Senior School Mandarin Teacher

About the role

North London Collegiate School (Singapore) is looking for a Mandarin teacher to join the Senior School from August 2027. The school teaches Mandarin across Grades 6 to 12, and the successful candidate will deliver an ambitious, engaging languages curriculum that builds linguistic confidence, intercultural awareness and an appreciation of global perspectives, supporting learners from language acquisition to native or near-native speakers.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Mandarin across the Senior School (Grades 6-12) and support students of all abilities.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through pastoral responsibilities, usually as a form tutor.
• Engage fully in the co-curricular life of the school.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic, highly qualified and committed Mandarin teacher.
• Applicants should state their strengths and experience teaching Mandarin across different proficiency tracks, including confidence with advanced levels.
• Experience with international curricula, especially the IB Diploma Programme (Language A and Language B), is desirable but not essential.
• Suitable for ECT (NQT) graduates; the initial contract is three years.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Initial three-year fixed-term contract.
• Accommodation and relocation costs.
• Annual return flights to the home country.
• Health insurance and tuition fees for eligible children.

Applications must be made through the school's application system, using the completed application form and a cover letter addressed to the Senior School Principal. Shortlisted candidates will provide evidence of their teaching and references before the interview. The closing date for applications is 17 November 2026.