Mandarin Teacher

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Kambala Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Since 1887, Kambala has played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of girls, from their earliest years to their final exams and well beyond.  As the top-ranked school in NSW to offer both HSC and International Baccalaureate pathways, we are fiercely proud to be a girls' school that values an education specifically for girls.

We are specialists in uplifting young women: every aspect of our teaching and learning is tailored for them, and every program for wellbeing, health development, leadership and learning caters to their specific needs.

Our purpose is to instill unwavering courage and curiosity to educate young women of ambition, integrity and consequence.  To us, every student is remarkable in the making.

The role:

Applications are invited for appropriately qualified teachers with a track record of achieving strong learning outcomes in the below areas. This is a temporary part-time (0.6) role for Term 4, 2025 only.

  • Year 7 Mandarin Background
  • Year 8 Mandarin
  • Year 10 Mandarin
  • Year 11 Chinese Continuers (tentative)

The ideal candidate:

  • NESA-qualified to teach in NSW.
  • Specialisation in the required subject areas.
  • Open-minded and forward-thinking in pedagogical and pastoral practice.
  • A confident and communicative team player who makes a positive contribution to the life and culture of Kambala.

We offer:

  • Competitive, above-agreement rates of pay.
  • A beautiful harbourside location, easily accessible to Edgecliff station via staff shuttle bus.
  • Onsite carparking or unmetered local street parking.
  • Daily hot & cold lunch menu at a nominal fee.
  • Advanced professional learning facilitated by KITE - the Kambala Institute of Teaching Excellence.
  • Access to Fitness Passport, as well as onsite pool, gym, and other school facilities.
  • A diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is free to be their genuine and authentic self.
  • NB - Saturday sport is not a requirement of this role.

If you have a love of languages and are excited at the prospect of continuing your teaching journey at one of Australia's preeminent independent girls' schools, we look forward to receiving your application directly via this platform.  Please include an updated CV and a brief covering note that speaks to your interest in this position and why you are moving on from your current role.

Learn more about our Schooland visit us on LinkedIn

  • Interviewing will commence immediately, so if you are interested in this role you should apply as matter of priority.
  • Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
  • Unsolicited approaches from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.
  • In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees of Kambala must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.

Through implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards, Kambala commits to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, safety, and wellbeing within our school.

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