Junior School Mandarin Teacher

Firbank Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging p****art-time Mandarin Teacher to join our Junior School campus in Sandringham, teaching students from Prep to Year 6.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate language educator who can inspire young learners to develop their confidence in Mandarin and deepen their understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture through engaging, age-appropriate and inquiry-based learning experiences.

Working within our Primary Years Programme (PYP) environment, the Mandarin Teacher will collaborate with classroom teachers and specialist colleagues to make meaningful connections between language learning, culture and students' broader units of inquiry.

This fixed-term position is for 2027 and entails one full day (0.2FTE), with flexibility on what day the classes can run.

About the role

As our Mandarin Teacher, you will:

- Plan and deliver engaging Mandarin learning experiences for students from Prep to Year 6
- Develop students' confidence and capability in speaking, listening, reading and writing Mandarin, appropriate to their age and stage of development
- Use creative, interactive and age-appropriate teaching approaches that encourage students to participate and enjoy learning another language
- Work within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework, supporting inquiry-based, concept-driven and student-centred learning
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to make authentic connections between Mandarin learning and relevant PYP units of inquiry
- Foster students' curiosity and understanding of Chinese language, culture, traditions and contemporary life
- Help plan and facilitate whole-school initiatives and events that celebrate Chinese culture, language and traditions,



creating opportunities for students and the wider school community to engage in meaningful cultural experiences
- Differentiate learning to meet the needs of students with varying levels of language experience and ability
- Assess and monitor student learning and provide meaningful feedback
- Contribute positively to the broader life and culture of the Junior School
- Foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning workplace where students feel confident to take risks in their language learning.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

- Is a qualified teacher with demonstrated capability in teaching Mandarin
- Has excellent Mandarin language skills
- Has experience teaching primary-aged students
- Understands, or is enthusiastic about working within, an IB PYP environment
- Values inquiry-based learning and can make authentic connections between language learning and the broader curriculum
- Is enthusiastic about sharing and celebrating Chinese culture across the School community
- Brings creativity and initiative to cultural celebrations, events and whole-school learning opportunities
- Creates engaging, developmentally appropriate and student-centred learning experiences
- Builds warm and positive relationships with students, colleagues and families
- Is collaborative, organised and committed to high-quality teaching and learning
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to student wellbeing and child safety
- Holds,



or is eligible to hold, current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

About Firbank Grammar School For more than 115 years Firbank Grammar has been at the forefront of teaching and learning, providing exceptional education and outstanding opportunities to its students. We offer world-class learning programs, activities and facilities to give our students the very best launchpad into the future. As a leading independent school in Bayside, Melbourne, our students consistently achieve academically and in their co-curricular pursuits and are a part of a vibrant community that supports excellence. Firbank Grammar is guided by its core values: Compassion, Courage, Integrity, Curiosity, and Respect. These values permeate the school's culture, influencing its approach to education, staff interactions, and community engagement.

Firbank Grammar School is committed to ensure all relevant Child Protection and Safety laws, Ministerial Orders, regulations and standards in Victoria are upheld.

Why join Firbank?

- We offer excellent working conditions for our employees, supported by a comprehensive Firbank Grammar School Enterprise Agreement
- Inclusive and supportive culture.
- Opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school in Brighton.
- Access to professional development opportunities.
- Two days of Discretionary Leave per annum, which can be taken for events such as moving house, vet appointments, weddings etc.
- Salaries and packages paid well above Award level.
- Close proximity to public transport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your immediate family.
- Paid parental and partner leave schemes.
- Staff social groups and events.

📌 Mandarin Teacher (Sandringham)
🏢 Firbank Grammar School
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