Mandarin Language Specialist Opportunity
Inspired Education Group is a global leader in premium education, operating over 90,000 students across six continents.
Job Description:
We seek an experienced Mandarin Language Specialist to join our secondary school faculty in Palmela, Portugal. The successful candidate will teach Chinese language and literature to both native and non-native speakers across different age and proficiency levels.
* Design engaging lessons that promote critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills in Mandarin.
* Create opportunities for students to explore identity, culture, and global citizenship through meaningful use of language.
* Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse linguistic and academic needs of students.
* Foster a classroom environment that is safe, inclusive, and supportive of student well-being and active participation.
The ideal candidate has a degree in Chinese Language, Literature, Education, or a related field, along with recognized teaching qualification and experience teaching Chinese as a first and/or additional language at the secondary level.
They possess native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and strong proficiency in English, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, organisational ability, and a growth mindset.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Degree in Chinese Language, Literature, Education, or a related field
• Recognized teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Chinese as a first and/or additional language at the secondary level
• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese
• Strong proficiency in English
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Benefits:
Our international family of schools offers exceptional career opportunities and professional development for our employees, who are renowned educators and leaders.
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Other Information:
Fostering a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment is at the core of our educational approach.