Mandarin Teacher

THE ROLE

The role of the Mandarin Teacher (Pre-K to K2) is essentially to support in building and maintaining a successful Early Years programme within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conducive to learning and developing through the process of play-based learning and in conjunction with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) - Reggio Emilia Approach.

Contract Type: Full time, Two Years
Start Date:August 2026
Work Location: Coronation Circle Campus

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be part of a core team to design and prepare a challenging, innovative and exciting Mandarin curriculum for children entering Pre-Nursery, Kindergarten 1, or Kindergarten 2 which will enable them to flourish and achieve their potential;
• Design, prepare and deliver challenging Mandarin lessons to suit the individual needs of all pupils using a range and balance of teaching strategies;
• Promote the enjoyment of learning;
• Ensure the classroom and school environment is well- managed, inviting, organized and neatly presented;
• Support the outdoor Forest School Educational Program;
• Nurture meaningful relationships with pupils and their families and provide the individual attention they need;
• Assess and monitor pupil progress and provide clear learning targets so that all learners can see success and improve and maintain Portfolios of Learning;
• Collaborate with other teachers, especially the English co-teacher of the classroom, to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge through staff meetings and staff PD sessions;
• Communicate accurately, regularly and meaningfully with families of pupils in their care;
• Participate in school activities (some on evenings and weekends) such as assemblies, parent evening events, conferences, workshops and any other roles as identified by the leadership team;
• Supervise the pupils and take on duties as required during lunch, sleep and other times as required

REQUIREMENTS

• A university degree and a recognized qualification (such as PGCE) in Early Childhood Education;
• Native-level Mandarin speaker;
• National Putonghua Proficiency Test - Mandarin secondary-level A certificate or above;
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in Early Years education, ideally with experience in an international educational setting;
• Curriculum development knowledge in Mandarin;
• Experience in teaching second language learners;
• Knowledge/ Experience of Reggio Emilia Approach is advantageous

HOW TO APPLY

Please send the application with cover letter and full resume addressed to the Human Resources Department, Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong by clicking "Quick Apply".

Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and for recruitment purposes only. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews and may be contacted at any stage after submitting their applications. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to give proof of identify and qualifications before interviews take place. The final employment will be subject to pre-employment and child protection checks.

Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our safer recruitment and wider safeguarding practices are aligned with UK and international best practice, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP). As such, we hold ourselves to a high standard and undertake rigorous safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, with specific attention to child protection, for all applicants. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks and identity checks.