Chinese Specialist

4 days ago

Singapore TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL LIMITED Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Tanglin Mission

Tanglin Trust School Singapore has a long tradition of providing British-based learning with an international perspective. At Tanglin we strive to make every individual feel valued, happy and successful. Responsibility, enthusiasm and participation are actively encouraged and integrity is prized. Working together in a safe, caring yet stimulating environment, we set high expectations whilst offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world.


Our Vision

We aspire to be the best school in the world with a dynamic learning community which nurtures and inspires every individual to be the best they can be. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose are at the heart of everything we do across the school.


The Role

We require a full-time teacher to work in the Languages & Classics Faculty who could teach across the full 11 – 18 age range in Chinese. The school offers A Level and IB Chinese (Higher and Standard level) and experience in either post-16 pathway would be an added advantage. The Faculty is committed to the use of Technology for Learning, so an interest and experience in this methodology is a also desirable.


Key Responsibilities

1. Learning & Teaching

  • Ensure that lessons are planned in appropriate detail and are delivered in line with the high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
  • Manage an effective, enthusiastic and safe learning environment.
  • Differentiate lessons according to the abilities and learning needs of individual students.
  • Promote independent and active learning by adopting teaching and learning strategies which develop the competence and confidence of every student.
  • Seek to develop students’ attributes through the Tanglin Learner Profile, as well as seeking opportunities to develop their own attributes through that framework.
  • Ensure the thorough implementation of subject specifications, teaching schemes, assessment policies and reporting procedures.
  • Create opportunities for students to develop confidence in the subject through carefully planned and managed activities.
  • Support a departmental and whole school culture of innovation that includes varied and exciting teaching approaches, technological integration and thoughtful evaluation.
  • Possess the flexibility required to teach a range of texts, topics and ability levels.
  • Possess the flexibility required to teach either pathway (A level or IB) in the sixth form.

2. Planning & Development

  • Take responsibility for at least one aspect of the Chinese curriculum development each year, following discussion and negotiation with department leadership team (eg creation of new scheme of work and associated schemes of assessment; drafting of departmental policy; organisation of trip).
  • Assist the Chinese department leadership team in evaluating and developing the Mandarin curriculum.
  • Take advantage of some of the many opportunities for professional development offered by Tanglin.
  • Take responsibility for their own professional development, and that of colleagues, by occasionally leading departmental or faculty inset or department meetings in an area of expertise.
  • Assist the AHOF/HOF in identifying areas for development in Chinese within the broader aims of the school development plan.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in the planning and delivery of schemes of work, including the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject, and of different pupils.
  • Assist HOF/AHOFs in adapting curriculum content and methods of teaching and examining as appropriate.
  • Support a school culture of innovation that includes technological integration.
  • Be supportive of and open to the frequent change that characterises a school such as Tanglin.

3. Management of Resources and the Teaching Environment

  • Assist the AHOF in identifying appropriate resources within the limits of the departmental budget.
  • Assist the AHOF in ensuring that departmental rooms present stimulating environments, which help to influence pupils’ attitudes positively towards Chinese.

4. Assessment, Recording & Reporting

  • Ensure students’ work is regularly assessed according to MFL Faculty Teaching and Learning policy and that homework is in line with school policy.
  • Report to parents in accordance with the school’s reporting policy as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
  • To use information gained from assessment, recording and reporting procedures to generate further improvement in student achievement.
  • Assist the AHOF in the setting and marking of school examinations and to supervise entries for external examinations.

5. Pastoral and Co-Curricular

  • When required, take on a form tutor role in the Senior School and fulfil the responsibilities of that position.
  • Follow the School’s policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, daily routines, duties, homework, leave of absence, and visits, as laid down in the Staff Handbook.
  • Contribute to co-curricular activities that broaden pupils’ experiences and contribute to the general life of the school.
  • Be responsible for reporting any concerns about a child to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

6. Communication and Liaison

  • Help to establish a love of reading and writing around the school through your own enthusiasm for the subject.
  • Contribute wholeheartedly to English department activities such as book week, debating and the public speaking competition.
  • Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature with HOF, HOY, SSLT and in other circumstances when requested.
  • Liaise with the AHOF and HOF in respect of pupil records, rewards and sanctions.
  • Maintain appropriate links with teaching colleagues in all sections of the school and foster cross-curricular links where appropriate.
  • Liaise with members of the Learning Support Team with regard to individual students who may have exceptional needs, to ensure that those needs are understood, planned for and met.
  • Liaise with pastoral staff, including form tutors, Heads of Year, the Assistant Heads of School and the Head of Careers on matters pertaining to the study of Chinese.
  • Contribute to the strengthening of the parent-teacher partnership in individual and whole school initiatives as and when required.
  • Assist the AHOF in developing effective links with the wider community in order to extend the study of Chinese and enhance teaching and learning.


Tanglin Trust School believes that each employee makes a valuable and significant contribution to our success and that contributions should not be limited to the assigned responsibilities below. This job description is designed to outline primary responsibilities but not limit the employee, nor Tanglin Trust School, to only the duties identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organisation.


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure certificate, or equivalent.


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