Teacher of Mandarin Chinese

The Gorse Academies Trust, Leeds, LS27 0LZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP/September 2022

• Closing date

  31 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mandarin
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 Hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role represents a rare and exciting opportunity for any candidate who would like to be part of a dynamic team and who shares our vision to see our Mandarin Chinese provision rapidly expand and flourish across the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

As a city region, Leeds continues to compete with the best. Our shared aspiration is to ensure that our young people are prepared with increasing excellence for the challenges of global citizenship in the 21st century.

The GORSE Academies Trust recognises the importance of China as a nation of increasing global significance. Consequently, we have secured funding through the Swire Chinese Language Programme to establish a centre of excellence in the teaching of Mandarin Chinese. The centre seeks to develop cultural and political understanding, as well as opportunities for international placements and exchanges.

Currently in the fifth year of our development, we are seeking to appoint, a full-time teacher of Mandarin Chinese. You will join our dynamic teaching team and our Partnership Director to work across the Trust in primary, secondary and Post-16 education. We are seeking an inspirational teacher who has the flair and expertise to engage and inspire students through their teaching of Chinese language and culture. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and a determination to ensure all students thrive within our provision.

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.

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About The Gorse Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Gorse Academies Trust website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@tgat.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 487 8888
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-gorse-academies-trust (opens in new tab)

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