Teacher of Chinese (Mandarin)

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

·        ability to teach IGCSE Chinese – Second Language

·        ability to teach Chinese A Level preferred

·        ability to teach native level speakers

·        experience of supporting Chinese boarders

·        a teaching qualification and previous teaching experience

·        an ability to offer skills in some part of the extra-curricular programme of the school

·        enjoy rising to the challenge inherent in a boarding school environment

·        willingness to teach more than one subject discipline

·        experience with teaching HSK preferred

·        a good honours degree in a related subject

·        whole school approach to Chinese cultural education through annual events eg Chinese New Year and ongoing initiatives

·        Act as a link to our St Bees China schools

·        an enthusiasm for education and the ability to convey this to students

·        the ability to demonstrate characteristics of outstanding teaching practice

·        an awareness of the demands of teaching bright students and a commitment to fostering a global mindset

·        full support for the delivery of Character Education

·        a professional approach which inspires confidence in students and parents

·        excellent communication and ICT skills

·        calmness and efficiency, with the ability to work under pressure at times

·        commitment to continuing professional development through attendance at INSET

·        commitment to the all-round ethos of the School, including its co-curricular activities (GCAS), boarding life and pastoral approach

·        the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with all members of the school community and outside agencies

·        understanding of the independent education context

·        commitment to safeguarding all children

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The following personal and professional qualities will be considered essential:

·        consummate inter-personal skills and a proven capacity to foster strong relationships

·        excellent academic credentials and track record

·        diplomacy, discretion and an active desire to assume responsibility

·        personal and professional resilience

·        an affinity for curriculum innovation

·        willingness to support ongoing development of the curriculum and schemes of work

APPLICATION

All applications should be made on the School’s application form. CVs should not be included. No supporting letter is required or expected since the application form specifies all required content. Please ensure that your current salary level is included in the application form. This information will be treated confidentially.

Should the right candidate be found, the school reserves the right to close applications earlier than the given deadline.

Completed application forms should be emailed or posted to the Admin Manager: FAO Julie Rayson

julie.rayson@stbeesschool.co.uk

St Bees School

Wood Lane

St Bees

CA27 0DS

St Bees School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory employment checks, references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check