Teacher of Mandarin

WHITBURN CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
An Academy with Specialist Status in Maths and Computing

As one of the first state schools in the North East selected to join Swire Chinese Language Centre Newcastle to participate in their exciting Chinese Language Programme, Whitburn C of E Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and exceptional teacher of Mandarin. Our motto ‘Excellence for All’ is at the heart of our work: our ethos as an Anglican academy is entirely inclusive and no faith based pupil admission criteria are applied.

This exciting post provides opportunity for students to acquire skills in the most widely-spoken language in the world, as well as generate an interest in Chinese culture. Supported by SWIRE Chinese Language Foundation and Swire Chinese Language Centre Newcastle, this post initially involves teaching Mandarin at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, as well as delivering HSK courses as part of our Sixth Form enrichment programme. The successful candidate will also deliver an outreach programme to our main feeder primary schools.

You will join a highly effective MFL Department and become a part of the family of SWIRE Chinese Language Centres around the country that regularly meet to share effective pedagogy and to improve and expand Chinese teaching in the UK.

The successful candidates will have:

• outstanding teaching and classroom management skills
• drive, high expectations and a commitment to excellence for all
• a clear commitment to professional development and excellent communication skills
• the ability to effectively teach Mandarin across key stages 3, 4 and 5
• an absolute commitment to pupil progress and their learning above all else
• a genuine passion for Chinese culture and strong ICT skills to enhance learning

The closing date is 12:00 noon on Monday 2nd November 2020.

Application packs are available from the academy website www.whitburncofeacademy.org or main office. Hard copies should be returned to Whitburn Church of England Academy, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF, Tel. (0191) 529 3712, e-mail office@whitburncofeacademy.org

Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the Governing Body BEFORE the final selection stage.