Mandarin First Language Teacher (KS1-KS3)

St Andrews International School Bangkok is one of 88 schools in the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) family. We offer a British educational curriculum with an international perspective that begins in Nursery and leads up to IGCSE examinations in Year 11, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma after completing Year 13. We are an inclusive school that invites children from all backgrounds and abilities to participate in the educational offerings on our diverse campus.

Founded in 1997 on an attractive, conveniently located site, with excellent facilities and access to local transportation. Today we have more than 2,400 students over a Primary School and High School campus, representing some 68 nationalities ranging from Foundation Stage to Year 13. Our state-of-the-art High School campus (next to Ekkamai BTS) opened in August 2017 giving our students the benefit of world-class teaching and facilities.

As part of the NAE family of schools, we are delighted to be able to offer some unique collaborations with world-class establishments, including the Juilliard School of Performing Arts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and UNICEF.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At St Andrews Mandarin is taught as a First Language (native) programme and as a MFL (Modern Foreign Language), being a popular and well-established subject within the school. We are seeking a Mandarin specialist teacher with experience teaching Mandarin as a native programme to join the Primary School Languages team. Class sizes are small and students are motivated and enthusiastic, enjoying a lively and engaging approach to learning through a wide range of teaching and learning techniques. The ideal candidate will convey a genuine enthusiasm for the subject and contribute collaboratively in the continued development of the Mandarin curriculum across Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 3 (from Year 1 to Year 9). The successful candidate may also be required to teach some MFL groups to support the languages team.

In Primary, the Mandarin First Language Programme is offered to native students from Year 1 onwards, taught in small groups for two periods a week. Students continue the programme in High School until the end of Year 9, when they can then opt to continue studying First Language Mandarin at IGCSE and IB level.

The ideal candidate will have extensive subject knowledge of the Chinese and Singaporean National Curriculum, with experience teaching Mandarin using Simplified Chinese to native Primary School aged students (Year 1 to Year 6) and will have the flexibility and skills required to teach Mandarin in High School, up to Year 9. Previous experience teaching Mandarin First Language across Key Stages, including lower High School, is essential. The ability to teach Mandarin MFL or an additional language, such as Spanish or French, will be an advantage.

All Languages classrooms have interactive whiteboards and access to the internet, and there is a strong commitment to integrating the teaching and use of ICT skills into all areas of the curriculum, where appropriate, with iPads.

As well as their teaching, all teachers are also expected to contribute positively to both the school’s pastoral systems and the extra-curricular programme, offering an Extra-Curricular Activity that either supports or extends the students’ learning in their subject area, or from another area of personal interest.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

At St Andrews, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school, and we have an excellent reputation for supporting children with special educational needs. Experience of teaching children with dyslexia, mild autism, ADHD etc. would be very good prior experience for a teacher wishing to join our team. Our Mission Statement commits us to meeting ‘all the needs of the individual learner’, and this applies equally to those students targeting the very highest grades at IGCSE and IB.

Our Community

Joining St Andrews means becoming part of a warm and inclusive community, where teachers contribute beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching, you’ll engage in our vibrant pastoral system, residential trips, and offer extracurricular activities that enhance student growth, whether in academics, creative arts, sports, or social initiatives.

Curriculum and Learning Approach

Our curriculum broadly follows the English National Curriculum with an inclusive, international perspective. Senior students take IGCSEs and the IB Diploma, with options for the IB Career-Related Pathway and International BTECs, catering to our diverse community. We embrace technology, adapting to the continuous changes, ensuring staff and students have the tools for digital learning. Every teacher receives a personal device.

Safeguarding at St Andrews:

St Andrews is committed to ensuring the safety of all our students, and expects all staff to share the same commitment (see our Child Protection Code of Conduct). No teacher will be appointed without at least two references, including one from the most recent employer, a ten year criminal record check and relevant regional Prohibition Order/DBS checks.

Application Process:

If you would like to apply for a position at our school, please complete the application process through Jobtrain, accessible via the Nord Anglia Education website: http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th February 2026, with applications being reviewed as they are received. Please email recruitment@standrews.ac.th

 if you require any further information.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.