Teacher of Music with Computer Science (or other additional subject)
Dipont Education - Shanghai Office (Head Office)
Apply through the verified listingDipont Education is seeking a Music teacher with Computer Science (or another additional subject) to join our high school program at Nanjing Foreign Languages School – British Columbia Academy (NFLS-BCA) for the 2027–28 academic year.
The successful candidate will teach AP Music Theory or BC Contemporary Music 12, ideally alongside AP Computer Science Principles. Music teaching expertise is our priority, and we welcome applications from teachers who can offer music alongside another complementary subject.
Background
Founded in 2002, NFLS British Columbia Academy is a Canadian offshore high school accredited by British Columbia’s Ministry of Education and the Jiangsu Ministry of Education. The program has established a strong reputation through its students’ academic achievements and progression to leading universities in Canada and around the world.
About the school
Location: Based in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, the school offers the opportunity to experience a city rich in history and culture, alongside the conveniences of modern urban life.
Curriculum: The program delivers a British Columbia secondary education, with opportunities to teach specialist AP courses. This role combines music education with a complementary subject, supporting students’ creative, analytical and academic development.
Students: You will teach motivated, high-achieving students preparing for university study overseas. Working alongside an international team of educators and college counsellors, you will help students develop the knowledge, confidence and independence needed for their next steps.
Salary and benefits
• Competitive salary with high local purchasing power
• Accommodation allowance
• Annual return airfare and contract completion bonus
• Comprehensive worldwide medical cover
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Clear internal career progression pathways
About you
• A bachelor’s degree in Music or a closely related discipline
• Able to teach AP Music Theory or BC Contemporary Music 12
• Ability to teach AP Computer Science Principles or another complementary subject
• Relevant secondary school teaching experience, ideally within an international or North American curriculum
• Eligible to obtain British Columbia teaching certification
• A Bachelor of Education specialising in Music would be ideal; for candidates without a BEd or PGCE, a master’s degree is preferred, subject to meeting British Columbia certification requirements
• Committed to engaging teaching that encourages musical creativity, critical listening and analytical thinking
• Willing to contribute to co-curricular activities and the wider life of the school
About Dipont Education
We have been at the vanguard of international education in China for more than thirty years, partnering with some of the best high schools in the country. We employ over 400 expat teachers and support more than 6,000 students.
Professional development includes orientation for new staff as well as ongoing contact with experts in the field. Internal career path opportunities are open to capable and high performing staff, with the potential to move into curricula or program management roles.
We are committed to a thorough and complete check of the credentials of all those employed to work with children in our organisation.