Teacher of Mandarin (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified Teacher in charge of Mandarin to take up post after October half term 2024. This is a part-time, maternity cover position, and involves teaching across the age and ability range from Year 6 to Year 12, in the region of 18 out of a possible 30 periods per week (0.6 FTE timetable). The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development and direction of the Mandarin curriculum within the School. In addition, the teacher in charge of Mandarin will be expected to offer extra-curricular activities for pupils in Year 6 to Year 11, outside the formal curriculum, during lunchtimes and after school. A degree of flexibility around the working day is therefore required.

The post holder will deliver a beginners’ course to our Year 6 students for two periods a week. They will also teach a beginners’ course to those opting for Mandarin in Year 8 on three periods a week, which continues into Year 9. Healthy numbers opt to continue the subject at GCSE, for which we teach the AQA GCSE Chinese (Spoken Mandarin) course in Years 10 and 11 across four periods a week. We also offer a non-examined Mandarin course to Lower Sixth Students as part of our St Katharine’s Study programme which is delivered across four periods a week.

In addition to teaching duties the teacher i/c Mandarin is required to deliver lunchtime conversation lessons to Year 11 students in preparation for summer GCSE oral examinations.

All teaching staff are expected to contribute to the pastoral and enrichment programmes of the School. In addition to teaching, the post holder will also have pastoral responsibilities within their allocated year group. All staff share the responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students, in accordance with the School’s safeguarding policies.

For full job details and an application form, please visit our website at:

Vacancies | St Helen and St Katharine (shsk.org.uk)

Closing date: Wednesday 12 June 2024

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 17 June 2024

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.