Head of EAL – Leadership Role in Shanghai

About the role

Teachanywhere is seeking a dynamic Head of EAL to lead its English as an Additional Language programme in Shanghai. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on teaching, ensuring high‑quality instruction for EAL learners across the school.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and vision for the EAL department.
• Design, develop and deliver engaging, challenging and personalised EAL lessons.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching quality, implementing best practices for EAL instruction.
• Support school leadership by contributing to departmental planning and policy.
• Mentor and develop EAL teachers, fostering professional growth.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to integrate EAL objectives across subjects.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of experience in a comparable EAL or language teaching role.
• Qualified teacher status obtained through a PGCE, GTP or an equivalent international qualification.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality teaching to EAL students.
• Experience designing and delivering personalised, challenging lessons.
• Demonstrated experience in leading or supporting the leadership of a department.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary with a leadership stipend, commensurate with experience.
• Provided accommodation in Shanghai.
• Annual return flights.
• Family‑friendly benefits including free tuition and health coverage.
• End‑of‑service gratuity.
• Professional development opportunities.