TIA has been in operation for nearly 7 years and is a vibrant and exciting place to work nestled in the Shanghai of China. As such it is a great place to either begin or develop your career.
We offer teachers:
- Highly competitive salary based on experience plus an annual bonus of 10% of annual salary subject to appraisal
- Allowances for leadership positions
- Annual salary increment until reaching the top of the scale
- School on-site apartment or housing allowance provided
- Global health insurance coverage for teachers and eligible dependents
- Relocation allowances at the beginning and end of employment with the school
- Annual taxable flight allowance for teachers and eligible dependents
- 100% remission on tuition fees for up to two dependent children attending the School. 50% remission starting from the third child
- For teaching couples (both teaching at TIA) 100% remission on tuition fees for up to three dependent children attending the school. 50% remission starting from the fourth child
- Chinese public holidays plus a schedule of summer and winter school holidays fully paid
- The cost of all working visas, dependents’ resident visas, medical checks, non-criminal checks, and work permits cost are paid for by the school but subject to individual income tax
Continuing Professional Development at Terravine International Academy
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is integral to our mission at Terravine International Academy. We champion pedagogical excellence by cultivating leadership capabilities across all departments and roles, ensuring every staff member contributes to our vision of transformative education.
As a collaborative learning community, we empower not only students but also our faculty and staff to become reflective practitioners. Through structured feedback systems, we identify strengths to amplify and growth areas to address—all through a spirit of collective advancement.
Observations & Coaching:
- Learning walks and peer observations inform targeted coaching dialogues, refining instructional practices.
- Excellence is shared via our CPD program, where faculty lead workshops and join focus groups to address TIA’s teaching and learning priorities.
Inclusive Development:
- Academic staff engage in discipline-specific training (e.g., STEAM integration, digital assessment literacy).
- Admin and Support teams access dedicated training budgets for role-tailored upskilling (e.g., operational efficiency, student wellbeing protocols).
- Cross-departmental learning opportunities unite our community in pursuit of shared excellence.
Resources & Support:
- All staff utilize TIA’s integrated platforms (e.g., TIA LMS professional modules, CAIE/EDEXCEL preparation resources) for on-demand growth in:
- Curriculum innovation | Assessment design | Wellbeing frameworks
- Leadership development | Operational best practices
- Our Instructional Coaching Team guides:
- Trainee/Early-Career Teachers
- Mid-Career Faculty refining pedagogy
- Aspiring Academic Leaders