English Teacher - China Graduate & Experienced Visa Sponsored

Public, International & Language Schools £1,800-£3,300+ per month Full Visa Sponsorship

Advance your teaching career internationally in a stable, full time school environment. China Link ESL places graduates and experienced teachers into structured one year contracts with reputable public, international, and language schools across China. Established in 2008, we work directly with schools and operate strictly within official visa regulations. We provide full visa sponsorship and guide teachers step by step - from interview and contract stage through to arrival and settling in. Public school positions follow an August academic intake. Language school roles are available throughout the year.

Who This Opportunity Is For

• 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

School Pathways Public Schools (Main Intake: August)

• Monday Friday daytime schedule
• Paid summer and winter holidays
• Government regulated contracts
• Structured academic calendar
• Entry level teachers typically begin in kindergarten placements
• Teachers with 2+ years of full time classroom experience may qualify for middle or high school roles

Language Schools (Year Round Starts)

• Structured curriculum provided
• Mixed age groups (children, teenagers, adults)
• Evening and weekend schedules
• More flexible daytime hours
• Suitable for both new and experienced teachers

Salary Overview

• Public Schools
  • First year teachers: approx. £1,800 per month
  • Experienced teachers: approx. £2,300 £3,300+ per month
  • Paid summer and winter holidays
  • Monday Friday schedule
• Language Schools
  • First year teachers: approx. £2,000 per month
  • Evening / weekend teaching schedule
  • Shorter long holiday periods

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
  • Applicants must meet Chinese work visa eligibility requirements

About China Link ESL

For over 16 years, China Link ESL has supported teachers across China through a structured and transparent placement process. Our service is completely free for teachers.