Kindergarten Mandarin Immersion Teacher

 Mawson Primary School was built in 1968 and is in the Woden Valley in the ACT. The school celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Mawson Primary School operates with classes from Preschool to Year 6 and offers two specialised programs: The Mandarin Immersion Program (MIP) and Environment Centre Sustainability Program as part of teacher release. In 2018 the school’s Priority Enrolment Area (PEA) includes Isaacs, Mawson, and O’Malley. Phillip remains a shared PEA with Garran Primary School. Enrolments have grown steadily over the last few years and are close to 500 in 2018. 

A permanent opportunity exists for a dynamic and collaborative teacher of Mandarin for Kindergarten to commence in Term 1 2019. The successful applicant must speak fluent Mandarin as well as read and write the language. The applicant must be able teach the Australian Curriculum content through Mandarin. In this role you will teach two Kindergarten classes for 50% of the week. You will work in close collaboration with your English-speaking colleague, who will teach the same class for the other 50% of the week. You must be primary trained.

We are looking for a teacher who has an in-depth knowledge of formative assessment strategies and the visible learning research. We are looking for a teacher who will engage in professional dialogue and collaborative planning with colleagues to ensure the smooth delivery of the Australian Curriculum at the Kindergarten level.  

Mawson Primary School is making a considerable investment in our staff through professional development delivered by the Visible Learning plus organisation. The Visible Learning philosophy underpins all that we do at Mawson.

This position will commence on 26 January 2019. Interviews via skype can be arranged for interstate applicants.

Please apply directly through this website:

https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/education/permanent/36341