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Teacher of Mandarin Chinese

Publish on Mar 31, 2019 | Viewed 3907

Shrewsbury International School Bangkok

job information

  • Reference Id: Bkp_0004040
  • Company: Shrewsbury International School Bangkok
  • Position name: Teacher of Mandarin Chinese
  • Job location: Bangkok
  • Non-Thais allowed: No
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Vacancy: Several positions
  • Gender: Male or Female
  • Age: non definite age
  • Job level: Officer
  • Experience: N/A
  • Education: N/A
  • Monthly salary range: Negotiable
  • Job field(s):

Job description

Position Summary:

The Teacher of Mandarin Chinese reports to the Head of MFL, Mrs. Anna Perthybridge, and is expected to teach a full timetable of 48 periods (55 minutes / 10 day cycle). This department of highly motivated and experienced staff teaches across the Junior and Senior sections of the School (Years 3 – 13) and expectations are high. The department enjoys excellent results at IGCSE, AS and A Level.  We are seeking a Mandarin teacher to deliver the curriculum from Key Stage 2 to A Level, and therefore a high degree of flexibility, fluency and creativity will be required. Successful candidates will be able to inspire learners of all ages using a broad range of strategies and techniques, not least of which being a full and imaginative use of ICT in the classroom.

General:

Shrewsbury is one of South East Asia’s outstanding international schools, with enrolment of 1700 students from Early Years to Sixth Form, exceptional examination results and particular strengths in the creative arts, design and sport. The school itself enjoys a delightful and spectacular setting, right on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the heart of Bangkok. The school is readily accessed by road and boats, which provide an easy and quick link to Bangkok’s Skytrain and the city centre. The link with Shrewsbury School UK (www.shrewsbury.org.uk) is taken very seriously and, year-on-year, develops into a world-class educational partnership.

Qualification

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate:

  • will be a dedicated teacher capable of inspiring students;
  • will have a full working knowledge of the English National Curriculum  and an ability and aspiration to attain high standards;
  • will have either experience of working with English Language Learners (ELL) or a desire to broaden his / her experience and skills in EAL teaching and learning strategies;
  • will have assessment for learning skills;
  • will have a flexible approach to working within the school curriculum and structures;
  • will have demonstrated an appreciation of the value of the extra-curricular dimension in developing the potential of students;
  • will have excellent interpersonal skills and a positive approach to professional development particularly in the areas of EAL and ICT;
  • will be internationally minded;
  • will have the ability to work within and apply all school policies e.g. behaviour management, child protection, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities etc.

Child Safeguarding:

Shrewsbury International School is committed to Safeguarding and Child Protection promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to

  • attend in-house Child Safeguarding programmes;
  • promote and safeguard the welfare of all students in the school;
  • report to the Child Protection Officer any concerns they have for the welfare of a student. This may include unsafe practices witnessed within the school as outlined in the school’s Speak Out (Whistleblowing) Policy;
  • keep professional relationships with students where personal boundaries are respected and maintained;
  • seek advice from a Line Manager or Child Protection Officer with issues or concerns related to Child Safeguarding.

Requirements:

  • International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) prior to the start of contract.
  • Formal proof of identity with photo ID (Original Driving License / Passport).
  • 2 signed, confidential references (one of which will be from the candidate’s current headteacher) before the start of contract.
  • Verification of original qualifications.

How to Apply:

Applications will only be accepted on the official Shrewsbury International School Application Form, which is available on the school website “Job Vacancies” page. 

Further Details:

Full details of the school are available on our website at www.shrewsbury.ac.th.

Any queries should be forwarded to Head of MFL, Mrs. Anna Pethybridge (Anna.p3@shrewsbury.ac.th).

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