Jordanhill School is situated in the West End of Glasgow. It is a combined Primary and Secondary School with a total school roll of approximately 1050, aged from 5 – 18.

They are seeking to recruit a full-time temporary Teacher of Mandarin to commence 14th August 2023.

The Swire Trust funds the development of the  Chinese Language Centre at Jordanhill School. As the work of the centre continues, they are seeking to appoint an additional full-time teacher of Mandarin to join the existing team in delivering the centre’s aims and aspirations.  

At present the centre teaches Mandarin to all pupils from P5-P7 in Jordanhill School and in neighbouring Broomhill Primary. They also work with the High School of Glasgow where Mandarin is taught in S1, S2 and S3.  

In Jordanhill, all pupils in S1 study Mandarin and then have the option to continue in S2 prior to course choice for S3. National 5 Mandarin is delivered in S3 and S4 with Higher Grade and Advanced Higher offered in S5/6. Teaching also takes place in Broomhill and the High School of Glasgow. The postholder will be expected to support some of this work and possession of a full driving license will be advantageous.

Applicants require to be registered with GTC Scotland. Appointment is conditional on a successful PVG check prior to commencement in the post, satisfactory references, presentation of qualifications and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be withdrawn if any of the above conditions are not satisfied.

Person Specification, application form and report on applicant form can be found at Jobs – Jordanhill School. Please return documents to recruitment@jordanhill.glasgow.sch.uk.

Closing date for this post is 9am Wednesday 17th May 2023. Interviews will be held during week commencing Monday 22nd May 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to commence this role at the start of the new term on 14th August 2023.