview questions will explore candidates' commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, cultural sensitivity, and promoting student belonging.