Teacher of Mandarin - Secondary School - Wigan - Part-Time (0.14 FTE) - Long-Term Supply

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Wigan to recruit a committed Teacher of Mandarin for a long-term supply position starting in September and running through to May 2027. This is a part-time Mandarin teaching job totalling 5 hours across 2 weeks (days and teaching hours are flexible). Pay is negotiable depending on experience.

About the role (Teacher of Mandarin - Wigan)

• Deliver high-quality Mandarin lessons in a secondary setting, building pupils' confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
• Teach small groups/classes across KS3 and KS4 (exact timetable confirmed with the school).
• Plan engaging, structured lessons that develop vocabulary, grammar and cultural understanding.
• Assess learning and provide clear feedback to support progress over the course of this long-term placement.
• Work flexibly around a 5-hours-per-fortnight timetable, with days/hours agreed to suit you and the school.
• Start date: September | Duration: until May 2027.

The school

This client secondary school in Wigan is a vibrant and inclusive learning community with a strong focus on helping every student follow a personalised journey toward success. The school's vision is rooted in high expectations and academic excellence, encouraging pupils to recognise opportunities, embrace challenge and dare to think in new ways-captured in the ethos that "Life is what you make it!" The school community is guided by clear, student-centred values of Respect, Aspiration, Inclusion and Kindness, creating positive relationships and a culture where pupils feel safe, supported and motivated to achieve.

What we're looking for

• A confident, knowledgeable Teacher of Mandarin with the ability to deliver engaging lessons in a UK secondary context.
• QTS is desirable; however, strong secondary teaching experience in Mandarin / Chinese will also be considered.
• Experience working with KS3 and/or KS4 learners (GCSE Chinese/Mandarin experience is beneficial).
• Strong classroom practice, clear communication and the ability to motivate pupils of varying abilities.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one through Tradewind Recruitment).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Pay and benefits

• Pay is negotiable and will reflect your experience and qualifications.
• Flexible timetable: 5 hours across 2 weeks, with days/hours agreed to suit you and the school.
• Long-term supply opportunity from September to May 2027.
• Dedicated consultant support from Tradewind Recruitment.
• Access to CPD and training, including safeguarding.

How to apply

To apply for this Teacher of Mandarin role in Wigan, contact Anthony at Tradewind Recruitment on or email . For confidentiality reasons, the school name will be shared with suitable candidates at the next stage.