Mandarin Teacher (temporary)

Position | Mandarin Teacher

Job Title : IGCSE Mandarin Native or Second / Foreign Language Teacher (Temporary role Term 3 2025) Location : Hochalpines Institut Ftan, Switzerland

The school wishes to appoint a dedicated, well qualified Mandarin teacher to develop and deliver an outstanding learning experience for our students for the remainder of this academic year. As we are a growing school there is a possibility of an extension of contract for the right candidate.

Candidates should have strong subject knowledge and a pedagogical approach that will engage, inspire, and extend students. Teachers at HIF are dedicated. They enjoy nurturing students' academic and personal growth by fostering intellectual curiosity, resilience and a commitment to wellbeing. They embrace the local region and culture and look for ways to draw on this in and outside of the classroom.

We support staff with excellent professional learning opportunities and exciting prospects for career development.

Hochalpines Institut Ftan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices that are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

Third-Country Nationals’ Applications (non EU / EFTA) :

Third county nationals should be aware that obtaining a work permit is a length process with stricter regulations for third-country nationals (such as those from the UK) compared to EU / EFTS nationals. While we may consider appointing third-country nationals, preference will be given to candidates who hold a Swiss residence permit or an EU / EFTA passport.

How to Apply ?

Candidates should supply a Full Curriculum Vitae including employment history for the last 10 years; letter of application (no more than 2 pages) and your suitability for the post, and how you think you can impact our school and the learners in it. Please include the contact details of three professional referees (including a current Head or Principal).

Please send your CV and Letter of application to jobs@hif.ch addressed to the Head of Campus.

While this is a temporary position until June 29th 2025. There is the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate as we are extending our current curriculum offering. Please indicate in your letter if this is of interest to you.

Early applications are encouraged, and the school reserves the right to appoint before the deadline for applications. Initial interviews will be conducted online. Any offer of appointment will be subject to child-protection screening including reference checks with previous employers, and clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously known as CRB) or equivalent.

Closing Date : April 6th 2025