Teacher of Mandarin

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.

How to apply

To apply for this Teacher of Mandarin role in Wigan, contact Anthony at Tradewind Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). For confidentiality reasons, the school name will be shared with suitable candidates at the next stage