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Mandarin Specialist Teacher

Mandarin Specialist Teacher

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh - Early Years

Cambodia

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Salary:
Competitive including accommodation, annual flight allowance and medical cover.
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
August 2024 or earlier
Apply by:
8 March 2024

Job overview

  • Would you like to make a real difference as part of an inaugural teaching team in a brand new school?
  • Do you have a passion for subject specialism and able to generate deliver outstanding teaching and learning for Early Years and primary aged children?
  • Are you interested in working in a vibrant, international setting, which is closely linked to a prestigious English public school, but situated in beautiful Cambodia?


If so, we invite you to apply for the Mandarin Specialist Teacher position at our school in Phnom Penh. In this role, you will have the opportunity of being part of the inaugural team that founds Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh’s primary setting, opening in September 2024.

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh is the newest member of the Shrewsbury family of schools. Shrewsbury School UK is well known for being one of the great English public schools. Founded in 1552 by King Edward VI, the School is celebrated for nurturing numerous distinguished alumni, including the famous naturalist Charles Darwin.

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh, in turn, will provide children with an ambitious and holistic education. Our Early Years in Phnom Penh will opened in the iconic Flatiron building in 2022. Our purpose-built, primary school is being constructed in a second location, and is due to open in 2024.

We are currently looking for an outstanding, qualified Mandarin Specialist Teacher for nursery to Year 4 children, for an August 2024 start. Experience in international schools and nurseries is very welcome indeed. The successful candidate will be a speaker of Mandarin Chinese as their first language and will be able to oversee and mentor the Khmer language teaching as well (no need for any knowledge of Khmer).

To apply for this role please complete the TES application form. We very much look forward to hearing from you soon.

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and/or the local national equivalent.



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About Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh - Early Years

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh (SISPP) is "A School like no other in Cambodia". Set in the rapidly expanding district of Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh, boasting an exclusive riverside location along the majestic Mekong River, SISPP offers a British primary school-style education based on the National Curriculum of England for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Our school is the newest member of the Shrewsbury family of schools (Bangkok and Hong Kong) to open for business, and our business is the 'serious fun' of learning. We are deeply connected to one of the most prestigious schools in the United Kingdom, Shrewsbury, with almost 500 years of nurturing numerous distinguished alumni, including the famous naturalist Charles Darwin.

The Early Years setting in Phnom Penh opened in the iconic Flatiron building in August 2022. Our new, purpose-built primary school campus is being constructed in a second location and will open in September 2024, and the same with the secondary school in subsequent years.

Our core mission is to educate and empower pupils to flourish in life and contribute positively to the world around them. We believe education's true purpose is to cultivate inner virtues, life skills and character strengths that equip our young people with the confidence and direction to pursue meaningful and successful lives.

We encourage early application if you feel excited about joining our growing team in this young, dynamic school. Teachers with experience in UK schools are strongly encouraged to apply.

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We provide the following benefits to our employees:

  • Small class sizes with motivated, engaged and well-behaved students
  • A friendly working environment that promotes teachers' wellbeing
  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and Performance Management (PM) to support innovative teaching practices
  • A competitive package that includes tuition for eligible children, accommodation, comprehensive medical cover, and relocation allowances
  • A modern school building in Phnom Penh with well-resourced classrooms


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If you're interested in any of the job vacancies available, please complete the TES application form in its entirety. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the School may choose to appoint someone before the job advert expires. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Shortlisted candidates will undergo background checks, including following-up references with previous employers. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service and/or the local national equivalent.

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