Teacher of Mandarin Chinese

Required to start: September 2024

Teacher of Mandarin Chinese

MPR/UPR

The Gorse Academies Trust are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teacher of Mandarin Chinese. Currently in the sixth year of our development, you will join our dynamic teaching team and our Partnership Director to work across the Trust in primary, secondary and Post-16 education. We are seeking an inspirational leader who has the flair and expertise to engage and inspire students through their teaching of Chinese language and culture.

The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and a determination to ensure all students thrive within our provision.

This role represents a rare and exciting opportunity for any candidate who would like to be part of a dynamic team and who shares our vision to see our Mandarin Chinese provision rapidly expand and flourish across the Trust.

The ideal applicant will have:

Either:

·      A successful placement(s), teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training).

or:

·      A successful record of teaching with very good exam results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who already have gained QTS.

·      A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of the Pupil Premium.

·      The ability to put vision into practice.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·      Membership to a local government pension scheme.

·      A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

·      Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·      Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

·      Specsavers scheme.

·      £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

GORSE have established a long-standing culture of excellence where ‘high challenge, high support’ is commonplace. Our trust will be made up of 15 establishments by September 2025. In addition to this, we also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, important establishments in their own right. Ensuring that each element of the trust, including the central team, performs at its best to ensure all children, especially those whose who are disadvantaged, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, is the central mission of GORSE.

The GORSE Academies Trust recognises the importance of China as a nation of increasing global significance. Consequently, we have secured funding through the Swire Chinese Language Programme to establish a centre of excellence in the teaching of Mandarin Chinese. The centre seeks to develop cultural and political understanding, as well as opportunities for international placements and exchanges.

If you would like to know more about our Trust, please visit our website at www.tgat.org.uk

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an application form, Job Description and Person Specification is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@tgat.org.uk or by telephone on 0113 487 8888.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefor strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.