Secondary Mandarin Teacher (IBDP)

ONE WORLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

One World International School (OWIS) in Singapore seeks a dedicated Mandarin teacher for Secondary and IB Diploma cohorts. The role focuses on delivering differentiated, inquiry-based Mandarin instruction that supports diverse learners while aligning with the IB Learner Profile and school values.

You will collaborate with colleagues to design engaging lessons, assess progress, and communicate outcomes to students and parents.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time teaching experience as a qualified teacher.
• Bachelor’s degree and a professional teaching qualification (PGDE/PGCE/NIE/NIE Diploma) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience teaching Mandarin at Secondary/IGCSE/IB levels.
• High proficiency in spoken and written English to deliver curriculum and communicate with stakeholders.
• Motivated and passionate teachers as OWIS expands.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and deliver Mandarin lessons for Secondary and IB Diploma students.
• Collaborate to develop differentiated lesson plans and assessments.
• Assess and communicate student progress through reports and meetings.
• Promote IB Learner Profile attributes and school values.
• Lead or participate in extracurriculars, events, and staff training.
• Adhere to school policies to ensure health, safety and wellbeing of students.
• Teach across the full Secondary range, including IGCSE and IB curricula.

Skills

Mandarin teaching

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional teaching qualification (PGDE/PGCE/NIE/NIE Diploma)

Teacher license / QTS

Job description

Company Overview / Employee Value Proposition

One World International School, Singapore, is a private, co-educational day school catering for students from Early Childhood 1 - Grade 12 (aged 3-18), following the IB PYP programme and the Cambridge International Examinations programme.

Job Summary

At One World International School (OWIS), you will teach and educate students across Secondary and IB Diploma levels, delivering differentiated, inquiry-based learning that supports diverse learner needs and promotes the IB Learner Profile and school values.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and deliver Mandarin lessons for Secondary and IB Diploma students that enhance learner understanding and engagement through inquiry-based methods
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop differentiated lesson plans, learning activities, and assessments tailored to individual student needs and learning styles
• Assess and monitor student progress using formative and summative evaluations, set measurable improvement goals, and communicate outcomes effectively to students and parents through detailed reports and meetings
• Promote and model the attributes and attitudes of the IB Learner Profile and consistently uphold the school’s core values in all teaching and interactions
• Lead or actively participate in extracurricular activities, school events, assemblies, staff training sessions, and meetings to foster a vibrant school community
• Implement and adhere to school policies and best practices to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all students
• Teach across the full Secondary age range, including IGCSE and IB Diploma curricula, adapting instructional approaches to meet diverse cultural backgrounds and learning needs

Required competencies and certifications

• Minimum two (2) years of relevant full-time teaching experience as a qualified teacher
• Bachelor’s degree and a Professional Degree in Teaching or equivalent teaching qualification certificates (PGDE, PGCE, PGCEi, NIE Diploma), Valid Teacher License, or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong knowledge and proven experience teaching Mandarin at Secondary, IGCSE, and IB levels
• High proficiency in spoken and written English to effectively deliver curriculum and communicate with stakeholders
• As we are expanding rapidly we are looking for some highly motivated and passionate teachers

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience working in an international school environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver student-centred, inquiry-based learning that fosters critical thinking and innovation

• Working Location: OWIS Campuses