Greensprings School’s history dates back to January 1985 when it started off as a Montessori school offering nursery education to children aged 2-5 years. Founded In 1985, Since then, the school has grown remarkably and is today, From our first campus, situated in the heart of the Lagos mainland, which started with only 3 pupils, Greensprings School has grown tremendously in size and has also now established a state of the art campus on the Lekki Peninsula and Ikoyi, with a combined student population of over 2,500 pupils.
Greensprings school has been entirely self-supporting since inception. There is a Board of Governors, which, not only guides the overall direction and strategic running of the school; it also oversees the work of the Director of Education and the School Director. We look at our history with pride and affection but we also look forward with eager anticipation to the challenge of meeting the current educational needs of children growing up in the global village of the 21st century.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Mandarin Teacher
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Part-time
Job Summary
The Part-Time Mandarin Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging Mandarin language lessons that develop students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
The successful candidate will create an interactive and supportive learning environment that encourages students to develop confidence and interest in the Mandarin language and Chinese culture.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and deliver engaging Mandarin lessons appropriate to students' age, ability, and learning needs.
Develop students' proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin.
Use a variety of teaching strategies, resources, and activities to make lessons interactive and effective.
Introduce students to aspects of Chinese culture, traditions, and customs where appropriate.
Assess students' learning and provide constructive feedback on their progress.
Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, assignments, and assessments.
Maintain accurate records of students' attendance, progress, and performance.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
Encourage active participation and foster a positive attitude towards language learning.
Maintain a well-managed, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
Collaborate with other teachers and relevant members of the academic team to support students' overall development.
Participate in relevant school activities, meetings, and professional development sessions as required.
Stay informed about current language-teaching methodologies and resources.
Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of School or Head of Department.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Mandarin, Chinese Language, Education, Linguistics, or a related field.
A recognised teaching qualification will be an advantage.
Demonstrable proficiency in Mandarin and English.
Previous experience teaching Mandarin, preferably in an international or multicultural school environment.
Experience working with children and/or young learners.
Knowledge of appropriate Mandarin language curricula and teaching methodologies.
Experience in preparing and delivering engaging language lessons.
Application Closing Date14th October, 2026.
How to Apply
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