Chinese (Mandarin) Teacher

ISR International School on the Rhine gGmbH is a preeminent college prep school, whose students are accepted into top universities around the world. The school’s students have ranked amongst the top 3 IB average grades across Germany.

50% of the students study STEM subjects, and 25% study business after leaving ISR. 99% of the graduates leave with a full IB Diploma and an internationally accredited High School Diploma.

Set in 110.000 square meters of greenery, ISR is home to more than 960 students from 45 nationalities. ISR is a privately financed, non-profit school with a full-day academic program in the Düsseldorf and Neuss region. The school offers an excellent, international education with a holistic approach from Kindergarten to Grade 12. 

ISR International School on the Rhine is seeking an experienced Chinese (Mandarin) Teacher. The teacher will work collaboratively with an international team to provide education to all students based on the ISR’s philosophy and ethos. The Chinese Teacher must support each individual student’s growth and development, encouraging them to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. The teacher must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the school, and achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of the students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of the Chinese curriculum at ISR. ISR is looking for a candidate who would relish the challenge of establishing the subject in our school.  

The Chinese teacher will have the responsibility for the planning and teaching of the subject to the designated class, the content of each lesson being determined by the school curriculum and by the School Director/Deputy Director. The teacher will ensure that the subject is delivered in a way that provides coverage, progression and continuity by effectively working with an international teaching partner. The teacher will also be required to carry out other such duties as the School Director/Deputy Director may reasonably direct from time to time. He/she is expected to display the highest standards of professionalism in his/her teaching and in his/her relationships with colleagues and parents.

The teacher must ensure that an excellent learning environment is provided for the learning of Chinese subject, and that the students develop a positive attitude to the subject within the College. The teacher must present lessons in a structured and co-ordinated manner with due regard to the ability of the students and the curriculum targets of the year group.

Most importantly, we need someone with a ’can do’ approach, and a real desire to bring out the best in young people, whatever it takes.

We can offer you:

• Extremely well-behaved students 

• Great environment to work and grow as a professional

• A friendly, hardworking and supportive team

• Opportunities for professional development and internal promotion

If you are enthusiastic and highly motivated, relish a challenge and believe that you could contribute to our school, we would like to hear from you - Come and meet us, you will be glad that you did! 

Please email your CV and cover letter immediately to jobs@isr-school.de . Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.

Visit our web site for further information: www.isr-school.de .

The International School on the Rhine is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.