Mandarin Teacher (High School)- August 2027 Intake

St. Joseph's Institution International School; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Institution International School is seeking a Mandarin Teacher for the High School to deliver high-quality Mandarin lessons and support students in KS3 and IGCSE. The role reports to the Head of Languages and sits within the Mandarin department.

Primary duties include planning, assessment, feedback, and fostering positive relations with staff, students and parents. A commitment to safeguarding and professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of delivering high-quality Mandarin lessons to secondary students.
• Ability to plan, assess and provide feedback aligned with school policies.
• Wulf commitment to ongoing professional development and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school Mandarin with focus on KS3/IGCSE outcomes.
• Plan lessons with clear objectives and progression.
• Assess pupil progress and report according to school policies.
• Engage with parents and support home learning tasks.
• Maintain professional standards and contribute to department meetings.
• Act as form tutor or pastoral support as needed.

Skills

Mandarin teaching

Class management

Planning & lesson design

Assessment & feedback

Professional development

Parental engagement

Job description

Mandarin Teacher (High School)- August 2027 Intake

Primary Purpose: The Mandarin teacher’s primary responsibility is to ensure the high quality delivery of lessons to students in Mandarin, as well as carrying out other duties as required by the Head of Languages.

Position in Context: The Mandarin teacher is responsible to the Head of Languages and will be part of the Mandarin department who are responsible for the delivery of Mandarin at KS3 and IGCSE.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Teaching and Learning

Ensure effective teaching and management of classes, groups and individuals so that objectives are met, progress and challenge are maintained and the best use is made of teaching time

Use teaching methods, which will engage and stimulate pupils’ intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning, clear presentation and effective use of resources

Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of behaviour

Management through focused teaching and create positive and productive relationships in accordance with the rules and behaviour policy of the school

2.Planning

Identify clear teaching objectives, content, structures and sequences of lessons appropriate to the educational needs of the pupils

Set appropriate, yet challenging expectations for pupils’ learning, building on prior attainment

Identify pupils who may require additional support and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support

Ensure that planning shows a clear understanding of the Year group expectations and leads to progression within lessons and over sequences of lesson

3.Assessment and Reporting

To assess pupils’ achievements and progress in accordance with agreed policies and procedures

Implement AfL to evaluate how well learning objectives are/have been achieved and adapt future teaching and learning accordingly

Mark and monitor pupils’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, providing focus for pupils’ progress to ensure they meet individual and Year group targets

4.Managing own performance and professional development

Understand the need to take responsibility for their own professional development

Keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy as relevant to their curriculum team and Phase

Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and procedures

Make the most of PD opportunities provided

Reflect on their own teaching critically and use this to improve their teaching

5.Managing and Developing Relations within the School

Interact on a professional level with academic and administrative colleagues to establish productive working relationships

To contribute to meetings, discussions and systems to facilitate the smooth running of the school

6.Relations with Parents and the Wider Community

Prepare and present informative reports to parents in a professional manner

Facilitate parental engagement by ensuring Home Learning tasks detail how parents can assist their children

Prepare presentations for parental groups as required

7.Managing Resources

Select appropriate resources to support learners in achieving teaching objectives

Select resources to add practical activities and create interest for learners

8.Other

Act as a form tutor, if required, and assume pastoral responsibility for a group of students under the leadership of the Head of Year.

Act as a role model to the pupils they teach in their personal presentation and conduct

To meet statutory responsibilities and company policies with regard to Health and Safety

To promote and adhere to the Lasallian Mission and Core Values of SJIIS

Any other duties considered necessary as allocated by the Head of School

SJIIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we hold ourselves to a high standard concerning safer recruitment policy and processes. We expect the same commitment to keeping children safe from all of our staff and applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including a full DBS check, checks with past employers, online checks and relevant international police checks.