Chinese Language Teacher- part time

Buckswood school motto is ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ or ‘we prepare for life’, and our magical campus set on 40 acres of country estate, vineyard, stables, farm and activity centre provide the perfect setting for passionate subject specialists to ignite the imaginations of our international students and be ‘that teacher’ that makes the difference in a child’s life. Join a school that likes to think outside of the box and inspire children to do the same.

Are you enthusiastic about sharing the richness of the Chinese language and culture with students? Are you committed to fostering linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team!

Buckswood School is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education that embraces linguistic and cultural diversity. Our Chinese language program is designed to equip students with the language skills and cultural competence necessary to thrive in an interconnected world.

Fixed term contract: 1 year, 2 days per week

Responsibilities:

·        Plan and deliver engaging Chinese language lessons tailored to the needs and proficiency levels of students

·        Integrate cultural content and real-world contexts into lessons to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture

·        Assess students' language proficiency and progress using a variety of assessment tools and methods

·        Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters language acquisition and cultural exchange

·        Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum materials, resources, and cross-curricular initiatives

·        Provide constructive feedback to students to facilitate their language learning and development

Requirements:

·        Bachelor's degree in Education, Chinese Language, Linguistics, or a related field

·        Teaching certification or qualification in Chinese language instruction (e.g., TCFL, TCSOL, HSK)

·        Previous experience teaching Chinese language and culture to students of various ages and proficiency levels

·        Proficiency in both spoken and written Mandarin Chinese

·        Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·        Passion for promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation

Candidates are invited to submit their CVs to the school, and if successful following an initial sift, will be provided with the full Job Description and then be required to submit a full school application form, before being shortlisted and invited to an interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Buckswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must also have the right to work in the UK with appropriate Visa if necessary.

If you have not lived/worked in the UK for the past 5 years you will need to provide a Police check from the country in which you have been living and working.