Mandarin Teacher

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Location:

Abu Dhabi, AE

Job ID: 4394

School: NAS Abu Dhabi School

Company: Nord Anglia Education

About Nord Anglia

At Nord Anglia Education, our schools shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who leave our schools with everything they need for success – whatever they choose to be or do in life. When it comes to creating memorable learning experiences both within and beyond our classrooms, our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial professions and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide.

We educate more than 74,000 children in 32 countries, our 84 schools in the Middle East, the Americas, Europe and Asia form our diverse global family, making us the largest provider of premium education in the world.

About the School

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) lies at the heart of the Emirate, on Al Reem Island. In August 2023, we opened the school’s new, purpose-built campus to our first cohort of students and began to do what Nord Anglia does best: make every moment at school count. Our mission is to help our students prepare for their futures, think creatively outside the box, develop healthy resilience, global awareness, and be team players.

The Role

All our students – from Early Years Foundation Stage through to IGCSEs and A-levels – follow the English National Curriculum. The successful candidate will be able to inspire students of all ages and abilities. Classroom resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximising student progress. More detail about the role and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description. The start date for this position is April 2025.

About You

You will be a teacher who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, for parents and for colleagues. You will have strong experience of the UK national curriculum; further experience of international education will be an added advantage.

You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community. You will have a strong focus on being the best teacher you can be and will also participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships. The flexibility and open-mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international environment are essential.

Job Purpose

Everything we do is connected to our vision to create a generation of resilient and creative global citizens, who will change our world for the better.

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, you will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will:

Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents;
Engage and motivate students;
Continually strive to develop the quality of students’ learning;
Use the student tracking and monitoring process to advance student learning;
Contribute to the school improvement / development planning and promote the priorities of the school;
Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school
Fully embody at all times the school values of Kindness, Honesty and Respect.

Qualifications/Training

Qualified to bachelors degree level or above in the subject taught
Qualified Teacher Status

Experience/Knowledge

Minimum of two years’ experience teaching UK National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 and IGCSE.
Minimum of two years' experience teaching the IB Diploma Programme at SL and HL, or A-Level is preferable but not essential.
Skilled in delivering lessons in Mandarin
A second language preferred but not required
A flexible approach, including the willingness to teach primary, is essential.
Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricular to engage children and enable them to perform highly.
Working in partnership with parents.
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
The drive to continually strive for improvement
A flexible approach to changing circumstances
Compassion and kindness towards others

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.