Head of Mandarin

An outstanding teacher of Mandarin is required to join CLS for September 2024 for a one-year appointment. The School has a long-standing record of high academic achievement (94.6% of A-level and Pre-U entries gained A* to B/D1-M1 grades in 2023). There is also much happening in terms of co-curricular activities, and all staff are expected to be fully involved in School life.

The post will involve teaching Mandarin to years 7 13. We follow the CAIE IGCSE specification. We offer the HSK in Sixth Form and every year pupils go on to high-tariff universities to read Mandarin and other associated courses. There is a rich supra-curricular programme as well, including competitions, cultural societies and trips.

We aspire to attract a staff that matches the social and cultural diversity of the CLS community. We welcome applications from anyone with the relevant skills and abilities, and particularly from those who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours. We use CV Minder to anonymise applications.

CLS was named by the Sunday Times as London Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, and occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Pauls Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern. There are impressive off-site sports facilities in south-east London.

CLS Teaching Pay Scale £37440 - £61410 plus allocation.

City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school website.

Further details and an application form are available from our website (https://www.cityoflondonschool.org.uk/about/vacancies)

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 30 April

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8 May.