Teacher of Mandarin Chinese (Fixed term)

The Gorse Academies Trust, Leeds, LS27 0LZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Languages, Mandarin
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary position until 31st August 2027
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspire the next generation through language, culture and global opportunity

The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking a passionate, ambitious and inspiring Teacher of Mandarin Chinese to join our growing provision.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and expanding Mandarin Chinese across our trust. Working alongside our Curriculum Leader of Mandarin and our Mandarin team, you will deliver high-quality teaching across primary, secondary and Post-16 settings, bringing the language and culture to life for young people.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has the energy, creativity and subject expertise to deliver engaging and challenging lessons that drive strong progress.
• Is committed to high expectations and ensuring every student achieves their full potential.
• Can build strong relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Demonstrates the drive and ambition to contribute to a rapidly developing and innovative provision.

Whether you are at the start of your teaching career or an experienced practitioner, you will be supported to develop and thrive within a high-performing, collaborative organisation.

What you’ll bring

You will:

• Be a skilled classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching Mandarin Chinese.
• Have experience of teaching at KS3 and KS4, with a track record of strong outcomes (or successful placements if training).
• Demonstrate secure subject knowledge and the ability to plan engaging, well-sequenced lessons that inspire learners.
• Use effective assessment and feedback strategies to drive progress and raise attainment.
• Show a commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• Have a clear understanding of current educational developments, including supporting disadvantaged pupils.

Above all, you will share our commitment to excellence, inclusion and opportunity for all.

Why join us?

At GORSE, you’ll be part of a trust where:

• High challenge and high support underpin everything we do.
• Staff at every stage benefit from exceptional professional development and career progression.
• Collaboration and innovation are actively encouraged.
• You can make a genuine difference to students’ life chances.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of Mandarin Chinese.pdf - 349 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Gorse Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Gorse Academies Trust website
• Email address: recruitment@tgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-gorse-academies-trust

Arranging a visit to The Gorse Academies Trust

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

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