Head of Mandarin

The Role

Mandarin is taught throughout the School from Reception (ages 4 to 5) through to Year 13. Children from Year 3 upwards benefit from a setting policy where the students are organised into ability streams and taught by the Mandarin teachers. Japanese is taught from Year 7 through to Year 11, with the possibility of expanding up to Year 13 should there be a demand. In Years 7 to 9, students will opt to take either Mandarin or Japanese, and at Year 10 either can be chosen as an IGCSE subject. The Head of Mandarin will be accountable for leading, managing and developing Mandarin & Japanese across the Whole School.

The Head of Mandarin & Japanese must subscribe fully to the core values of DBS, and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally within it. The Head of Mandarin will be responsible to the Deputy Head of Upper School.

In addition, the Head of Mandarin & Japanese is required to teach Mandarin (the school already has a teacher of Japanese in role). The post holder is responsible and accountable for securing the highest standards of student achievement, specific to the subject, for the students that he or she teaches. This occurs through effective monitoring, evaluation and review of the learning progress and teaching outcomes, and setting targets for improvement.

Remuneration

The successful candidate will receive excellent salary and benefits commensurate with their experience. This will include:

• Competitive salary.
• On-site accommodation (if recruited from overseas) for first year of contract at least. Option to move off-site and receive housing allowance from the second year.
• Start and end of contract flights (for dependent spouse and children too).
• Annual flight allowance (for dependent spouse and children too).
• Medical insurance (for dependent spouse and children too).
• 100% Tuition fees contribution for up to two children, three for teaching couples (50% for subsequent children).
• An end of contract gratuity.

How to Apply

In order to apply, please consider the details of the Candidate Information Pack, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 11th November, 2025. Applications will be considered upon receipt so early applications are encouraged.

The school reserves the right to interview outstanding candidates before the closing date of applications.

Safeguarding

Denla British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to an appropriate criminal background check from your home country and also the country you are currently working in, and satisfactory reference checks (which will be followed up by a phone call to each referee). It is essential that one reference should be completed by your current headteacher.

As part of our safeguarding policy, candidates who do not provide valid references (including the omission of referee email addresses) will not be shortlisted, so please review your application carefully.