Temporary Teacher of Mandarin (Part Time approx. 0.5 FTE)

The Queen’s School is one of Cheshire’s leading independent schools, renowned for its outstanding academic achievements, exceptional pastoral care, and holistic approach to education.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to contribute to the delivery of high-quality Mandarin teaching across the School, inspiring pupils to develop their language skills and cultural understanding.

The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and delivering engaging lessons, preparing pupils for public examinations such as HSK, GCSE and A-level, and supporting the development of schemes of work alongside a collaborative and supportive languages team. With a strong focus on pupil progress, you will create a dynamic classroom environment that challenges, motivates and nurtures every learner to achieve their full potential.

Please see the candidate brochure for further information at https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/temporary-teacher-of-mandarin/ regarding the specific duties and person specification.

Remuneration

The salary offered will be attractive and will reflect the responsibilities of the post as well as the experience of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• A strong sense of community
• Supportive colleagues
• The School offers all eligible teaching staff a pension scheme with Legal and General with an employer pension contribution of 15% of pensionable salary
• Death in Service benefit
• Discounted school fees
• Subsidised meals and refreshments available
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to 24/7 online GP and other health and well-being experts
• On site parking if required
• Regular social events
• Small teaching classes (KS3 and KS4 are typically around 20 and KS5 around 10)

How to Apply

If, having read the information, you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form which can be found on the School website https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies together with a covering letter. When writing your letter, you should include:

· Your career pattern to date.

· Your reasons for applying for the post at The Queen’s School.

· The experience and skills which you feel would equip you for this role.

Please submit your completed application form to recruitment@thequeensschool.co.uk by 9am on Friday 24 April 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for the Thursday 30 April 2026.

For further information, you may wish to visit our website www.thequeensschool.co.uk.

The Queen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is also subject to a negative response to an enquiry as to a prohibition order that has been made by the Secretary of State. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Downloads

• Candidate Brochure - Temporary Teacher of Mandarin PDF Document
• QS Application Form - Temporary Teacher of Mandarin DOCX Document