Job Description
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Teacher of Mandarin - Secondary School - Wigan - Part-Time (0.14 FTE) - Long-Term Supply
Tradewind Recruitment are working with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Wigan to recruit a committed Teacher of Mandarin for a long-term supply position starting in September and running through to May 2027. This is a part-time Mandarin teaching job totalling 5 hours across 2 weeks (days and teaching hours are flexible). Pay is negotiable depending on experience.
About the role (Teacher of Mandarin - Wigan)
- Deliver high-quality Mandarin lessons in a secondary setting, building pupils' confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
- Teach small groups/classes across KS3 and KS4 (exact timetable confirmed with the school).
- Plan engaging, structured lessons that develop vocabulary, grammar and cultural understanding.
- Assess learning and provide clear feedback to support progress over the course of this long-term placement.
- Work flexibly around a 5-hours-per-fortnight timetable, with days/hours agreed to suit you and the school.
- Start date: September | Duration: until May 2027.
The school
This client secondary school in Wigan is a vibrant and inclusive learning community with a strong focus on helping every student follow a personalised journey toward success. The school's vision is rooted in high expectations and academic excellence, encouraging pupils to recognise opportunities, embrace challenge and dare to think in new ways-captured in the ethos that "Life is what you make it!" The school community is guided by clear, student-centred values of Respect, Aspiration, Inclusion and Kindness, creating positive relationships and a culture where pupils feel safe, supported and motivated to achieve.
What we're looking for
- A confident, knowledgeable Teacher of Mandarin with the ability to deliver engaging lessons in a UK secondary context.
- QTS is desirable; however, strong secondary teaching experience in Mandarin / Chinese will also be considered.
- Experience working with KS3 and/or KS4 learners (GCSE Chinese/Mandarin experience is beneficial).
- Strong classroom practice, clear communication and the ability to motivate pupils of varying abilities.
- An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one through Tradewind Recruitment).
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Pay and benefits
- Pay is negotiable and will reflect your experience and qualifications.
- Flexible timetable: 5 hours across 2 weeks, with days/hours agreed to suit you and the school.
- Long-term supply opportunity from September to May 2027.
- Dedicated consultant support from Tradewind Recruitment.
- Access to CPD and training, including safeguarding. xwzovoh
How to apply
To apply for this Teacher of Mandarin role in Wigan, contact Anthony at Tradewind Recruitment on or email . For confidentiality reasons, the school name will be shared with suitable candidates at the next stage.