Interactive English Summer Programme

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new concept in summer courses an English-language programme in China for Chinese students, supported by native level speakers of English.

The syllabus itself focuses on a different topic each day with the aim of encouraging optimal English language development. It consists of a lead seminar, followed by language activities, visits to places of interest in the area, and workshops from outside speakers.

The role of the teacher is to work with a class of up to 20 teenagers to help them prepare for and respond to the challenges of the topic of the day. This involves teaching in the mornings; overseeing events, visits and workshops in the afternoons; and working together with local (Chinese) teachers to create an interactive learning environment both inside and outside the classroom.

Topics of the day:
British Culture & Etiquette
Silk Roads - East meets West
Oxbridge - aiming for excellence
Medicine and Health
Kings, Queens & Emperors
Early Civilisations
Science & technology
Art, poetry and music
Climate change and eco-systems
World Book Choices

Additionally, a Group Activity, requiring research, preparation and presentation by the students, forms a central component of the course. See <www.silkroads.co.uk> for further details.

Key duties of a teacher
Attend orientation and induction sessions prior to departure
Understand and deliver the aims and structure of the syllabus
Encourage students to respond actively and creatively to the topic of the day
Provide English-language support with students responses both written and oral
Assess progress and provide feedback as appropriate
Assist with supervision outside the classroom as required
Work co-operatively with locally-based teaching, activity and pastoral staff.

This summer, we are recruiting teachers for 2 two-week courses over four consecutive weeks. We are looking for graduates, preferably with teaching experience and qualifications.
You must be ready to:
adapt to the working pattern in Lanzhou and be energetic, enthusiastic and empathetic.
undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks (or equivalent) and online safeguarding training.
travel to China 3 days before the course to allow for acclimatisation, orientation and induction. (which is paid at the training rate £11.50 per hour).

Place of Work: Lanzhou Oriental Secondary School, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Contract: Two or four consecutive weeks between 12 July and 09 August 2024
Contact hours: 30 hours per week
Remuneration: Between £545 and £610 per week inclusive, paid at the end of the contract.
Other benefits include:
Visa for entry to China and personal insurance for travel, belongings and medical emergencies;
2-way flight between LHR and Lanzhou, with transit via Beijing (open-ended return if desired);
food and accommodation in a shared flat with single-use bedroom in Lanzhou;
advice on travel options within China at the end of your stay.


Apply to Angela. Closing date to be advised.