Mandarin Specialist Teacher

Are you an exceptional and committed qualified Primary school Mandarin teacher looking for a new challenge in one of the most unique cities in the world? If so, then read on.

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This is an exciting and rare opportunity to become part of the founding team of Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh (SISPP), "A School like no other in Cambodia", working closely with the Principal, Head of Primary, and a brand new teaching and support staff team. 

Set in the rapidly expanding district of Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh, boasting an exclusive riverside location along the majestic Mekong River, SISPP will offer 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 will be 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 the true purpose of education 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-style curriculum are strongly encouraged to apply.

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We seek:  

• Speaker Mandarin Chinese as first language and can mentor the Khmer language teacher (no need for any knowledge of Khmer)
• Experience in international schools and nurseries, delivering thematic style teaching, encouraging inquiry and collaborative working skills 
• Clear understanding and effective use of formal formative and summative assessment 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin and English
• Positivity, flexibility and commitment associated with working in a young, growing school.

We offer:  

• 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 accommodation, medical cover, and annual flight allowances
• A modern school building in Phnom Penh with well-resourced classrooms

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To apply for this role, please complete the TES application form. We very much 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.