Teacher of Mandarin Chinese (Whole School)

Job Summary

The Mandarin Chinese department has grown rapidly in size as more and more of our students opt to study this global language throughout both the Primary and Secondary phases of the school. The successful candidate would ideally be able to teach across all phases of the school, including IGCSE and A Level and recent experience of teaching in an international school environment is preferred.

Over the past five years the school has grown markedly, in both our student numbers and our reputation for academic excellence and is now the international school of choice in the Eastern Bangkok area. We are now seeking a Teacher of Mandarin Chinese who wishes to be part of a professionally dynamic, supportive and forward thinking learning community, in a wonderful Southeast Asian setting.

The successful candidate should:

• Hold a first degree and ideally hold a  post-graduate qualification in education (i.e. PGCE/GTP)
• Have a minimum of two years teaching experience in the UK or overseas in a British curriculum school
• Have a proven track record of excellent classroom and pedagogical practice
• Have a thorough knowledge of the Secondary MFL English National Curriculum
• Have a good ability to use IT to support teaching and learning
• Be able to engage, motivate and support children, staff and parents
• Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to think creatively and innovate
• Be a positive and enthusiastic member of the staff room
• Be willing to be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the Boarding School

The school offers a competitive international salary and benefits package, comparable to similar international schools in the region.