Visiting Chinese Teacher

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in High Wycombe is seeking a passionate and skilled Visiting Teacher of Chinese to engage with students and enhance language learning. With a commitment to educational excellence, the school offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have experience in teaching Chinese and a drive to inspire students.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Ongoing professional development

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Modern Languages, particularly Chinese.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the languages department.
• A passion for fostering a love of languages.

Responsibilities

• Promote the subject of Chinese throughout the school community.
• Work closely with the Head of Chinese and Visiting Languages Coordinator.
• Create a supportive framework for language learning.

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Visiting Chinese Teacher.

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 an active 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, complete an application form and submit it, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs. J Duncan, by selecting “Apply for this job”. If you have any questions, please contact the HR Team at 01494 895575 or [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 if we receive a high volume of early suitable applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all applicants must declare unspent convictions, conditional cautions, and certain spent convictions as specified by law.

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

Wycombe Abbey is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

About the School

Wycombe Abbey offers a unique environment for learning and working. Join a community of 420 staff and 650 pupils. We foster curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership, and joy in learning—both for pupils and staff. We seek individuals with new ideas, passion, skills, and enthusiasm to enrich our community and inspire our pupils.

Life at Wycombe Abbey extends beyond the job. We promote staff involvement in school life, offer a rewarding working environment, comprehensive benefits, ongoing professional development, and a focus on staff wellbeing. All staff contribute to inspiring pupils to achieve ambitious goals and make a positive impact in the world.

Please watch the video below to learn more about working at Wycombe Abbey.

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