5 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    4 July 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    6 June 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Mandarin

Working pattern

Part time: 21 hours per week Permanent contract OR SLA

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 - UPS3 dependant on experience

Additional allowances

1SEN

What skills and experience we're looking for

•Experience of having taught GCSE/FCSE Mandarin

•Experience in a Primary setting

•Experience in 6th form enrichment

•Experience of having taught in a classroom environment

•Experience of differentiating work programmes for pupils

•Experience of monitoring, tracking and analysing student progress

•Able to present lessons in an engaging way for pupils

•Able to enhance classroom presentation through use of ICT


What the school offers its staff

Teacher’s pension, access to healthcare scheme (Benenden), access to CPD enhancement, onsite gym facilities, half-termly wellbeing afternoons, free school lunch

Further details about the role

Are you an outstanding Teacher who wants to work in an environment where you can make a real difference to the long-term outcomes of children and young people with Special Educational Needs? We are seeking a dedicated and talented Mandarin Teacher!

You will:

  • Deliver engaging Mandarin lessons to students ranging from Primary to Post 16
  • Assess student progress and adapt lessons to meet individual needs
  • Provide support with pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and conversation skills
  • Introduce pupils to Chinese culture, traditions, and customs to deepen their understanding of the language
  • Use creative resources and modern tools to enhance the learning experience

Application Process:

Application forms can be completed via https://www.wkrs.co.uk/vacancies or contact recruitment@wkrs.co.uk for further information. The School does not accept CV’s.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment checks. West Kirby School & College is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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About West Kirby School and College

School type
Special school, ages 5 to 19
School size
105 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 19
Ofsted report
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School website
West Kirby School and College website
Email address
recruitment@wkrs.co.uk
Phone number
01516323201
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Welcome to West Kirby School and College, a non-maintained special school initially founded over 100 years ago as a hospice for children. Since that time we have grown and developed into the successful school we are today. Times have changed, but we remain enthused by the opportunity to support, enable and develop children and young people towards realising their aspirations.

Arranging a visit to West Kirby School and College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wkrs.co.uk.

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