Visiting Chinese Teacher

WYCOMBE ABBEY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school seeks a Visiting Teacher of Chinese to foster a love for languages and promote engagement among pupils. The role involves collaboration with key staff and contributing to an exciting Modern Languages curriculum. Attractive salary scale compared to similar roles in the sector.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff.
• Experience or qualifications in teaching Modern Languages.

Responsibilities

• Promote the subject of Chinese throughout the school.
• Create a framework for students to enjoy Modern Languages.

Job description

Wycombe Abbey is a world-class full-boarding school for girls,located on a beautiful site in the centre of High Wycombe.With its distinctive heritage, magnificent 170-acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for 650 pupils aged 11-18.

Wycombe Abbey has been at the forefront of girls’ boarding education for the last 125 years.Superb academic outcomes are the School’s hallmark and pupils regularly secure places at the most prestigious universities across the globe.Known for its world-class education, Wycombe Abbey encourages curiosity, innovation, leadership and delight in learning among its pupils.

We are seeking a Visiting Teacher of Chinese to work closely with the Head of Chinese and Visiting Languages Coordinator to promote the subject throughout the School community, and create the framework within which pupils can enjoy anactive pursuit of Modern Languages at all levels.

The Modern Languages Department at Wycombe Abbey is an exciting place to be! We aim to foster a love for the countries where languages are spoken and enthusiasm for learning.

Wycombe Abbey has its own salary scale which compares favourably with other independent schools and is well above that of the maintained sector.

How to apply:Further details can be found under ‘Current Vacancies’ on our website. Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 [e-mail]

Closing date for applications:Tuesday 17 June 2025.

Interview date:Week Commencing 23 June 2025.

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

Further information regarding filtered convictions, please refer toFiltering Guidance by the Ministry of JusticeandNacro Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638.

Wycombe Abbey is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.