Teacher of Chinese

Bellerbys Brighton is a co-educational international college which specialises in providing a high quality British Education for predominantly international students from over 60 different countries around the world and preparing them for university. Our highly motivated students benefit from our state of the art facilities and small class sizes within a unique and vibrant educational environment.

We are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic teacher of Chinese, teaching A-Level for 3 hours per week. Reporting to the Head of Humanities, the Chinese teacher would work alongside other members of the languages department, in particular the Head of Modern Languages.

A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write an appropriately stimulating and challenging Scheme of Work for Chinese.
• Effective delivery of the course (AL course in one year).
• Teach literature and film according to set texts in preparation for essay writing.
• Preparation and conduct of Speaking Exams (in Mandarin).
• Set independent work preparing students for the Listening, Reading and Translation paper.
• Ensuring students’ notes are appropriate and well-organised.
• Marking student work and returning within agreed deadlines.
• Marking exams and/or coursework and accurately recording.
• Furnish detailed comments for UCAS applications when requested.
• Liaising with the Head of Department, Head of Faculty, Head of Section & Exams Officer as appropriate to make exam entries for students taught.
• Writing academic reports as required.
• Using educational technology in teaching, including interactive whiteboard with the StudySmart VLE.
• Ensure students have appropriate textbooks, liaising with Head of Department as necessary.
• Demonstrate a high level of motivation and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Attend regular Faculty and staff meetings, and events.
• Be proactive in taking responsibility for matters relating to health & safety.
• Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned (eg cover, invigilation etc.).
• Keep accurate daily online registers.

EXPERIENCE

• Good first degree in Chinese desirable but not essential.
• Teaching qualification desirable but not essential.
• Experience of teaching Chinese essential.

KEY BENEFITS

• Competitive salary.
• Subsidised lunch.
• Enhanced pension scheme, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, Wellbeing centre, and much more.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same dedication. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers, an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas criminal records if appropriate.

Please apply via the link.