Mandarin Teacher (Secondary Years)

Eton House International Education House; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing school in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Chinese teacher to inspire students aged 11 to 18. Responsibilities include teaching the Chinese curriculum, managing a positive learning environment, and conducting assessments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent, relevant teaching experience, and be fluent in Mandarin. This role offers a chance to contribute to a child-led learning environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2-5 years relevant professional teaching experience.
• Passion in education with dedication to children.

Responsibilities

• Manage a safe learning environment.
• Teach Chinese to assigned classes.
• Differentiate lessons for student needs.
• Promote independent learning and assess student work.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Good oral and written English skills

Strong Chinese literary and writing skills

Ability to work well independently and in a team

Education

Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent

Teachers Certificates, Diplomas, or other Teacher Accreditation courses

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a colleague with a teaching background in Secondary education and an experienced Chinese teacher to join a growing school in the heart of Singapore. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Chinese from ages 11 to 18. The school offers both IGCSE and International A‑Level Chinese. The successful applicant will have outstanding subject knowledge and have the ability to enthuse and inspire students, maximizing achievement and progress at all levels. A teacher with flexibility, resilience, and a caring and kind approach towards students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a lively, enthusiastic, orderly and safe learning environment.
• Deliver the Chinese curriculum to assigned classes in accordance with the School’s timetable.
• Differentiate lessons according to the abilities and learning needs of individual students.
• Promote independent learning by adopting teaching and learning strategies which develop the competence and confidence of every student.
• Ensure the thorough implementation of subject specifications, teaching schemes, assessment policies and reporting procedures.
• Assess and develop the Chinese curriculum in the school.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work, including the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject, and of different students.
• Keep abreast of current developments in Chinese language education and adapt the curriculum content and methods of teaching and examining as appropriate.
• Identify appropriate resources within the limits of the school budget.
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed within the Chinese classrooms.
• Ensure that the Chinese classrooms present stimulating environments, which help to influence students’ attitudes positively towards the subject.
• Ensure students’ work is regularly assessed and that homework is in line with school policy.
• Report to parents in accordance with the school’s reporting policy.
• Use information gained from assessment, recording and reporting procedures to generate further improvement in student achievement.
• When required, take on a form tutor role in the Senior School and fulfill the responsibilities of that position.
• Follow the School’s policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, daily routines, duties, homework, leave of absence and visits.
• Contribute to co‑curricular activities that broaden students’ experiences and contribute to the general life of the school.
• Promote the study of Chinese amongst students and parents.
• Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature.
• Maintain appropriate links with teaching colleagues in all sections of the school and foster cross‑curricular links where appropriate.
• Liaise with members of the Inclusive Education Team with regard to individual students, to ensure that those needs are understood, planned for and met.
• Develop effective links with the wider community, in order to extend the study of Chinese and enhance teaching and learning.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• The candidate should hold a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent.
• Teachers Certificates, Diplomas or other Teacher Accreditation courses and certification are required if the applicant’s degree is not in Education.
• At least 2–5 years relevant professional teaching experience in education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well independently as well as within a team.
• Fluent in Mandarin, with good oral and written English skills.
• Strong Chinese literary and writing skills are required.
• Have passion in education career, with dedication, love and patience for children.

EtonHouse International School Orchard is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment with the intention of promoting wellbeing for all members of our school community. As a school and employer, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment policy aims to ensure that the appropriate checks are made for all potential staff who will come in contact with our students, as part of a transparent and equitable recruitment policy.

About EtonHouse International Education Group

EtonHouse emphasises child‑led learning, fostering happiness, engagement, open‑mindedness, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning. Our inquiry‑based pedagogy, established 30 years ago, has made us a leader in education, offering a comprehensive K‑12 pathway from Infant Care to High School in Singapore and 9 other countries. The group also manages E‑Bridge, part of Singapore’s Anchor Operator Scheme for affordable Pre‑Schools, and Middleton International School, an affordable through‑train international school.

Founded in 1995