Secondary Teacher (Mandarin First Language)

Sunsuria Berhad; Sepang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution located in Sepang is seeking a Secondary Teacher specializing in Mandarin First Language. Responsibilities include teaching Mandarin, preparing students for exams, and supporting their well-being. Candidates should have expertise in the UK National Curriculum and possess relevant qualifications, including a degree with a focus on Mandarin and a PGCE or equivalent. The position offers an opportunity to create a positive impact in students' education and development.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Mandarin confidently with up-to-date subject knowledge.
• Experience with Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin curricula.
• Willingness to be a personal tutor and support student well-being.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mandarin to secondary students and prepare them for external examinations.
• Act as personal tutor to students and monitor their well-being.
• Participate in professional development and maintain a full teaching load.

Skills

Teaching UK National Curriculum

Confidence in IT

Effective administrative skills

Willingness to accommodate diverse linguistic backgrounds

Education

High-quality degree with Mandarin focus

PGCE or equivalent teaching degree

Job description

Secondary Teacher (Mandarin First Language)

Secondary Teacher (Mandarin First Language) will be based at Sunsuria City, Sepang and available to start work on immediate/ Aug 2026

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Capable of teaching Mandarin confidently, being up-to-date in the subject.
• Committed specialist with good subject knowledge and an in-depth understanding of all aspects of Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin curricula.
• Prepare students for qualifications, including external examinations and university entry papers as required.
• Promote rigour and creativity within the curriculum.
• Familiarity with the UK National Curriculum.
• Keep up to date with curriculum developments.
• Display good subject knowledge.
• Prepare and collaborate (where relevant) on planning.
• Support student learning, using ICT where appropriate.
• Work with relevant staff to support students with additional needs.
• Contribute to student interventions where required.
• Use formative assessment strategies regularly.
• Maintain summative assessment records.
• Adhere to the school’s marking policy.
• Compose high quality student reports.
• Attend relevant staff training.
• Participate in lesson observation and professional review to maximise teaching quality.
• Maintain a full teaching load as expected within the department.

Pastoral

• Act as personal tutor to a group of students.
• Promote kindness and high expectations of behaviour.
• Monitor the well‑being of students.
• Support and take a pastoral interest in students.
• Provide guidance where necessary.
• Maintain positive relationships with students and parents.
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis.
• Participate in meetings where required.
• Contribute to extra‑curricular activities.
• Promote the welfare of children and safeguard students.
• Report any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Supervise students during non‑lesson times where required.
• Participate in House events and activities.

General

• Promote the school’s ethos.
• Collaborate and communicate well with all school stakeholders.
• Follow relevant school policies.
• Assist with marketing of the school where relevant.
• Adhere to professional conduct.
• Support and attend major school events.
• Maintain punctuality.
• Dress professionally and appropriately.
• Undertake any duties deemed reasonable by the Senior Management Team.

Skills and experience required:

• The capability of teaching the UK National Curriculum expertly and confidently to all age groups and up‑to‑date in curriculum content.
• A willingness to accommodate the needs of students from a variety of linguistic backgrounds is essential.
• Confidence in IT and good IT skills, being able to pick up new procedures and routines quickly.
• Effective and efficient administrative skills.
• Relevant experience in teaching, examining or in the commercial sector will be taken into account.

Qualifications:

• A high‑quality degree with Mandarin as the sole or major focus would be advantageous.
• PGCE or equivalent teaching degree.